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Budget challenges loom for Island County

Rising salaries, insurance and court costs are squeezing the county’s general fund, with liability insurance alone up 53% from 2025 to 2026, officials said.

Summary by South Whidbey Record
Island County is bracing for one of its toughest budget years since the Great Recession.

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Budget challenges loom for Island County

Island County is bracing for one of its toughest budget years since the Great Recession.

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South Whidbey Record broke the news in Oak Harbor, United States on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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