Latest Headlines from Island County

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., June 13, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County residents are invited to weigh in on another part of the comprehensive plan that has opened for public comment.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The county commissioners adopted an amendment to an ordinance last week clarifying that the county’s one-tenth of 1% sales tax to support housing can be used for the purchase and rehabilitation of existing dwelling units for affordable housing.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., June 6, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A development moratorium in semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County remains in effect, but changes are likely when commissioners consider a replacement moratorium next month.

JANET ST. CLAIR: Listening to national experts talking about what it takes to future proof the technology to connect us to healthcare, education, jobs and economic opportunity.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 30, 2025.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Fri., May 30, 2024, including messages from Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair, State Representative Clyde Shavers, and US Representative Rick Larsen.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Department of Homeland Security published a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” in the nation that are allegedly defying federal immigration law. However, Island County made the list, even though it does not have a sanctuary policy, and the city of Langley is not on the list.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 25, 2025.