Latest Headlines from Island County

Two judges recently made rulings in separate Public Records Act lawsuits against the city of Langley, one of which is seven years old and has gone to the state Court of Appeals and back.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., Jan. 31, 2023, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Mon., Jan. 30, 2023.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Jan. 20, 2023.

King tides that caused severe flooding on Whidbey last month and prompted Island County commissioners to issue a declaration of emergency are expected to return at the end of the week.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Jan. 13, 2022.

Island County Commissioners earmarked $7 million for three nonprofit organizations to build affordable housing on Whidbey Island

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Jan. 6, 2022.

At an Island County commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, Sheriff Rick Felici responded to concerns voiced by a dozen residents over the state of the county’s animal control program.

Island County commissioners are seeking federal pork, possibly for a new trash compactor that would squish trash into tighter bales.