Latest Headlines from Island County

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A hubbub over a mask mandate in the Island County Elections Office spawned county, statewide and national attention last week.

Measles is a preventable disease. Protect yourself and your family. Contact your local public health department or talk to your doctor about vaccinations. Don’t let this be your family’s story. Public letter by Roald Dahl on Measles: “Olivia, my eldest daughter, caught measles when she was seven years old. As...

Take Me Home, County Roads Thank you Rep. Paul and Rep. Low for your advocacy and support for county road maintenance. “The transportation systems owned, operated, and maintained by the state’s 39 counties include almost 80,000 lane miles of roads, 3,300 bridges, and four ferry systems. The annual county road...

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 21, 2025.

Island County posted a call for a statement in opposition to their proposed Sales Tax measure on the April special election ballot.

On Monday February 24, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the County will host an open house at the Clinton Community Hall to discuss the draft Clinton Subarea Plan.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioners unanimously voted to add a proposition to the April 22 special election ballot that asks voters to support a 0.2% sales tax that would fund improvements to the county’s aging emergency communication systems and facilities.

Island County announced the release of their “digital budget book” on the county’s website.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 14, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A showdown between leaders from Island County and the city of Oak Harbor over growth planning Tuesday had moments of drama but resulted in a general agreement.