Latest Headlines from Island County

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 31, 2024.

The Whidbey News-Times reports: The Island County Republican Party held a rally in support of Donald Trump just two hours after the verdict was announced in Trump’s “hush money” trial.

The Whidbey News-Times reports: Controversy over secretive raises for several administrators led the board of Island Transit to fire the executive director and place the Human Resources director on leave this week.

The Whidbey News-Times reports: With or without a grant from Island County, it appears that the show will go on for the 4th of July firework displays planned across Whidbey Island.

The Whidbey News-Times reports: With a unanimous vote among the four participating council members, Oak Harbor repealed the resolution for a metropolitan park district to appear on the primary ballot. The Island County commissioners also repealed the resolution as part of the consent agenda with little discussion.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Thu., May 30, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, and Rick Larsen.

Marie Shimada (D-Freeland), running for Island County Commissioner in District 1, sent a long update to supporters on Wed., May 29, 2024.

STEVEN MYRES sent an invitation to a campaign fundraising event to be held on Sat., June 9, 2024 in Langley.

The Whidbey News-Times reports: Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon’s reelection campaign manager is offering a $1,000 reward related to a political sign theft incident.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Phil Collier, the owner of Hilltop Auto Service, is a surprise candidate for Island County commissioner.