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Lobby Days! Fix our Ferries, a coalition of advocates from counties and towns of island communities, is hosting a ferry advocacy effort February 4-6 in Olympia. You can get more information and register to attend at www.fixourferries.org. Email me to join appointments with Senator Muzzall on 2/5 and Reps Paul...

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Langley laundromat Wednesday has raised concerns among some local leaders and residents.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Jan. 30, 2024, including a message from Janet St. Clair.

From Sheriff Felici: Over the past several days we have received questions regarding the Island County Sheriff’s Office involvement in immigration enforcement. Deportation, immigration, and federal law enforcement duties are under the jurisdiction of the federal courts and federal law enforcement agencies. The focus of local law enforcement is on...

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A planned low-income housing development in Oak Harbor was recently awarded a $3.7 million grant from the state, but more funds will be needed before construction can begin.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 24, 2025.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 17, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The state is mandating that Island County create a five-year plan to address low-income housing needs. But the county will have less money than usual to support its goals of supporting affordable housing and reducing homelessness.

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are looking to expand the number of treatment beds in the Oak Harbor stabilization center from ten to sixteen.

WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone with more specific qualifications to take over the role of county fire marshal.