New Langley animal hospital is high-tech operation

Jean Dieden has opened a new animal clinic on South Whidbey. Animal Hospital by the Sea in Langley was created to service small pets, cats and dogs such as Dieden’s wire-haired dachshund Phinney.  - Ben Watanabe / The Record
Ben Watanabe / The Record
Jean Dieden has opened a new animal clinic on South Whidbey. Animal Hospital by the Sea in Langley was created to service small pets, cats and dogs such as Dieden’s wire-haired dachshund Phinney.
LANGLEY — Cats and dogs that are sick as a dog (or a cat) have a new clinic on the South End.

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8:30 AM February 13, 2012 0

State ferry routes sustainable, say two key legislators; funding resources set in transportation budgets

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature will find the money needed to keep all state ferry routes in operation, said Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen.

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1:13 PM February 13, 2012 0

Former Coupeville dermatologist killed in accident at Deception Pass

A former Coupeville dermatologist who recently made headlines for domestic violence was killed early Sunday morning in a gruesome accident near Deception Pass Bridge. Donald "Russell" Johnson, 53, was thrown from his car after crashing it into a rock embankment and was run over by the trooper who was pursuing him for speeding and reckless driving.

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updated 11:35 AM February 13, 2012 Whidbey News Times

List narrowed for Langley's new city attorney

Langley officials have narrowed the list of finalists for the job of city attorney.

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8:30 AM February 13, 2012 0

Bayview poster contest carries cash prize

Members of the Bayview Farmers Market have agreed to offer a plump cash prize to the winner of this year’s poster contest.

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8:30 AM February 13, 2012 0

South Whidbey teen builds tiny transportable house

SUNLIGHT SHORES — Celina Dill is not your typical 16-year-old girl. Since October of last year, Dill has had her head deep into the design process of the very small house she is going to build for herself. On wheels.

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9:48 AM February 12, 2012 3

McNeely hopes to leave legacy of laughter, learning

LANGLEY — Teacher. Coach. Union representative. Athletic event manager. School director. Jan McNeely is calling it a career.

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updated 9:47 AM February 12, 2012 1

PFLAG to toast marriage equality in Freeland

Whidbey Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will hold a celebration Monday, Feb. 13, of the bill signing of the same-sex marriage legislation by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

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9:47 AM February 12, 2012 0

Langley may explore waterworks exhibit at fire hall

LANGLEY — Imagine the city’s old fire hall on Second Street filled with the pitter-patter of raindrops — and the footsteps of wee ones. It sounds good to the city council, if the reaction at this week’s council meeting was any gauge.

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10:08 AM February 11, 2012 0

Diking District 1 opponents win majority on board | UPDATE

COUPEVILLE — The critics of Diking District 1’s controversial pump project will soon be in control of the district’s board of commissioners. Tom Kraft has an insurmountable lead in votes, 232-105, over incumbent Diking Commissioner Ray Gabelein for a seat on the three-member board.

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updated 10:00 AM February 11, 2012 0

South Whidbey port officials get terminal update

Port commissioners will get a special presentation on the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal expansion project from Washington State Ferries at the port’s meeting next week.

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9:44 AM February 11, 2012 0