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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: 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: 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: 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 (“TAMMY”) 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 (“Tammy”) 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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’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: 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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ISLAND COUNTY: November 5th Election Slate
The Island County Republican Party sent out their election slate to supporters on Sat., Oct. 19, 2024.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Oct. 18, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Candidates discuss restrictions, housing and the Navy
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Despite their differences, twelve candidates seeking to become the next state and federal representatives, state senators and county commissioners all acknowledged the struggles of running a business and affording a home on Whidbey Island, and the importance of the neighboring Navy.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Board of County Commissioners Agenda (Oct. 22, 2024)
The Island County Commissioners posted the agenda for their Oct. 22, 2024 meeting.
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ELECTIONS 2024: League of Women Voters Oct. 2024 candidate forum [VIDEO]
The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for legislative and county commissioner candidates on Oct. 17, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Two seats up for election on Board of Island County Commissioners
STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Candidates for the District 1 and District 2 seats on the Board of Island County Commissioners will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Camano and Whidbey islanders.
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ELECTIONS 2024: SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ballots are in the mail or have been received
Island County Ballots are in the mail or have been received. Many ballot drop off boxes around town in addition to USPS mail. More information on Island County Elections is available on their website linked here: https://www.islandcountywa.gov/423/Elections-Voter-Registration
ISLAND COUNTY: Jail replacement project may be on 2025 ballot
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners have a preliminary timeline for moving forward with a proposed jail replacement project and are planning on contracting with consultants to help with plans.
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ELECTIONS 2024: DAMIAN GREENE: Share and help your friends
Share and help your friends understand half the county votes democrat, and the other half votes republican, so republicans can win this seat as the democrats divide their half and split their votes! Let’s all Write-In Damian Greene
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ISLAND COUNTY: Council of Governments Agenda (Oct. 23, 2024)
The Island County Council of Governments posted the agenda for its Oct. 23, 2024 meeting.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Parabellum Interview with Christina Elliott
Richard MacQuarrie, a local political activist and the principal of the Parabellum Strategy Group, interviewed Christina Elliott (D-Oak Harbor), candidate for Island County Commissioner, District 2 (Oak Harbor).
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ISLAND COUNTY: Diking district properties in danger of foreclosure
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners were astounded to learn last week that an inactive diking district has not paid taxes on two of its properties for the past three years.
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ELECTIONS 2024: MARIE SHIMADA: My dad is working everyday [FB]
This choice in this race should be abundantly clear ✨ My dad is working everyday to ensure safety and wellness in our community, and my opposition just attacked him. We do NOT attack each other’s families in these local races, and anyone who would use that as their campaign strategy doesn’t understand or value our…
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Oct. 11, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 11, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Board of County Commissioners Agenda (Oct. 15, 2024)
The Island County Commissioners posted the agenda for their Oct. 15, 2024 meeting.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners Work Session Agenda (Oct. 16, 2024)
The Island County Commissioners posted the agenda for their Oct. 16, 2024 work session.
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ELECTIONS 2024: DAMIAN GREENE: Four years later and still relevant today [FB]
Four years later and still relevant today.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Auditor corrects mistake in voters pamphlet
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Island County Auditor’s Office inadvertently printed the wrong explanatory statement for the schools’ replacement levy for educational programs and operations in the Island County voters’ pamphlet.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Incumbent, newcomer, write-in vie for county commissioner
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: This election, voters will have their choice on the ballot between two Democrats with distinct approaches to local government in the contest for the District 1 county commissioner seat. Or they could decide to write in the name of a Republican candidate who threw his hat into the ring last month.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Board of Health Agenda (Oct. 15, 2024)
The Island County Board of Health posted the agenda for its Oct. 15, 2024 meeting.
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ELECTIONS 2024: MARIE SHIMADA: Something I have been grateful for [FB]
Something I have been grateful for over this past year is how my friends and campaign team have taken a community-centric and dignified approach to publicly addressing my commissioner race. Instead of degrading other people, our supporters rely on the things that are beautiful about this community.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Interview with D1 Commissioner Candidate Damian Greene R
Here is my 40 minute podcast Island County Commissioner candidate interview with Camano Islands Richard MacQuarrie… https://youtu.be/8vJ9O-xQCog?si=7NCjLHGRzFNuad4T Spoke to Damian Greene about the his upcoming 2024 write in campaign. Spoke about policy positions, and his what separates him from his opponents.
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ELECTIONS 2024: JILL JOHNSON: The Voters’ Pamphlet is out
The Voters’ Pamphlet is out…check out page 80! I think the choice is clear…but if you need help deciding, give me a call and I will be happy to answer any questions! #VoteLocal #VoteSmart #Vote
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ELECTIONS 2024: JILL JOHNSON: Affordable housing is an issue facing all our communities
Affordable housing is an issue facing all our communities. Here’s what we are DOING about it. https://www.facebook.com/VoteJill/posts/pfbid02gDCKRDBZzVDVUXvxLoMbfBLnkMNoAJvozGsqEdUDqVd8H477kj6S3LkqphiiNq1wl
ELECTIONS 2024: Parabellum Interview with Damian Greene
Richard MacQuarrie, a local political activist and the principal of the Parabellum Strategy Group, interviewed Damian Greene (R-Clinton), a write-in candidate for Island County Commissioner in District 1 (Central and South Whidbey).
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ELECTIONS 2024: Candidate & Issues Forum 2024
AAUW Stanwood-Camano and SCNews are co-sponsoring the 2024 Candidates and Issues Forum on Wednesday, October 9. 6:30 p.m. in Stanwood.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Interview with Marie Shimada candidate for Commissioner D1
I was grateful Richard MacQuarrie gave me nearly an hour of his time during his political podcast yesterday. It’s always good to spend time with others who are interested and passionate in the future of our community. In depth interview with District 1 Commissioner candidate Marie Shimada. We discussed, her campaign goals and her priorities…
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