Latest Headlines from Island County

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County granted $54,000 to food programs as SNAP benefits are cut by half, prompting local nonprofits and officials to expand emergency meal services and drive donations.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County’s veteran programs achieve high claim success, deliver $5.1 million in benefits, and provide emergency aid, strengthening both veteran well-being and the local economy.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County will hold a 2026 advisory vote on banning consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas, dividing commissioners but supported by anti-fireworks groups citing safety and environmental concerns.

ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: The Board of Island County Commissioners is looking for citizens interested in filling positions on a variety of committees and boards.

JANET ST. CLAIR: I want to take a moment in the last couple of months of this year to draw your attention to significant policy and budgetary issues.

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.