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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 21, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 21, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Prosecutor asks for sanctions in Elections Office mask case
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A high-profile legal dispute over the validity of the Island County auditor’s decision to impose a mask mandate in the Elections Office has grown even more heated and potentially costly.
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ISLAND COUNTY: St. Clair dispels rumors of early goodbye
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair has no plans for stepping down before the end of her term.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 14, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 14, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Jail study shows problems are beyond renovation
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Island County Jail has reached the end of its useful life and renovations would be impractical and extremely expensive. The only real solution is to build a new jail.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Citizens complain about commissioner’s manners
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: South Whidbey residents are getting fed up with a certain elected official’s brashness and are speaking out.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Change in transit sales tax looks unlikely
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Uncertainty in state and federal government may waylay — or at least pause — discussions on Island Transit’s governing board about potentially lowering the amount of sales tax the agency collects.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 7, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 7, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Port’s request met with demand for letter
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Port of South Whidbey has encountered another roadblock on its journey to pursue workforce housing.
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ISLAND COUNTY: No reason to worry about drinking water availability in future, expert says
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey Island residents who worry about there being enough water in the future, don’t despair.
ISLAND COUNTY: ‘Safer smoking kits’ program draws criticism, questions
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A couple of Whidbey leaders are criticizing an Island County program that provides “safer smoking kits†to drug users, though the future of the grant-funded practice remains undecided.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Hazelo pleads ‘innocent’ to disturbing Elections Office
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party appeared in a courtroom Wednesday to answer criminal charges related to his refusal to wear a mask in the Elections Office.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioner proposes atoning for racist property deeds
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After learning of the existence of racial restrictive covenants in the old records of 955 properties in Island County, Commissioner Melanie Bacon proposed the commissioners issue an apology on behalf of their predecessors who approved them.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Public Health Impact Report now available (FB)
Over the past year, the Island County Public Health Department has demonstrated resilience and innovation, while working to enhance the health and well-being of our unique island communities. We are proud to present our annual impact report, highlighting achievements, ongoing efforts, and future goals. To see what we’ve been up to, please visit this link:…
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ISLAND COUNTY: UW study reveals 955 racist housing restrictions in county
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Researchers have discovered the existence of 955 racial restricted properties in Island County. While these are no longer legally enforceable, they’re a reminder that Whidbey and the Pacific Northwest were not left untouched by segregation.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Feb. 28, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 28, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: The next Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) Meeting will be held on March 7th, 2024 from 11AM – 1PM (FB)
The next Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) Meeting will be held on March 7th, 2024 from 11AM – 1PM. The meeting will take place at the Bayview Cash Store (2nd Floor) 5603 Bayview Road, Langley WA 98260. You can also join us online here: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJAodeiorzIjE9Fsin-p1ujDOAcktyjLEub2/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCsqzkrGtWcuRCCRowIGYjod_TzmFhEj_p7jxbrTjACdwnSGcNBOaZmGvT1 CHAB meets on the first Friday of each month from…
ISLAND COUNTY: Second election observer charged with felony over mask refusal
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Another former Republican Party official is facing a felony charge in connection with her refusal to abide by a mask mandate in the Island County Elections Office last fall.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County to move forward with action against Clinton nuisance property
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County officials will try to use the court system to fix a longstanding problem with a nuisance house in Clinton.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County considers sewer solutions in Freeland
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County officials are considering how best to serve a denser population in Freeland. But a lot of money has already been spent exploring ideas, including a sewer system, and there are no clear solutions in sight.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Election room mask mandate faces challenges
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A hubbub over a mask mandate in the Island County Elections Office spawned county, statewide and national attention last week.
