Latest Headlines from Island County

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...

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

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A high-profile legal dispute over the validity of the Island County auditor’s decision to impose a mask mandate in the Elections Office has grown even more heated and potentially costly.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair has no plans for stepping down before the end of her term.

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

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Island County Jail has reached the end of its useful life and renovations would be impractical and extremely expensive. The only real solution is to build a new jail.