Latest Headlines from Island County

Two Republican candidates have overcome their Election Day deficits to move past their rivals in races affecting Whidbey Island voters, though margins remain razor thin.

Challenger Clyde Shavers, a Democrat from Oak Harbor, is back on top of the vote count after falling behind in the Monday night tally. Rep. Greg Gilday, a Camano Island Republican, was ahead by 15 votes for a single day.

About 30 people took to the streets Saturday on a cold, sunny afternoon to stand up for racial justice and equity.

Ballots from the Nov. 8 general election are still being counted, with races in Island and Snohomish counties still to be determined.

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.