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ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: Immunizations (FB)
Measles is a preventable disease. Protect yourself and your family. Contact your local public health department or talk to your doctor about vaccinations. Don’t let this be your family’s story. Public letter by Roald Dahl on Measles: “Olivia, my eldest daughter, caught measles when she was seven years old. As the illness took its usual…
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ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: Low, Paul seek funding solutions for rural county roads | HeraldNet.com (FB)
Take Me Home, County Roads Thank you Rep. Paul and Rep. Low for your advocacy and support for county road maintenance. “The transportation systems owned, operated, and maintained by the state’s 39 counties include almost 80,000 lane miles of roads, 3,300 bridges, and four ferry systems. The annual county road department budget exceeds $1.2 billion…
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Feb. 21, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 21, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: ‘Con’ Statement Needed for April Special Election Measure
Island County posted a call for a statement in opposition to their proposed Sales Tax measure on the April special election ballot.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sales tax to improve emergency communications heads to ballot
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioners unanimously voted to add a proposition to the April 22 special election ballot that asks voters to support a 0.2% sales tax that would fund improvements to the county’s aging emergency communication systems and facilities.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Clinton Subarea Plan Open House on February 24, 2025
On Monday February 24, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the County will host an open house at the Clinton Community Hall to discuss the draft Clinton Subarea Plan.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County Introduces New Budget Tool
Island County announced the release of their “digital budget book” on the county’s website.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Feb. 14, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 14, 2025.
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OAK HARBOR: County, city spar over growth planning at rare meeting
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A showdown between leaders from Island County and the city of Oak Harbor over growth planning Tuesday had moments of drama but resulted in a general agreement.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Improvements planned for campground
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Campers will soon enjoy updated utilities at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley.
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LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: Ferries are vital (FB)
Ferries are vital to local residents and our state’s economy. Thanks to the Fix Our Ferries Coalition and Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair for traveling to Olympia to advocate for strengthening the ferry service and the rights of the crews.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Feb. 7, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 7, 2025.
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COUPEVILLE: Town council ponders fireworks ban
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Starting next year, the days Coupeville residents are allowed to discharge fireworks might drop from one to zero.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Felony charged in Elections Office mask case
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party is now facing a felony charge in connection with his refusal to wear a mask in the county Elections Office last fall.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Public Health director rehired
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners approved a contract with Shawn Morris to return to head the large department that oversees community health services, natural resources management, environmental health, communicable disease guidance and resources, community health assessments and more.
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ISLAND COUNTY: ICRP Central Committee Meeting – February 2025
The Island County Republican Party sent an invitation to their Feb. 8, 2025 Central Committee Meeting.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Jan. 31, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 31, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: Fix Our Ferries (FB)
Lobby Days! Fix our Ferries, a coalition of advocates from counties and towns of island communities, is hosting a ferry advocacy effort February 4-6 in Olympia. You can get more information and register to attend at www.fixourferries.org. Email me to join appointments with Senator Muzzall on 2/5 and Reps Paul and Shavers on 2/6. Join…
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ISLAND COUNTY: ICE takes man into custody at Langley laundromat
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Langley laundromat Wednesday has raised concerns among some local leaders and residents.
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ISLAND COUNTY: January 2025 ICD Newsletter
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Jan. 30, 2024, including a message from Janet St. Clair.
ISLAND COUNTY / RICK FELICI: Sheriff’s office and immigration enforcement (FB)
From Sheriff Felici: Over the past several days we have received questions regarding the Island County Sheriff’s Office involvement in immigration enforcement. Deportation, immigration, and federal law enforcement duties are under the jurisdiction of the federal courts and federal law enforcement agencies. The focus of local law enforcement is on criminal violations that affect local…
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ISLAND COUNTY: Housing project receives $3.7M grant
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A planned low-income housing development in Oak Harbor was recently awarded a $3.7 million grant from the state, but more funds will be needed before construction can begin.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Jan. 24, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 24, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Jan. 17, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 17, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County to see drop in funds to fight homelessness
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The state is mandating that Island County create a five-year plan to address low-income housing needs. But the county will have less money than usual to support its goals of supporting affordable housing and reducing homelessness.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners mull addition for stabilization center
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are looking to expand the number of treatment beds in the Oak Harbor stabilization center from ten to sixteen.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sheriff, fire chiefs propose a dedicated county fire marshal
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone with more specific qualifications to take over the role of county fire marshal.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Fees to increase at solid waste facility
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are set to approve a 15.3% increase in solid waste tipping fees, which are paid by garbage truck haulers and people bringing their materials to the transfer station in Coupeville.
