Latest Headlines from Island County

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.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor officials’ plan to adopt a business and occupation tax to help fund marina dredging, the construction of a marina breakwater and a city recreation center fell apart during vigorous debate at a city council meeting Tuesday.

ISLAND COUNTY: Residents will soon have greater access to public health and human services thanks to a new mobile outreach van unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 16, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Unanimously approved by Island County commissioners last week, the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve owned by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust became the island’s third special review district.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 9, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners are moving forward with adopting a “resolution for atonement” that extends “a profound apology” to individuals and families in the past who were affected by racist rules in property deeds.

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