Latest Headlines from Island County

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Despite their differences, twelve candidates seeking to become the next state and federal representatives, state senators and county commissioners all acknowledged the struggles of running a business and affording a home on Whidbey Island, and the importance of the neighboring Navy.

The Island County Commissioners posted the agenda for their Oct. 22, 2024 meeting.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for legislative and county commissioner candidates on Oct. 17, 2024.

STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Candidates for the District 1 and District 2 seats on the Board of Island County Commissioners will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Camano and Whidbey islanders.

The South Whidbey School District posted this to its Facebook page on Oct. 18, 2024. Island County Ballots are in the mail or have been received. Many ballot drop off boxes around town in addition to USPS mail. More information on Island County Elections is available on their website linked...

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners have a preliminary timeline for moving forward with a proposed jail replacement project and are planning on contracting with consultants to help with plans.

The Island County Council of Governments posted the agenda for its Oct. 23, 2024 meeting.

Richard MacQuarrie, a local political activist and the principal of the Parabellum Strategy Group, interviewed Christina Elliott (D-Oak Harbor), candidate for Island County Commissioner, District 2 (Oak Harbor).

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners were astounded to learn last week that an inactive diking district has not paid taxes on two of its properties for the past three years.