Hoping to provide a little (albeit long-winded) clarification on Island County’s role in developing affordable housing.
Board of Island County Commissioners
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A Whidbey nonprofit organization providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault is in danger, bracing itself to lose one-third of its funding.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A man firing shots on property near a large, April 19 protest at Bayview on South Whidbey alarmed many participants, including families with children and an 81-year-old woman who dove for cover while she was video recording the rally.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 18, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County is expending funds generated by a special sales tax to purchase an apartment building in Coupeville and possibly buy property in downtown Oak Harbor for a future apartment complex.
The Island County Board of Commissioners adopted Tuesday, April 15, a one-year emergency moratorium on most new development in specific Mixed-Use Rural Areas of more Intensive rural Development, or RAIDs, including the Camano Gateway Village zone.
The Island County Board of Commissioners adopted Tuesday, April 15, a one-year emergency moratorium on most new development in specific Mixed-Use Rural Areas, or RAIDs, including the Camano Gateway Village
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 11, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Most Whidbey Island residents have sufficient food, but some depend on programs like SNAP, which may face cuts under the Trump Administration.