Latest Headlines from Island County

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.

Lane Campbell (R), running for Island County Sheriff, placed a full-page ad in the Nov. 3-9, 2022 issue of the Whidbey Weekly.

Sheilah Crider (R), running for Island County Auditor, placed this ad in local newspapers.

The Island County Republican Party placed this half-page ad on page 17 of the Nov. 3-9, 2022 edition of the Whidbey Weekly.

Island County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Cliff will decide this month whether or not to grant a motion by the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and LIHI Harbor Inn for reimbursement of attorney’s fees incurred in the recent legal fight over the sale of the Freeland motel.

Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent this email to supporters on Mon., Nov. 1, 2022.

Janet St. Clair invited supporters to take part in a virtual phone bank during the last week of the campaign. Here’s the script volunteers are given.