Latest Headlines from Island County

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Thu., Oct. 30, 2025, including messages from ICD Chair Jennifer Haase Morris, State Representative Dave Paul, and US Representative Rick Larsen.

STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair recently hosted a virtual town hall to discuss statewide and county-specific transportation issues. Key speakers included State Rep. Dave Paul of the 10th Legislative District and state Department of Transportation employees.

GOP OF ISLAND COUNTY: We are sponsoring a bi-partisan, non-political forum designed to provide up-to-date information to residents on the current status of the ferry system, wait times, service capabilities, as well as deliveries of the new boats currently under construction.

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

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County will raise building permit fees by 40% in 2026 and 20% in 2027 to address budget deficits, with future annual inflation adjustments.

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

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners just relit a debate over fireworks with a preliminary decision to ask voters their thoughts on banning consumer pyrotechnics through an advisory vote next year.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 3, 2025.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Sep. 29, 2025, including messages from ICD Chair Jennifer Haase Morris, Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon, State Representatives Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers, and US Representative Rick Larsen.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Sep. 26, 2025.