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The news this week has been more shocking and disturbing than usual, with two more people gunned down by ICE. It’s hard to fathom the unchecked lawlessness and even harder to know there are families and communities grieving after senseless deaths. As we once again process the deaths of innocents at the hands of our government, let’s take solace in our community and our commitment to one another on the island and around the nation. While we may feel overwhelmed, we vote, we stand together, and we refuse to look away.
The most important thing we can do as citizens in the short term is exercise our right to VOTE. Ballots for the August 4th primary will arrive in your mailboxes any day now! Here are five things you need to know: Make Sure You Receive Your Ballot If you do not receive your ballot in the next few days, visit www.VoteWA.gov or contact the Elections Office by email at [email protected] to check your registration and request a replacement ballot. Consider Your Vote Use the Indivisible Whidbey Membership Endorsements as one data point as you decide who you want to represent you. Additionally, we encourage you to participate in the electoral process by doing your own research and engaging with the campaigns you care most about. See below for opportunities to engage. Vote the Whole Ballot This year, more than ever, every single position counts! Vote the whole ballot, paying special attention to the Washington Supreme Court positions. Some big money from extremist groups is coming into our state in an effort to reshape our court. Don’t let that happen. See the endorsements for insight into the judges. Act Early to Protect Your Vote! The US Postal Service is now postmarking pieces of mail, including ballots, when they are processed through postal facilities, rather than when they are dropped in a mailbox. With the Everett Postal Processing Center closed due to budget cuts, your ballot may be processed in Seattle or beyond. As Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs told FOX 13 News, "You're going to have some people's ballots just simply not counted.” Make sure your ballot counts by voting early and returning your ballot at an official county ballot drop box:
Track Your Ballot Go to VoteWA.gov to confirm your ballot was received Your vote matters! Together, we can have an impact on the primaries and the midterms in November. Let’s do it! League of Women Voters Forum was held on Thursday, July 16, 2026 Office(s): State Representative, Island County Commissioner, Island County Sheriff Format: Virtual
Good Trouble Lives On This Weekend This weekend, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis. This year’s theme is “Teach! Reach! Preach!” to encourage non-partisan voter engagement, civic education, and faith-based organizing. If you feel like getting out with a sign, join one of these regular protests this Saturday: Bayview: Saturday mornings, 10 am at Bayview Park and Ride Coupeville: Saturday mornings, 11 am-12 pm at the Coupeville overpass Oak Harbor: Saturday mornings, 11 am-12 pm at Beeksma Park There are also several regional events. Get information here. Whatever you do this weekend, carry a commitment to Good Trouble into your community. Singing Resistance This Sunday Join us for Songs of Power and Hope, Community Action for our Democracy. Sunday, July 19 4-5 pm Action & Community 5-6:15 pm SINGING! Sign up here. South Whidbey Community Center Garden Courtyard 723 Camano Avenue, Langley (inside if it rains) Hosted by: Singing Resistance SOS Whidbey & Indivisible Whidbey Next Generation Community Building Last night's event at Langley's Castle Park was rained out. We will try again next week! Heart to Heart Family Picnics Castle Park at South Whidbey Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Rd, Langley Thursday evenings: July 23, July 30, and August 6 5:00-7:00 pm Sign up here and invite your friends. You bring a picnic and Indivisible Whidbey will provide ice cream. Mark Your August Calendar Local community gatherings are resuming in August. If you’ve never been, this is a great time to start. The meetings are casual, sometimes with a guest speaker or a discussion topic. Always with the goal of connecting neighbors and building the community, we need to have an impact at this critical time. Join us! Oak Harbor First Wednesday of each month Oak Harbor Library Wednesday, August 5, 6-7:30 pm Sign up here South End Third Thursday of each month Langley United Methodist, Fireside Room Thursday, August 20, 6-7:30 pm Sign up here Coupeville 4th Tuesday of each month Coupeville Public Library Tuesday, August 24, SPECIAL TIME: 6:15- 7:45 pm Sign up here In Solidarity, Indivisible Whidbey Steering Committee
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