Latest Headlines from Island County

JANET ST. CLAIR: On my way to work.. ran into staff from Camp Casey.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: After nearly two months of consideration, Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen the out-of-state bidder to build new hybrid-electric vessels for Washington State Ferries.

ISLAND COUNTY: The 2026 Island County 2% Hotel-Motel Tax Tourism Promotions application packet will be available beginning July 1, 2025. This program aims to support and promote the tourism economy and regenerative tourism in Island County.

ISLAND COUNTY: From 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, Island County Department of Emergency Management is holding a virtual Wildfire Preparedness and Response Workshop. This event, which is free and open to all, will bring together local and regional experts.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., June 27, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The 90-year-old Deception Pass Bridge is in fair condition but “just starting to get into poor,” a state bridge engineer told Whidbey Island officials this week.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Thu., June 26, 2024, including messages from Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair, State Representative Dave Paul, and US Representative Rick Larsen.

JANET ST. CLAIR posted an item from RootsAndWings.org, How to Talk to Kids About What’s Going On, originally shared by Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., June 20, 2025.

ISLAND COUNTY: The Board of Island County Commissioners is looking for citizens interested in filling positions on a variety of committees and boards.