Latest Headlines from Island County

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County is expending funds generated by a special sales tax to purchase an apartment building in Coupeville and possibly buy property in downtown Oak Harbor for a future apartment complex.

The Island County Board of Commissioners adopted Tuesday, April 15, a one-year emergency moratorium on most new development in specific Mixed-Use Rural Areas of more Intensive rural Development, or RAIDs, including the Camano Gateway Village zone. The Island County Board of Commissioners adopted Tuesday, April 15, a one-year emergency moratorium on most new development in specific Mixed-Use Rural Areas, or RAIDs, including the Camano Gateway Village

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A judge sided with the city of Oak Harbor in a lawsuit over the council’s decision to change a code that previously required a vote of the people before any city-owned park land can be sold or transferred to a private entity.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 11, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Most Whidbey Island residents have sufficient food, but some depend on programs like SNAP, which may face cuts under the Trump Administration.

District 3 Virtual Town Hall: Thursday, April 24 4-5:30 pm Building Healthy Communities Understanding impacts of changes to our federal programs Join Island County Health and Human Services and community partners to explore the role federal programs play in supporting healthy communities in Island County. You will learn about the...

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Large crowds across Whidbey Island protested federal policies, including VA cuts, Social Security reductions, deportations, and transgender rights rollbacks, reflecting widespread concerns about government efficiency and equity under Trump’s administration

I spent the day in Olympia working closely with colleagues from Kitsap (Oran Root) and San Juan (Justin Paulsen) Counties to advocate for our WSDOT ferry system. (Missing our fearless leader from Vashon Island – Amy Drayer) The challenges facing our ferries include replacement of an aging fleet; lowering emissions...

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 4, 2025.

Island County is taking a survey on prioritizing proposals for parks, recreation, and open space, and giving away a $250 gift certificate to one participant.