Latest Headlines from Island County

Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent a “thank you” email to supporters on Fri., Nov. 11, 2022.

Two races affecting Whidbey Island have thin margins, with counts since Election Day trending in favor of Republican candidates.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Thu., Nov. 10, 2022.

Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent a newsletter to constituents on Thu., Nov. 10, 2022.

We recommend dropping your ballot into one of the six Island County drop boxes listed below to make sure they are accepted. Ballots must be dropped into a drop box by 8:00 PM.

Ballots from Tuesday’s general election are being counted, with races on Island and Snohomish county ballots still be determined. As of Tuesday night, Snohomish County had counted 184,877 ballots and Island County 25,956.

Incumbent candidates in Island County races are ahead in the first count of ballots Tuesday night while two ballot measures for the Oak Harbor Fire Department are doing well.

Island County officials are searching for ways to deal with one of the more subtler aspects of climate change. The topic of toxic blue-green algae surfaced during a recent county commissioners’ work session.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Nov. 4, 2022.

Island County commissioners approved a 4.6% increase in solid waste tipping fees, also known as user fees.