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Clinton Community Council searches for downtown leaders

Finding new leaders to champion the once-neglected causes of Clinton is becoming a paramount task for a group…

Sheila Weidendorf plays the piano while Mathew Habib sings during a rehearsal for their upcoming concert “‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” on Friday

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Finding reflection, quiet with Langley holiday concert

Early sunsets, cool temperatures and the holiday spirit are working together with musicians Sheila Weidendorf and Mathew Habib…

Cars on Highway 525 in Clinton zip past by Whidbey Oil Sales and U-Haul Friday morning. The FBI searched the business and a home in the Deer Lake area early Thursday for unknown reasons. Authorities have declined to offer details

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FBI raids Clinton home, business

FBI agents served a warrant at a private residence and a longtime business in Clinton on Thursday morning,…

Zach Van Lue

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Langley son rolling steady with Seattle radio gig

Running a major radio station’s evening programs is a lifestyle for South Whidbey son Zach Van Lue.

Eric Palmquist holds his 13-month-old daughter

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Crowd braves frigid temps for Lighting of Langley, holiday season start

The freezing temperatures were just right for Santa Claus to roll into town on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle for…

Frank McIntyre of Oak Harbor is taken by Whidbey General EMS to Whidbey General Hospital after being rear ended Monday morning on Highway 525 at the intersection of Scott Road. His injuries were considered to be minor by an emergency responder.

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Rear-ended driver sent to hospital with ‘minor’ injuries after Highway 525, Scott Road crash

The driver of a Subaru Outback station wagon was sent to Whidbey General Hospital after being rear ended…

Mary Dettrich and Lisa McDermott

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Building a better bike outfit—for women, by women on Whidbey Island

When Lisa McDermott and Mary Dettrich first began cycling, they were at a loss for finding a good…

Dancers rehearse a piece from Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.”

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“The Nutcracker,” where Whidbey Island dancers make beauty, grace, snowflakes, mice, and rehearsal look effortless

Beauty, power, grace, elegance and speed: the list of ways to describe the company of Whidbey Island Dance…

Scott Stark stocks the shelves at the Good Cheer Food Bank the week before Thanksgiving Day.

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Need for support remains at Good Cheer Food Bank

Numbers have held steady over 2014 so far this year at the Good Cheer Food Bank, which means…

Gennie Martin is gearing up for a busy shopping season in her new Langley store

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South Whidbey stores ready for small business boon

Gennie Martin knows she opened her store, It’s Raining Art & Supplies in Langley, at a challenging time…

A crew works on Second Street in this photo from February 2014. Designs for the reworked roadway neglected an access to a lot next to Langley City Hall.

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City to pay thousands to fix Second Street mistake in Langley

Another Second Street redo is in the works for Langley.

Tim Callison

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Langley mayor-elect begins transition work | CORRECTED

Tim Callison, Langley's incoming mayor, is already preparing for the office. Election results were certified Tuesday, Nov. 24.…

Langley Director of Community Planning Michael Davolio answers a question during a public workshop in April.

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Langley planning director’s future remains uncertain

Almost a month after being placed on paid administrative leave, the employment status of Langley’s planning director remains…