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LOOKING BACK, MOVING AHEAD: Outside experts suggest ways to improve the state ferry system

Washington State Ferries is considering changes to the way ferries are loaded and unloaded, and the modifications may…

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Ignore lawsuit letter, critics of Langley Passage tell city council

Opponents of a controversial subdivision are pressing the Langley City Council to move forward with its rejection of…

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Langley residents want more details about where city hall is putting its money

City officials need to do a better job of spelling out the priorities of city hall in these…

Science teacher Jay Freundlich reads a statement from LMS staff opposing an early start to the consolidation effort.

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School board backs away from new bond

South Whidbey School Board members are trying to sort out when — or maybe even if — the…

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‘NO-GROWTH’ REPUTATION: Langley officials seen as putting the brakes on new development

The Langley City Council’s rejection of a new 20-home subdivision, and the council’s recent second-guessing on a new…

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Audit will look at Langley officials’ pay, whistleblower issues

Officials from the Washington State Auditor’s Office strongly hinted that several of the controversies that have dogged Langley…

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New park-and-ride creates lot of unrest

Lines are starting to be drawn over a proposed development project in the Village by the Sea, but…

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Emerson’s lead is 536 votes in Island County commissioner race

Republican challenger Kelly Emerson now leads by 536 votes in the race. She has 15,556 votes to Dean's…

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Emerson’s lead narrows in Island County commissioner race

Incumbent Democratic Island County Commissioner John Dean pulled closer to Republican challenger Kelly Emerson in the race for…

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UPDATE | MORE BUDGET CUTS COMING: Employee laid off in Langley, finance department will also be reduced

One public works employee at city hall was laid off on Friday, and Langley city workers will face…

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UPDATE | Council rejects Langley Passage

During an awkward evening of stutter steps and near apologies, the Langley City Council rejected the plan for…

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Emerson is winning Island County’s commissioner’s race thanks to North Whidbey voters

North Whidbey voters are making Republican Kelly Emerson the next Island County commissioner, according to a Record review…

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Early turnout in Island County not going the GOP’s way

Island County voters have finally started to show up for this year's General Election.