Latest Headlines from Island County

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.

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

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

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

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.