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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Apr. 26, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 26, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Can I get you a sign? (WANDA GRONE)
Wanda Grone (R-Langley), who’s running for Island County Commissioner, District 1, sent an email to supporters announcing campaign yard signs on Mon., Apr. 22, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Apr. 5, 2024]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 5, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Marie Shimada warns of fake campaign emails
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A candidate for Island County commissioner recently notified her opponents and supporters that a series of emails with derogatory comments were not from her campaign.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Committed To A Positive Campaign (MARIE SHIMADA)
Marie Shimada (D-Freeland), running for Island County Commissioner in District 1, posted a statement about running a positive campaign on her Facebook page on Apr. 2, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Jill Johnson seeks fourth term as commissioner
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson announced this week that she will seek reelection in the fall to a fourth term in office.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Before Monday (MARIE SHIMADA)
Marie Shimada (D-Freeland), running for Island County Commissioner in District 1, sent a month-end fundraising appeal by email on Sat., Mar. 30, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 29, 2024] (MELANIE BACON)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 29, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Offices on the Ballot
VOTER INTERESTS PROJECT: Here is the list of the Island County elected officials whose positions will be on the ballot in the 2024 elections.
ISLAND COUNTY: County officials opine on school board kerfuffle
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair brought up her concerns about comments two Stanwood-Camano school board members made in support of stripping diversity and equity language from a policy document.
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ISLAND COUNTY: March 2024 ICD Newsletter
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Wed., Mar. 27, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, and Clyde Shavers.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 22, 2024] (MELANIE BACON)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 22, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Save the Date with Steven Myres
STEVEN MYRES sent an invitation to a campaign fundraising event to be held on Sat., Apr. 6, 2024 in Langley.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Judge denies request for new attorney
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A 36-year-old Oak Harbor man accused of rape and kidnapping will not get a new attorney ahead of a trial next week.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Interview with Jill Johnson (PARABELLUM)
The Parabellum podcast, hosted by Richard MacQuarrie, interviewed Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) on Mar. 18, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 15, 2024] (MELANIE BACON)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 15, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Make History With Me for Women’s History Month (MARIE SHIMADA)
MARIE SHIMADA: It’s Women’s History Month, and I’m going to talk about race.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Island County District Court judge announces retirement (SCN)
Island County District Court Judge William Hawkins announced Monday, March 4, that he is retiring effective May 31. Hawkins was appointed to the position in 2013.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Mar. 8, 2024] (MELANIE BACON)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 8, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Freund Marsh acquisition to be funded (WNT)
Despite some hitches in communication, the city of Oak Harbor is seemingly on track to receive funding from the Conservation Futures Program to protect a waterfront property from development.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Hawkins retiring as district court judge (WNT)
Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins announced this week that he plans to retire. His resignation is effective May 31.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Interview with Wanda Grone (PARABELLUM)
The Parabellum podcast, hosted by Richard MacQuarrie, interviewed City of Langley Finance Director Wanda Grone on Mar. 7, 2024. Mrs. Grone is a candidate for Island County Commissioner, District 1.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Myres Running for Island County Commissioner District 1 (MYRES CAMPAIGN)
Steven Myres (R-Freeland) announced his campaign for Island County Commissioner on Thu., Mar. 7, 2024.
ISLAND COUNTY: Public Works Request for public input! (JANET ST. CLAIR)
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an email to constituents on Mar. 7, 2024 with information about a request for public input from Island County Public Works.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Process Underway to fill District Court Vacancy (IC)
With the Monday, March 4 announcement by Judge William Hawkins that he will retire on May 31, 2024, the process for filling the Island County District Court vacancy is underway.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Myres announces candidacy Island County commissioner (WNT)
A fourth candidate has emerged for the District 1 seat on the Island County Board of Commissioners.
Steven Myres, a longtime South Whidbey resident, announced his intention to run as a Republican.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Comprehensive Plan Surveys and Upcoming Meetings (JANET ST. CLAIR)
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an email to constituents on Mar. 5, 2024 with information about “ongoing opportunities to participate in the Comprehensive Plan process.”
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ISLAND COUNTY: Penn Cove Road realignment gets the green light (WNT)
Despite some concerns about weather, construction is set to begin on a portion of Penn Cove Road that will soon close to the public.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Please come to my reelection kickoff next Sunday (BACON CAMPAIGN)
Melanie Bacon (D-Langley), running for re-election as the Island County Commissioner for District 1, sent an invitation to her campaign kickoff to supporters. The event will be held on Sun. Mar. 10, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Mar. 2, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Sat., Mar. 2, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Animal control officers rebuild program (WNT)
After a year-and-a-half vacancy, the Island County Sheriff’s Office has brought on two new animal control officers to restore and revamp the program.
