Latest Headlines from Island County

During a work session this week, county commissioners discussed a $1.5 million contract that would provide matching funds for [the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)] to purchase the [Harbor Inn in Freeland] in question and turn it into supportive and bridge housing.

Posts by Island County Commissioner candidates on their Facebook pages for the week of May 7-13, 2022.

Campaign finance information for the candidates vying for eight Island County offices in 2022, updated on May 14, 2022.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., May 13, 2022.

Island County commissioners took a first step earlier this month in deciding to direct department heads to prepare proposals for a climate emergency declaration and a climate action plan.

Posts by Island County Commissioner candidates on their Facebook pages for the week of May 1-7, 2022.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., May 6, 2022.

Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an update to supporters from her campaign email account on Fri., May 6, 2022.

Candidate filling week is coming soon and races affecting Whidbey Island are already shaping up to be intense, with the likelihood of at least a couple of races having enough challengers to go to the primary ballot. Filing week is May 16-20.

Island County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to instruct county staff to negotiate for the purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport in Oak Harbor, a move Port of Coupeville commissioners and local pilots have long been gunning for.