Incumbent candidates in Island County races are ahead in the first count of ballots Tuesday night while two ballot measures for the Oak Harbor Fire Department are doing well.
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Island County officials are searching for ways to deal with one of the more subtler aspects of climate change. The topic of toxic blue-green algae surfaced during a recent county commissioners’ work session.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Nov. 4, 2022.
Island County commissioners approved a 4.6% increase in solid waste tipping fees, also known as user fees.
Island County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Cliff will decide this month whether or not to grant a motion by the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and LIHI Harbor Inn for reimbursement of attorney’s fees incurred in the recent legal fight over the sale of the Freeland motel.