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ISLAND COUNTY: February 2024 Newsletter (ICD)
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., Feb. 27, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Feb. 23, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 23, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Feb. 16, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 16, 2024.
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ELECTIONS 2024: Did you see the invite? (GRONE CAMPAIGN)
Wanda Grone (R-Langley), who’s running for Island County Commissioner, District 1, sent a follow-up email about her campaign kickoff event to supporters on Fri., Feb. 16, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Tabletop exercise looks at earthquake readiness (WNT)
he Island County Department of Emergency Management discussed the county’s response to hypothetical 7.4 magnitude earthquake during a “tabletop simulation exercise” with the county commissioners Wednesday.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Feb. 9, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 9, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Food inspections suspended amid complaints (WNT)
Island County Public Health suspended its food inspection program two days after about 30 Whidbey Island restaurant owners complained about the food inspector, sharing stories of decisions they felt were unfair and financially catastrophic.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sound Off: Population allocations will have real impact (JILL JOHNSON/WNT)
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) wrote a Sound Off column for the Whidbey News-Times discussing the county’s 2024-25 Comprehensive Plan Update.
ISLAND COUNTY: Island County gathering community feedback for comprehensive plan update (SCN)
Island County is in the beginning stages of updating its comprehensive plan, a document that will serve as the centerpiece of local planning for the next decade.
ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioner Bacon urges lawmakers to prioritize ferry funding (WNT)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon is speaking up about the dire need for better ferry service on Whidbey Island.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioner St. Clair responds to Springwood Forest School parent concerns (SCN)
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair held a town hall meeting Thursday, Jan. 25, to share information about the county’s comprehensive plan. However, much of the meeting was taken over by questions about Springwood Forest School.
ISLAND COUNTY: January 2024 Newsletter (ICD)
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Fri., Jan. 29, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Jan. 26, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the year to constituents on Fri., Jan. 26, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County adopts ban on mortar fireworks (WNT)
This week, the Board of Island County Commissioners adopted a resolution in a 2-1 vote banning consumer use of mortar fireworks in the county.
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ISLAND COUNTY: You’re Invited: Island County Republican Party Convention (ICRP)
The Island County Republican Party sent out an invitation to their county convention, to be held on Feb. 10, 2024 in Oak Harbor
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ISLAND COUNTY: Make sure your voice is heard for the future (JILL JOHNSON)
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) sent an announcement to constituents about the county’s Open Houses on the comprehensive plan.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Shutdown looms for Camano’s outdoor preschool (SCN)
Springwood Forest School on Camano Island opened its doors in January 2022. Just about two years later, the school is facing permanent closure unless an agreement is reached with Island County.
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ELECTIONS 2024: See you February 25th? (GRONE CAMPAIGN)
Wanda Grone (R-Langley), who’s running for Island County Commissioner, District 1, announced her campaign kickoff event to supporters on Thu., Jan. 25, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Jan. 19, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the year to constituents on Fri., Jan. 19, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Oddly, Island Transit board is now an even six (WNT)
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson is tired of her district getting short shrift when it comes to representation.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Turnout low at Republican precinct caucuses (SWR)
Below freezing temperatures this past Saturday may have discouraged some voters from venturing out to the Island County 2024 Republican Precinct Caucuses.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County seeks equity in health care (WNT)
With a recently adopted resolution, the Island County Board of Health has committed to taking into consideration the root causes of health disparities in the policymaking process while ensuring that underrepresented voices guide the development and implementation of these policies.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County purchases building in Oak Harbor (WNT)
Island County is purchasing a commercial building in downtown Oak Harbor to help ease crowding in departments.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Jan. 12, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the year to constituents on Fri., Jan. 12, 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners mull a pause of Conservation Futures program (WNT)
Island County commissioners are considering re-evaluating the criteria for the county’s Conservation Futures Program.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Water quality and supply a concern on Whidbey Island (SWR)
Some experts are concerned that Central and South Whidbey will not have enough quality drinking water to satisfy demand for the future.
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ISLAND COUNTY: 10th LD Event (ICD)
The Island County Democrats sent an announcement of an upcoming event hosted by the 10th Legislative District Democratic Party to their mailing list on Wed., Jan. 10, 2024.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Jan. 5, 2024)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the year to constituents on Fri., Jan. 5, 2024.
