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    Articles by Ben Watanabe
    Joe Wierzbowski reads a statement to the Langley City Council and staff during a council meeting in July 2015. The owner of the first licensed food truck
    Langley City Council to reconsider food truck rules
    By Ben Watanabe • February 12, 2016 6:18 pm

    Langley leaders will once again consider adopting rules to allow food trucks to roll into town, hoping this go-around will be less bumpy.

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    Lorrie Mariner on her Norwegian Fjord
    Back Country Horsemen continue long path of Putney...
    By Ben Watanabe • February 12, 2016 6:17 pm

    The trails of Putney Woods in Langley are clearer, sturdier and more traversable these days, thanks to the labor of dozens of Back Country Horsemen volunteers.

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    Ed Gemkow speaks during a meeting last week that aimed to get public feedback on who Langley’s next planner should be.
    Public sets high standard for Langley’s next planner
    By Ben Watanabe • February 9, 2016 4:00 pm

    Langley’s next planner will need to be a tightrope walker, balancing growth against preservation, emotional intelligence mixed with code acumen and enforcement, organization and communication.

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    Kevin Lungren drives away from the Clinton hillside with the abandoned Mazda coupe flipped over while Fred Lundahl takes video of the endeavor Feb. 3.
    Clinton car comes down: Businessmen remove area ‘landmark’
    By Ben Watanabe • February 5, 2016 6:00 pm

    The once-stuck and seemingly permanent hillside car in Clinton is no more.

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    Shodo Harada Rõshi
    Once in a new moon: Special visit from...
    By Ben Watanabe • February 5, 2016 6:22 pm

    The Chinese New Year at the Northwest Language Academy and Cultural Center next week will be rung in by a special guest.

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    Evidence of some pipe corrosion in the Langley sewer system was found in several areas.
    Langley sewers in dire shape, council considers rate...
    By Ben Watanabe • February 2, 2016 5:08 pm

    Aging, leaky pipes and facilities have created a foul scenario for Langley’s sewer system, and the fix is going to be a painful process of rate hikes.

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    Jovino Santos Neto
    BrazilFest immerses island students in Latin jazz
    By Ben Watanabe • January 29, 2016 7:15 pm

    South Whidbey High School’s music students are taking a Latin immersion trip without leaving the band room next week.

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    Jerene
    Innovation, flexibility key lessons learned in Langley affordable...
    By Ben Watanabe • January 29, 2016 7:13 pm

    Langley’s newest permanently affordable housing is set to receive its final plat approval next week.

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    Tessa Sherman
    You can’t spell emotion without motion: Island Dance’s...
    By Ben Watanabe • January 26, 2016 6:00 pm

    Modern dancing should tell a story, and 17 Island Dance students are ready to spin a tale.

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    Public comment time shifts under new Langley mayor
    Public comment time shifts under new Langley mayor
    By Ben Watanabe • January 26, 2016 5:51 pm

    Anyone with something to say to Langley city leaders may have to wait a while longer for their turn at the council’s bi-monthly meetings.

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    Donna Hood
    Big plan gets little support from Clinton Community...
    By Ben Watanabe • January 26, 2016 5:49 pm

    A “dream” proposal to rename the Clinton Ferry Terminal fell flat with the volunteer-led, long-range planning group working to give Clinton a voice and an identity.

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    This series of oil paintings of drinks by Jason Waskey will be featured in Brackenwood Fine Arts Gallery’s new exhibit
    Spirited away: Brackenwood exhibit reflects on booze
    By Ben Watanabe • January 22, 2016 6:32 pm

    There is only a little to see and much to experience in Brackenwood Fine Arts Gallery’s new exhibit, “Spirits,” launching today through February.

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    Dominique Emerson answers a question about her experiences and qualifications during the Langley City Council meeting Tuesday
    Langley council picks Emerson to join its ranks
    By Ben Watanabe • January 20, 2016 4:04 pm

    Dominique Emerson became Langley’s newest city councilwoman on Tuesday.

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