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Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island)

ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: At Washington State Association of Counties

Nov 19, 20251 min read
JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from the Washington State Association of Counties on Nov. 19, 2025.
Whidbey News-Times

ISLAND COUNTY: Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract

Nov 18, 20252 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island Transit’s new union contract delivers major wage hikes for drivers and dispatchers, improving labor relations and aligning pay with regional peers, while maintaining large cash reserves.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley)

ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Nov. 14, 2025]

Nov 14, 20259 min read
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Nov. 14, 2025.
Whidbey News-Times

ISLAND COUNTY: Whidbey leaders irked about ferry fare hikes

Nov 14, 20252 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials urge cancellation of ferry fare hikes, arguing unfair costs for residents, commuters, and businesses, and highlighting ferries’ vital role as a highway for the island.
South Whidbey Record

ISLAND COUNTY: Curbside recycling proposed for county, Langley residents

Nov 14, 20252 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Whidbey Island may get curbside recycling in 2026; the proposed service would be mandatory and cost $6.50 monthly. The proposal responds to high resident interest but faces some local opposition in Langley.
Island County Democrats

ISLAND COUNTY: ICD Membership Letter

Nov 12, 20253 min read
The Island County Democrats sent a membership drive email to newsletter subscribers on Wed., Nov. 12, 2025.
Whidbey News-Times

ISLAND COUNTY: Jail to serve cold breakfast to save money

Nov 12, 20252 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Island County jail plans to switch to cold breakfasts amid rising costs, keeping hot lunch and dinner. Commissioners debated options, with concerns for inmate wellbeing and budget.
Whidbey News-Times

ISLAND COUNTY: Officials eye cheap options for car disposal

Nov 11, 20252 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County faces a shortage of car recycling options on South Whidbey. Officials plan to address the problem in 2026, seeking affordable solutions for residents’ vehicle disposal.
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island)

ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: 911 Statewide Virtual Recruiting Event

Nov 8, 20251 min read
JANET ST. CLAIR shared an event on her Facebook page on Nov. 8, 2025.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley)

ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Nov. 7, 2025]

Nov 7, 20258 min read
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Nov. 7, 2025.