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Troopers seek possible hit and run suspect

A near collision on Highway 525 this week left a motorcyclist injured and state police looking for the…

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Holmes Harbor Sewer District follows through on lawsuit threat

Making good on an earlier threat of litigation, the Holmes Harbor Sewer District struck the legal war post…

Langley resident and former Seattle mayor Paul Schell died Sunday

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Death of Paul Schell leaves Langley residents in shock, grief

South Whidbey is mourning the loss of a long-time community leader this week.

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Langley rocked over loss of community leader Paul Schell

Langley resident and former Seattle mayor Paul Schell has died. His death was announced by Seattle Mayor Ed…

Gerry's Kitchen in Freeland has closed. Owners Gerry and Angele Woolery decided to shutter their doors after 10 years of business to spend more time with each other.

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Freeland favorite shutters its doors

In the midst of this past Saturday’s rush, Gerry and Angele Woolery looked at each other and knew…

Craig Moore plays golf at Holmes Harbor while Paul Kiernan looks on. A dispute over parking may soon be fought in court.

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Golf course parking kerfuffle drives Holmes Harbor Sewer District to lawsuit

Push came to shove over a parking squabble at a Freeland golf course this week, and the dispute,…

Vance Tillman bales hay in a field on the other side of Third Street from St. Hubert Catholic Church in Langley. Tillman’s wife is Tiny Tillman of the Fossek family

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Hay farming tradition still strong in Village by the Sea

Hay farming is in full swing on Whidbey Island, as seen here in Langley this week.

South Whidbey Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Mike Cotton greets Chuck Maddox after his rescue from the chilly waters of Holmes Harbor on Monday.

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South Whidbey Fire rescues a rescuer

A career fireman found out what it’s like to be rescued this week after a morning crab pot…

Boaters motor past a small pier located in Glendale

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Glendale buy to result in loss of pier, boat launch | CORRECTED

Acquiring key shoreline properties in Glendale for public use will mean the removal of an existing concrete boat…

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‘Lemmings’ lemon returns to South Whidbey

A low-budget bust filmed on South Whidbey nearly 25 years ago, a tale of zombies, time travel and…

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EDITOR’S COLUMN | South End July 4 events were awesome

The United States turned 238 this past Friday and, man, does South Whidbey know how to celebrate. We’re…

The Freeland Water and Sewer District is proposing sewers in the downtown core. The above graphic shows those boundaries

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Freeland sewers may top $9 million

The price tag for sewers in Freeland’s commercial core could hit $9.4 million, and monthly bills for customers…

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Port to consider managing Langley fairground

Boat launches, marinas and leasing land for a cell tower, but the Island County Fairgrounds?