Latest Headlines from Island County

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Exasperated commissioners made a decision that may affect the availability of housing for years.

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) shared a story from the Whidbey News-Times to her Facebook page on July 12, 2025.

DAVE PAUL: It was great to attend the Conservation Celebration hosted by the Land Trust to hear about this work.

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.