The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular work session on Wed., Dec. 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
Jill Johnson
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular board meeting on Tue., Dec. 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island Transit’s new union contract delivers major wage hikes for drivers and dispatchers, improving labor relations and aligning pay with regional peers, while maintaining large cash reserves.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Whidbey Island may get curbside recycling in 2026; the proposed service would be mandatory and cost $6.50 monthly. The proposal responds to high resident interest but faces some local opposition in Langley.
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular board meeting on Tue., Nov. 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Island County jail plans to switch to cold breakfasts amid rising costs, keeping hot lunch and dinner. Commissioners debated options, with concerns for inmate wellbeing and budget.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County faces a shortage of car recycling options on South Whidbey. Officials plan to address the problem in 2026, seeking affordable solutions for residents’ vehicle disposal.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County granted $54,000 to food programs as SNAP benefits are cut by half, prompting local nonprofits and officials to expand emergency meal services and drive donations.