Latest Headlines from Island County

JANET ST. CLAIR: Proud to serve in [sic] the Board of Island Transit and proud of our employees.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Wed., Aug. 27, 2024, including messages from Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair, State Representatives Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers, and US Representative Rick Larsen.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Tim Hazelo will not have to spend any time in jail for disrupting the Island County Elections Office by refusing to wear a mask last year.

STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: For the past several months, Island County officials have been hard at work on the 2026 budget. Director of Budget and Risk Management Susan Geiger explained the process.

ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) proposed a restructuring of the Island County Joint Tourism Board in a memo sent to the board of county commissioners in July 2025.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 22, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Timothy Hazelo is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 25; prosecutor recommends seven days.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 15, 2025.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 8, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: At least one Island County commissioner is already looking ahead to what changes the board can make that would impact future Independence Day celebrations.