WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Researchers have discovered the existence of 955 racial restricted properties in Island County. While these are no longer legally enforceable, they’re a reminder that Whidbey and the Pacific Northwest were not left untouched by segregation.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 28, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County officials will try to use the court system to fix a longstanding problem with a nuisance house in Clinton.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County officials are considering how best to serve a denser population in Freeland. But a lot of money has already been spent exploring ideas, including a sewer system, and there are no clear solutions in sight.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A hubbub over a mask mandate in the Island County Elections Office spawned county, statewide and national attention last week.
Measles is a preventable disease. Protect yourself and your family. Contact your local public health department or talk to your doctor about vaccinations. Don’t let this be your family’s story. Public letter by Roald Dahl on Measles: “Olivia, my eldest daughter, caught measles when she was seven years old. As...
Take Me Home, County Roads Thank you Rep. Paul and Rep. Low for your advocacy and support for county road maintenance. “The transportation systems owned, operated, and maintained by the state’s 39 counties include almost 80,000 lane miles of roads, 3,300 bridges, and four ferry systems. The annual county road...
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 21, 2025.
