Latest Headlines from Island County

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Timothy Hazelo was convicted of unauthorized access to an election office, a felony charge.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The measure was controversial in Clinton, where it is an obstacle in the construction of a new motel.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Janet St. Clair explained that it was the first time in her life she didn’t stand for the Pledge.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey residents are continuing to voice their concerns about a development moratorium in semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County having a negative impact on businesses.

JANET ST. CLAIR: Henry Hollow parking is open. Paving has been pushed to the end of July.

JANET ST. CLAIR: On my way to work.. ran into staff from Camp Casey.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: After nearly two months of consideration, Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen the out-of-state bidder to build new hybrid-electric vessels for Washington State Ferries.

ISLAND COUNTY: The 2026 Island County 2% Hotel-Motel Tax Tourism Promotions application packet will be available beginning July 1, 2025. This program aims to support and promote the tourism economy and regenerative tourism in Island County.

ISLAND COUNTY: From 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, Island County Department of Emergency Management is holding a virtual Wildfire Preparedness and Response Workshop. This event, which is free and open to all, will bring together local and regional experts.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., June 27, 2025.