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Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: County treasurer finds new job in Langley

Dec 9, 20221 min read
The city of Langley has named a new finance director. Island County’s soon-to-be-former treasurer, Wanda Grone, has been selected for the role.
Island County Democrats

ISLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATS: November 2022 Newsletter

Nov 30, 20226 min read
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Wed., Nov. 30, 2022, including a message from Rick Larsen.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Letter: County’s vote count was fair and accurate

Nov 30, 20221 min read
17 elected officials, candidates, and election observers signed a letter to the editor declaring their opinion that the recently-completed election was “[accurate] and in accordance with all applicable rules”.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Airport’s fate remains uncertain

Nov 25, 20222 min read
At a recent Island County Board of Commissioners work session, commissioners said that no government entities have made a firm commitment to own and operate the airport, despite the county’s offer of financial assistance.
Voter Interests Project

VOTER INTERESTS PROJECT: Day-by-Day Election Results

Nov 23, 20228 min read
Election results for the Nov. 8, 2022 general election in Island County, WA. Results are updated daily.
Voter Interests Project

VOTER INTERESTS PROJECT: Island County Ballot Return Statistics

Nov 23, 20223 min read
The Secretary of State’s website shows statistics about the number of ballots returned in Washington state during the current election, which concludes on November 8th. Data is updated on weekdays, usually around 5:00 PM
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley)

MELANIE BACON: A Message from Commissioner Bacon (Nov. 22, 2022)

Nov 22, 20225 min read
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Tue., Nov. 22, 2022.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Shavers leads Gilday in vote count

Nov 19, 20221 min read
Two races that were on the ballot on Whidbey Island are still undecided, with at least one likely to require a recount.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Judge orders attorney to pay $10k to Low Income Housing Institute

Nov 18, 20221 min read
A judge ordered an attorney representing a Freeland-based group to pay a $10,000 sanction for violating a civil court rule by claiming that an affordable housing organization was accountable for a man’s death.
Janet St. Clair logo

CAMPAIGN AD: ST. CLAIR – Thank You! Camano Island

Nov 18, 20221 min read
Island County Commissioenr Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) placed a full-page ad in the Nov. 18-Dec. 1 issue of The Crab Cracker.