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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.

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Camano and Whidbey Island residents will decide whether to pass a .2% sales tax to replace outdated communications systems within Island County Emergency Services in the April 22 county-wide special election. Camano and Whidbey Island residents will decide whether to pass a .2% sales tax to replace outdated communications systems within Island County Emergency Services in the April 22 county-wide special