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ISLAND COUNTY – JILL JOHNSON: This is a great list
This is a great list of what you should grab is you need to evacuate in an instant. Lots of lessons to learn from California…and a lot of things we should all take a moment to be grateful for in our own lives.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County, state agree on long-awaited, road-widening project on Central Whidbey
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County signed a $3.4 million agreement with the state Department of Transportation to widen shoulders on Highway 20, from Race Road to Welcher Road, in 2020. Nearly five years later, the project hasn’t begun.
ISLAND COUNTY: CLOSURE OF 2003 COLD CASE: MURDER OF TAMARA (“TAMMYâ€) MATTSON
ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Today Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks and Island County Sheriff Rick Felici jointly announce the closure of the investigation into the December 9, 2003 murder of Tamara (“Tammyâ€) Mattson.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County’s $140M budget focuses on people, adapts to challenges
The Board of Island County Commissioners approved the county’s 2025 budget last month, and District 3 Commissioner Janet St. Clair says it was a budget season of challenges and adjustments.
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ISLAND COUNTY – JILL JOHNSON: Thank you Bill
Thank you Bill for your kind column. It’s a privilege to serve a community I value.
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ISLAND COUNTY: New charges filed in Elections Office mask case
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Two people who flouted a mask requirement in the Island County Elections Office and then attempted to have a judge reverse the rule are facing criminal charges.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Changes proposed in water system management
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Public health officials are poised to ask state lawmakers to change the way small public water systems are managed.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Year in review: County uses 2024 to plan for the future
STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Island County saw a year of planning and progress — as well as races for two seats on the board of county commissioners.
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ISLAND COUNTY: New VA clinic coming to Oak Harbor
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will soon open a new clinic at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
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ISLAND COUNTY: December 2024 ICD Newsletter
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Dec. 30, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Hospital’s behavioral health care is seeing positive results
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: WhidbeyHealth is making significant strides in addressing the island’s need for mental health services.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Cost of taking out the trash to spike
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A big increase in the cost of hauling garbage from an Island County facility to the mainland will soon translate to a price hike for Whidbey residents who drop off trash.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Whidbey activists propose change to county forest code
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Environmental activists are once again ringing the alarm over a loophole in the Department of Natural Resource’s foresting permits that allows developers to forgo environmental impact studies by requesting an additional permit through the county.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners to increase their travel stipend
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners rescinded pay increases for themselves and most of the other elected county officials, but they found another way to receive higher compensation.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Dec. 20, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Swearing-in ceremony hacked by porn bomb
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: An attempt at creating a moment of solemn bipartisanship at an Island County commissioners’ meeting was upended by a pornographic “Zoom bomb†on Tuesday.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners discuss improving broadband access
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Efforts are underway in Island County to bring broadband internet to underserved areas.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Dec. 13, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Dec. 13, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County’s first administrator resigns
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Island County administrator announced this week that he will be resigning from the position, effective Feb. 7.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners to rescind salary hikes over legal issue
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners aren’t able to give themselves raises after all.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County mulls electric vehicle charging policy
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners are preparing to adopt a new policy involving the construction and operation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Opposing Statement Sought for Oak Harbor Schools Levy
Opposing Statement Sought for Oak Harbor Schools Levy Committee members are being sought to write the “con” statement for Oak Harbor School District Proposition No. 1 – Renewal of Educational Programs and Operations Levy – Feb. 11, 2025 Special Election. Committee members must be registered voters within the district. Please email the Island County Elections…
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ISLAND COUNTY: Electeds get pay increases
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners are changing the salaries for the majority of elected county officials, but the increases won’t go into effect during their current terms in office.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Dec. 6, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Dec. 6, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Top criminal prosecutor picks up the gavel
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Eric Ohme gave up his job as the top criminal deputy prosecutor in Island County tobe the new court commissioner in Island County District Court.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Board of County Commissioners Agenda (Oct. 22, 2024)
The Island County Commissioners posted the agenda for their Nov. 26, 2024 meeting.
