Latest Headlines from Island County

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 9, 2024.

Island County Public Health suspended its food inspection program two days after about 30 Whidbey Island restaurant owners complained about the food inspector, sharing stories of decisions they felt were unfair and financially catastrophic.

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) wrote a Sound Off column for the Whidbey News-Times discussing the county’s 2024-25 Comprehensive Plan Update.

Island County is in the beginning stages of updating its comprehensive plan, a document that will serve as the centerpiece of local planning for the next decade.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon is speaking up about the dire need for better ferry service on Whidbey Island.

Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair held a town hall meeting Thursday, Jan. 25, to share information about the county’s comprehensive plan. However, much of the meeting was taken over by questions about Springwood Forest School.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Fri., Jan. 29, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a recap of the year to constituents on Fri., Jan. 26, 2024.

This week, the Board of Island County Commissioners adopted a resolution in a 2-1 vote banning consumer use of mortar fireworks in the county.

The Island County Republican Party sent out an invitation to their county convention, to be held on Feb. 10, 2024 in Oak Harbor