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Evan Thompson / The Record — Langley Middle School students pour out of school for the day on Friday afternoon. The South Whidbey School Board voted 4-1 to close the school on Wednesday night.

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Goodbye Langley Middle School; board votes to shutter school indefinitely

Langley Middle School’s doors will shut indefinitely after the South Whidbey School Board voted 4-1 to close the…

Contributed photo — Nicole Murnane steps in front of an Issaquah FC player to steal a ball. Elizabeth Haines is behind her in support.

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South Whidbey Reign advances to Founders Cup quarterfinals

South Whidbey Reign’s girls U-14 soccer club defeated Issaquah Select FC 3-1 in the first round of the…

Evan Thompson / The Record — South Whidbey senior Kellen Boyd looks for an open Falcon player during a game against Bellevue Christian on Dec. 3. Boyd injured his ankle in a game on Jan. 17 and is questionable to play an important game for the Falcons this Friday night against Cedar Park Christian.

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Falcon boys hoops expect battle with Eagles rematch

South Whidbey boys basketball coach Mike Washington usually likes to keep things mum.

Evan Thompson / The Record — Parents, teachers and community members listen to the South Whidbey School Board as they discuss the closure of Langley Middle School at a workshop on Jan. 11. The board will vote whether or not to the close the historic school at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 at South Whidbey Elementary School.

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South Whidbey School Board to decide Langley Middle School’s fate tonight

South Whidbey School District directors are expected to vote on the long discussed closure of the Langley Middle…

Evan Thompson / The Record — Between 1,200 and 1,300 people participated in the Women’s March, Langley, Washington protest on Saturday in Langley. Protestors defended women’s rights, civil rights, LGBQT rights, supported inclusion and compassion for others and oppose Trump’s rhetoric during his campaign.

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Over 1,000 march in Langley protest; participation exceeded city’s population

Langley was host to perhaps the largest political demonstration in the city’s history on Saturday.

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Second-to-last home game for girls hoops coming on Tuesday

South Whidbey girls basketball plays Cedarcrest at home on Tuesday night.

Sports

Falcon boys basketball clinches playoff spot

South Whidbey boy’s basketball has clinched a spot in the district tournament, according to Falcon head coach Mike…

Evan Thompson / The Record — South Whidbey head wrestling coach Jim Thompson hugs senior Hunter Newman prior to the Falcons’ senior night match against Granite Falls on Jan. 11 at Erickson Gymnasium.

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Dozens gather to watch Falcons’ home wrestling match

It was a crowd unlike any South Whidbey wrestling head coach Jim Thompson had seen before a match.

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Washington State Ferries announces its figures from 2016

The Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route hauled 2.2 million vehicles in 2016, according to a Washington State Ferries press release.

Evan Thompson / The Record — Bruce Allen vacuums the floor at The HUB in Langley. The HUB will reopen on Monday, Jan. 23 after a six-month-long hiatus due to insufficient funding.

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After-school center to reopen on Jan. 23 | CORRECTED

After a six-month hiatus due to insufficient funding, The HUB in Langley will reopen on Monday, Jan. 23.

Evan Thompson / The Record — Craig Hawkinson will use TheraBand for his work in Uganda. TheraBand is used to strength the upper and lower extremities.

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South Whidbey High School grad to help children in Africa this spring

Craig Hawkinson, a 2010 graduate of South Whidbey High School, is just four months away from making one…

Evan Thompson / The Record — Langley City Councilwoman Dominique Emerson discusses the Langley Ethics Training and Advisory Board’s recommendation regarding Langley becoming a sanctuary city.

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Sanctuary city talks resume at Langley City Hall

If there is anyone opposed to Langley becoming a sanctuary city, their voices haven’t been heard at City…

Evan Thompson / The Record Tara (left) and Sky (right) Rudolph are the new owners of Whidbey Airpark. The couple recently held a meeting with pilots who use the airport to gather feedback and help guide any developments in the future.

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Langley couple buys Whidbey Airpark; pilots supportive of improvement plans

Whidbey Airpark is under new ownership.