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ISLAND COUNTY: November 2024 ICD Newsletter
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Wed., Nov. 21, 2024, including messages from Melanie Bacon, Clyde Shavers, Rick Larsen, and Chris Reykdal.
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ELECTIONS 2024: JILL JOHNSON: This will be my last campaign post
This will be my last campaign post. We don’t need to drag it out any longer. Thank you to everyone who helped, put up signs, gave money, prayed, encouraged crossed party lines and voted. Without any piece of the puzzle we would have a different outcome. Thank you to my family (related or not) who…
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ISLAND COUNTY: You’re Invited: TRUMP VICTORY PARTY
The Island County Republican Party sent out an invitation to their Trump Victory Party, to be held on Nov. 20, 2024 in Oak Harbor.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Nov. 15, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Nov. 15, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Working to create an update to Element 7 of the Parks & Recreation Plan
Island County is working to create an update to Element 7 of Island County’s Parks & Recreation Plan. The plan will provide directions and goals for the management of parks, recreation facilities, habitat areas, and natural resource areas in Island County. To make the plan successful, County Parks would like to hear from as many…
ELECTIONS 2024: MARIE SHIMADA: “while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.”
Friends, On November 6, Kamala Harris addressed the nation by saying “while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.†While the outcome this year, both locally and nationally, was not what we wanted nor what we fought for, now is also not the time for us to give…
ELECTIONS 2024: In Republican turnaround, Johnson and Muzzall win reelection
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A red shift in votes counted after Election Day caused turnarounds in two important races affecting Whidbey Island.
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ELECTIONS 2024: In turnaround, county commissioner, state senator poised for win after latest vote count
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In a remarkable turnaround, it appears that Island County’s District 2 county commissioner will be reelected, as will the incumbent state senator representing the area.
ELECTIONS 2024: Johnson, Elliott race within two votes
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES:In a major comeback for an incumbent Island County commissioner, only two votes separate the two candidate following the vote count Friday night.
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ISLAND COUNTY: JANET ST. CLAIR: $2.27 million grant awarded for fiber expansion project on south Camano Island
This is one more step in our progress to expand and improve internet access in Island County. We have also been working to access funding and partnerships through Internet for All, a federally funded effort through Washington State Broadband Office. For more information on our efforts, please email broadband@islandcountywa.gov.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Nov. 8, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Senate, county commissioner race too close to call
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two key races affecting Whidbey Island residents are real nail-biters.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Motion to unmask Elections Office fails
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A judge in Island County Superior Court ruled against an emergency order to prevent the county auditor from enforcing a mask mandate in the Elections Office.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Muzzall, St. Clair race still too close to call
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The race for District 10 state senator has grown even closer. Janet St. Clair’s lead over Sen. Ron Muzzall is razor thin following the ballot count Wednesday night.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Traffic Safety Virtual Meetings Nov 12 and Nov 14
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Langley) sent an email to constituents on Wed., Nov. 6, 2024, announcing two virtual meetings taking place on Nov. 12th and 14th.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Democrats leading in Island County, legislative races
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: It appears that a blue wave swept across Island County and state Legislative District 10, according to the first count of ballots in the General Election.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County seeks input on green spaces
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County officials, before updating the parks and recreation element of the comprehensive plan, are seeking public input for the vision of green spaces for years to come.
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ISLAND COUNTY: ICRP Newsletter – October 2024
The Island County Republican Party sent out a newsletter on Tue., Oct. 29, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Police escort unmasked observer from elections office
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Elections Office made regional news and loomed large on Whidbey Island social media because of two different incidents over the last year.
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ISLAND COUNTY: October 2024 ICD Newsletter
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Oct. 28, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, Rick Larsen, Marie Shimada and Christina Elliott.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Oct. 25, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 25, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Distinct commissioner candidates seek to represent Oak Harbor
Jessie Stensland profiles the candidates for Island County Commissioner in District 2 for the Whidbey News-Times.
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ISLAND COUNTY: You’re invited: BALLOT PARTY’s 22nd OCT and 25th OCT
The Island County Republican Party sent an invitation to ballot parties to supporters on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Reminder to WRITE IN Damian Greene
The Island County Republican Party sent an email to supporters on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024.
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