Latest Headlines from Island County

ISLAND COUNTY: Registered voters in the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District who would be interested in writing a “con” statement for the November General Election Voters’ Guide regarding the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District Levy is asked to contact the Island County Auditor/Elections Office.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., July 29, 2024, including messages from Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair, State Representative Dave Paul, and US Representative Rick Larsen.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Approximately 500 voters in precinct 156 in Central Whidbey recently received the incorrect ballots for the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election. Shortly after the mistake was discovered, replacement ballots with the correct information were mailed out.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., July 25, 2025.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., July 18, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Exasperated commissioners made a decision that may affect the availability of housing for years.

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) shared a story from the Whidbey News-Times to her Facebook page on July 12, 2025.

DAVE PAUL: It was great to attend the Conservation Celebration hosted by the Land Trust to hear about this work.

JANET ST. CLAIR: Until high-speed internet access is recognized as an essential utility, we will have an uneven playing field. I appreciate the efforts of our Broadband Action Team in addressing this issue.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., July 11, 2025.