Latest Headlines from Island County

The Crab Cracker ran an ad for Commissioner Janet St. Clair listing people and organizations who have endorsed her in two consecutive issues.

The Crab Cracker ran an ad for Theodore Kubisiak, candidate for Island County Assessor, in two consecutive issues.

The Crab Cracker ran an ad for Sheriff Rick Felici in their Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2022 edition.

Rachel Rosen profiles Island County Clerk candidates Debra Van Pelt (D), the incumbent, and challenger Deirdre Butler (no party preference).

Island Transit has completed the installation of solar panels on its Coupeville and Camano operating bases. The rooftop solar panels are part of the agency’s transition to reducing carbon consumption by gaining energy from zero or low carbon sources.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for legislative and county commissioner candidates on October 20, 2022.

The Island County Democrats sent an email to supporters on Oct. 20, 2022 announcing a Civility First event and an opening on the board of commissioners for the Port of Coupeville.

The Whidbey News-Times ran an quarter-page ad for Commissioner Janet St. Clair in their Oct. 19, 2022 edition.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for Island County candidates on October 18, 2022.

Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) said she wants to continue working on issues like broadband access and climate change. Timothy Hazelo (R-Oak Harbor), her challenger, said he seeks a future with fewer social programs and more of an emphasis on public safety.