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Island County gun laws come under fire

Residents of rural communities in Island County may soon have a say in whether or not their neighbors…

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City Council reduces employee wage hike

Times are tough and a 4 percent raise for city employees is just too much, the Langley City…

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Democrats go to PDC over Emerson’s targeted mailer

The election may be over but Island County Democrats are still fighting on behalf of their candidates.

Coupeville resident Mike Millenbach shares a laugh with Puget Sound Blood Center phlebotomist Becky Brown at a blood drive this week. Millenbach gives blood regularly and knows Brown from previous visits. He’s given nearly three gallons over the years.

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Give the gift of life for the holidays on Whidbey

Hundreds of Whidbey Islanders are giving the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood.

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Falling home values pinch upcoming South Whidbey parks budget

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District officials are feeling the financial squeeze of declining home values as revenues…

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Island County moves ahead to accept Mutiny Bay beach

Island County officials have begun taking steps to secure nearly 300 feet of Mutiny Bay beachfront property into…

Thrift store worker Cabot Grey drops off cardboard at Island Recycle’s collection site at the Solid Waste Transfer Station in Coupeville. A curbside recycling plan for Island Disposal customers is being considered by the Island County  commissioners.

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Curbside recycling idea recycled in Island County

A curbside recycling program almost identical to the one pitched more than four years ago is being considered…

Langley resident Robin Adams addresses the City Council Monday about the proposed 2013 budget. From the left are council members Hal Seligson

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Budget unveils big plans

Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick has big plans in store for the Village by the Sea and he made…

Robert Hrycenko

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Fish farms, beach access controversies continue

The first of two scheduled public hearings concerning a long-range shoreline planning document update for Island County was…

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Prosecutor’s decision on Langley mayor, possibly facing criminal charges, nears

Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick may know as soon as next week whether or not he will be facing…

Elections Office administrator Kirk Huffer hefts bags used to transport ballots from collection boxes.

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Big election turnout likely, Island County officials say

Island County election officials expect a strong voter turnout for Tuesday’s general election.

Michele LaRue

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Ghouls, goblins, ghosts double Langley’s ranks

Hordes of candy-bent ghosts and goblins are expected to descend on Langley tonight. City officials say the Village…

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LMS fun run needs sponsors

The fourth annual Elf Chase is coming soon to Langley Middle School. And the 5K fun run/walk needs…