Latest Headlines from Island County

The price of feeding inmates at the Island County Jail is increasing, but Jail Chief Jose Briones says the “11% increase is very reasonable.”

John Amell, campaign manager for the Janet St. Clair re-election campaign, sent an email about a campaign event on Mon., Oct. 10, 2022.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Oct. 7, 2022.

The Stanwood-Camano branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) advertised their Oct. 12 candidate forum in the Oct. 7-21 issue of the Crab Cracker.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island advertised their Oct. 18 and Oct. 20 candidate forums in the Oct. 7-21 issue of the Crab Cracker.

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking sanctions against a Freeland group and the group’s attorney over an alleged frivolous lawsuit.

Island County Commissioner candidate Tim Hazelo (R-Oak Harbor) invited supporters to a campaign event to be held on Oct. 9 on Camano Island.

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) emailed constituents to participate in a survey being conducted by Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island, together with Sno-Isle Libraries, is hosting virtual candidates’ forums on Oct. 18 and 20.

A state law that is meant to protect juveniles from pressure or coercion from police officers has inspired strong feelings in Island County’s law and justice system.