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Jobs cut at nonprofit as donations drop off

The sour economy is forcing another nonprofit on South Whidbey to make drastic cuts to its budget.

A South Whidbey youngster makes his way down an inflatable toy during last year's Celebrate America festival in Freeland. Children will be able to enjoy the various inflatable playhouses available during Celebrate America festivities in Freeland Park on Sunday

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Freedom reigns on Whidbey | JULY FOURTH WEEKEND PLANNER

Get ready for the big holiday weekend on Whidbey Island; fun, fireworks, food and entertainment galore at Celebrate…

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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders looks at expanding to Oak Harbor

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is looking at expanding its operations into Oak Harbor.

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Bail set at $10 million for fugitive in Freeland murder

Flanked by two sheriff’s deputies, accused killer James “Jim” Huden made his first appearance in an Island County…

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Big bills for meals, travel fuel outrage: Freeland residents call for state audit of sewer district

Freeland residents are raising alarm over thousands of dollars in bills for expensive dinners, hotel rooms and other…

Assistant Harbormaster Duncan McPhee hoses down a walkway at the Langley Marina on Monday. The Port of South Whidbey is looking at a new plan for renovating the small boat harbor.

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Port scales back Langley Marina makeover

With more choppy water ahead, the Port of South Whidbey is taking a new tack on its long…

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Possession Point cell tower talks may be revived

The Port of South Whidbey may restart discussions with the company interested in putting a cellphone tower on…

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Seattle attorney to defend Langley against lawsuit

A well-known Seattle lawyer with extensive trial experience will defend the city of Langley in an age discrimination…

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Langley council approves annexation contract

The Langley City Council unanimously approved an agreement that finalized the city's annexation into the Sno-Isle Library District…

Langley City Councilman Robert Gilman talks to his fellow council members at Monday’s meeting after his colleagues suggested he should be removed from his post as mayor pro tem.

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Langley City Council removes councilman from leadership role

In a surprising political face slap, the city council voted Monday to strip Councilman Robert Gilman of his…

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Edgecliff voters not likely to sway Prop. 1 election

Langley’s stout population of eager voters makes it unlikely that Edgecliff residents who are angry about the city’s…

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Langley’s legal fees hit high mark

The city of Langley may spend more than planned, once again, on its legal fees.

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Fugitive in Freeland murder on his way back to Whidbey

A suspect in a South Whidbey murder who has been hiding in Mexico for nearly seven years is…