Latest Headlines from Island County

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County planners are proposing solutions that would make significant changes in land use rules in order to increase housing availability on the island.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Mar. 31, 2024, including messages from county chair Jennifer Haase Morris, Island County Commissioners Janet St. Clair and Melanie Bacon, and State Representatives Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 28, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The visiting judge in a civil case challenging a mask mandate at the Island County Elections Office didn’t hesitate to express irritation or admonish attorneys during a hearing Tuesday morning.

Camano and Whidbey Island residents will decide whether to pass a .2% sales tax to replace outdated communications systems within Island County Emergency Services in the April 22 county-wide special election. Camano and Whidbey Island residents will decide whether to pass a .2% sales tax to replace outdated communications systems within Island County Emergency Services in the April 22 county-wide special

Below is a list of the Island County elected officials whose positions are on the ballot in 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County government is finally embracing drone technology, although one commissioner has concerns about the potential of government snooping on citizens.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Though measles has not yet made its way to Island County this year, officials are concerned about the disease’s recent resurgence.

Yesterday I joined community residents to attend Rep. Clyde Shaver’s Town Hall. He spoke of the budget challenges in Olympia, his work for veterans, workers, clean energy and efforts to address the behavioral health crisis in our state. He also introduced possible solutions for the cabins at Cama Beach State...

Began the day with an inspiring ribbon cutting for the new library in Langley. I could not be more appreciative of Sno-Isle Libraries and the wonderful staff and leadership who make sure our libraries are not just places to read but are the gathering places of our communities. Mayor Horstman...