‘Parklets’ may solve First Street parking problems
Ben Watanabe / The Record
Parking on First Street may look a little different in Langley’s future. A proposal will be made by June for the parking space configuration on Langley’s main shopping roadway to keep angled spots but remove four in favor of small pedestrian areas.
Driving along First Street, the thrust of the area is clear: business.
Tons added to Kwa-di Tabil class ferries for level look
The signature list of one of the state’s new 64-car ferries was corrected with 80 tons of ballast recently and the other two boats in the class are expected to receive the same improvement later this summer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Navigating the ethics maze
The City of Langley’s Ethics Commission is comprised of fellow citizen volunteers who meet to draft a revised code of ethical conduct under which elected and appointed city officers, employees and contractors will function.
Smart car slams into Ott & Murphy
A Smart Car made a dumb mistake Friday in Langley when its driver missed the gas pedal, sending the tiny black car into the exterior wall of a wine shop.
VIEWPOINT | Rebuilding Whidbey's waterfront homes endangered
An open house was recently held by the Department of Ecology for Island County’s new Shoreline Master Program Update
Freeland garage sale needs items
Join the Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce, Westside Whidbey Rotary, South Whidbey Rotary and the Readiness to Learn Foundation for a giant garage sale on the front lawn of China City from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
Volunteer sought for Ken's Korner visitor kiosk
Volunteers staff the visitor kiosk at Ken’s Corner Fridays through Sundays from May through September. Volunteers receive training and have fun participating in the educational trips throughout the island.
Freeland Chamber preps for golf tourney
Useless Bay Golf and Country Club on Aug. 25 will host the Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce’s Northwest/Southwest Golf, Dinner and Auction Event with great giveaways and prizes. Good times are guaranteed. Call the chamber to sign up at 360-331-1980 or email freeland@whidbey.com.
‘Tears and Cheers’ in Langley
Personnel changes are happening at the Langley Main Street Association that will affect The South Whidbey Record.
Tribes, parks celebrate Deception Pass
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend the eighth annual Salish Sea Native American Culture Celebration with the Samish and Swinomish tribes.
Whidbey's Crockett Lake platform fixed
The observation platform at Keystone Spit will be usable for many years to come thanks to the help and cooperation of Central Whidbey Lions and other organizations.
