Langley pub draws a crowd - of complaints
LANGLEY — The city’s hottest nightspot is proving to be a bit too popular for neighbors of the bustling business. Tension between Mo’s Pub & Eatery and several residents who live near the restaurant has grown since Mo’s opened last April. Though the owners of the business have tried to solve some of the noise and parking problems that have irritated neighbors since the British-style pub opened its doors, some who live nearby say Mo’s is a bad fit for the Second Street neighborhood.
Two techno-savvy youths help out Whidbey Island Nourishes, design new posters
Two young, ambitious members of the 4-HD Video Club recently created new, eye-catching posters for Whidbey Island Nourishes.
National Health Month takes on an added, personal importance | WHIDBEY RECIPES
February, as you may already know, is National American Heart Month, and one of the most important days of February, Valentine’s Day, also has to do with hearts. Candy hearts, flower hearts, heart-shaped pillows, T-shirts covered with message-filled hearts; everywhere you look now and for the next week or so, you’ll be seeing hearts of all types, shapes and sizes.
Marriage-equality law clears House; governor's signature next
The final tally Wednesday of votes in the state House of Representatives on ESSB 6239 legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state was 55 yea and 43 nay. Yet, the moment Speaker Jim Moeller (D-49th, Vancouver) hammered his gavel signifying the bill’s approval, a viral happiness seemed to spread through the House chambers.
SLIDESHOW | South Whidbey sends six to wrestling regional championships
DUVALL — For the first time in several years, South Whidbey has a district champion wrestler.
Lynden rallies late to beat Falcon girls basketball
LANGLEY - Lynden took a late lead and made just enough free throws to force a desperate three-point shot by South Whidbey in a 46-43 victory.
Medical marijuana meeting moved to Langley UMC
With the worry that Langley City Hall won’t be big enough to handle the crowd, city officials have decided to move a special council workshop on medical marijuana issues to Fellowship Hall at Langley United Methodist Church.
Help needed at writers event in Langley
The Whidbey Island Writers Conference is looking for volunteers who can help out during the 14th annual Whidbey Island Writers Conference, which will be held March 3-4 at Langley Middle School.
WIWA starts Saturday series
The Whidbey Island Writers Association will start its spring schedule with a February workshop.
Sad attempt to improve nature | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To the editor: The story about the proposed funicular on Cascade Avenue in Langley included this: “The funicular could also help spur other improvements along the Cascade Avenue promenade.”
Today's cartoon for Thursday, Feb. 9
Today's cartoon is by Mike Keefe, Cagle Cartoons.