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LEGISLATURE 2023-24: Bill targets military housing tax exemption (WNT)
State Sen. Ron Muzzall is sponsoring a bill that would require private companies that own military housing to pay property taxes.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Committee presents White Paper on climate change (WNT)
Members of the Island County Marine Resources Committee provided plenty of environmental-related recommendations for county commissioners to consider.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Dec. 29, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the year to constituents on Fri., Dec. 29, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: 2023 Year End Review (JANET ST. CLAIR)
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an email to constituents on Dec. 29, 2023, reviewing the Board of County Commissioners achievements in 2023,
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ISLAND COUNTY: December 2023 Newsletter (ICD)
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Fri., Dec. 29, 2023, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, and Dave Paul.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Dec. 22, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Dec. 22, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Dec. 15, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Dec. 15, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Dec. 8, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Dec. 8, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Comp plan update may bring change (WNT)
Island County officials are embarking on a complex project that will take about a year and a half to complete and will help shape the community for the next 20 years.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County adopts status-quo budget (WNT)
Island County commissioners adopted a $138 million budget for 2024 this week that focuses on maintaining or improving services despite cost increases associated with inflation.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Budget Approved for 2024 (IC)
With a focus on maintaining and improving services for the public, the Board of Island County Commissioners approved a $138.4 million budget for 2024 following a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 4.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Dec. 1, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Dec. 1, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Cleanup begins on Hoffman Road (WNT)
The cleanup of a roadside homeless encampment on North Whidbey began this week and will likely be completed by the end of the year.
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ISLAND COUNTY: November 2023 Newsletter (ICD)
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Thu., Nov. 30, 2023, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, and Dave Paul.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sound Off: New growth planning will shape the future (JILL JOHNSON/WNT)
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) wrote a Sound Off column for the Whidbey News-Times discussing the county’s 2024-25 Comprehensive Plan Update.
ISLAND COUNTY: Shimada enters race for county commissioner (WNT)
A South Whidbey native who manages Ebey’s National Historical Reserve and has a law degree entered the race this week the Island County commissioner.
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ISLAND COUNTY: King tides will rise again (WNT)
During a recent meeting Island County commissioners and staff members discussed ways residents can protect their homes from king tides and what the county can do to help.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Nov. 10, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Nov. 10, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Nov. 3, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Nov. 3, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATS: October 2023 Newsletter
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., Oct. 31, 2023, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Meeting Nov. 9 to Discuss Broadband (IC)
The Island County Broadband Action Team will host a virtual town hall to share updates on the effort to bring robust, affordable broadband internet to all of Island County.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Oct. 27, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Oct. 27, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: ICRP Monthly Newsletter (October 2023) (ICRP)
The Island County Republican Party sent out a newsletter on Mon., Oct. 23, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Oct. 20, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Oct. 20, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Builders air grievances on county permit process (WNT)
Professionals in the building and development industry met with Island County Commissioners Wednesday afternoon to voice their frustrations about the permitting process and share ideas on how to tackle issues.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County adopts new animal code (WNT)
This week, Island County commissioners adopted a revised code designed to better protect animals from abuse and neglect.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Island County Commissioners Adopt More Stringent Animal Welfare Code (MELANIE BACON)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) announced the adoption of new animal welfare regulations in an email to constituents on Wed., Oct. 18, 2023.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Oct. 16, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Mon., Oct. 16, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Building Dialog with Developers and Builders (JILL JOHNSON)
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) sent an email announcing a listening session on challenges in the Island County permitting process to be held on Wed., Oct. 18, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Oct. 6, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Oct. 6, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sheriff’s Office to begin removing RVs from roadside encampment (WNT)
Island County Sheriff Rick Felici and Commissioner Janet St. Clair walked through a roadside homeless encampment on North Whidbey Tuesday morning, passing by the row of dilapidated RVs and tarp-covered campers.
ISLAND COUNTY: Dog killed in RV fire at homeless camp (WNT)
An aging recreational vehicle parked at a makeshift homeless encampment on North Whidbey was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning, according to Chief Chris Swiger with North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.
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LANGLEY: Candidate’s statement botched in voter guide (WNT)
Island County officials are owning up to a mistake that may cause some confusion for voters.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Recent BOCC meetings on homelessness in Island County (JILL JOHNSON)
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) sent an email about homelessness discussions on Fri., Sep. 29, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Sep. 29, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Sep. 29, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: SR 532 Public Input Opportunity (JANET ST. CLAIR)
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an email to constituents on Sep. 28, 2023, about an opportunity to provide public comment on State Road 532 between Camano Island and Interstate 5,
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ISLAND COUNTY: REMINDER: Upcoming Speed Limit Evaluation Project Open House (JANET ST. CLAIR)
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an email to constituents on Sep. 19, 2023, about her recent activities.
ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Sep. 22, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Sep. 22, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Former treasurer announces run for county commissioner (WNT)
The former Island County treasurer and current Langley finance director announced that she plans to run for county commissioner in 2024.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Sep. 15, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Sep. 15, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (MELANIE BACON/Sep. 8, 2023)
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent recap of the week to constituents on Fri., Sep. 8, 2023.
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