Latest Headlines from Island County

A judge in Island County Superior Court is set to hear arguments from several attorneys Monday morning in a lawsuit over the county’s award of $1.5 million to a nonprofit organization that plans to convert a Freeland motel into low-income housing.

The three candidates for Island County Commissioner, District 3 will be narrowed to two.

Rick Hannold, candidate for Island County Commissioner, wrote a letter to the editor regarding the omission of his candidate statement from the local voter’s guide.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Jul. 22, 2022.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Fri., Jul. 22, 2022, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Dave Paul, and Jason Call.

Republican leaders on Whidbey Island have mixed feelings about a resolution adopted earlier this month by the Island County Republican Party that rejects the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The Island County Commissioners voted 2-1 to award $650,000 to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust to protect a 300-acre tract of forested land in Central Whidbey.

Campaign finance information for the candidates vying for eight Island County offices in 2022, updated on July 21, 2022.

Izzie Lund profiles the three candidates for Island County Commissioner — Janet St. Clair, Rick Hannold, and Tim Hazelo.

A newly-formed limited liability corporation filed a motion in Island County Superior Court to block the Harbor Inn project in Freeland.