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An unidentified man and woman (not pictured) associated with the LaRouche Political Action Committee became the subject of controversy in Freeland last week. Many did not welcome their ideas and police fielded complaints from both the public and the couple.

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Tempers flare at LaRouche demonstration in Freeland

A political group that believes civilization is on the verge of collapse became the source of turmoil in…

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Whidbey couple has designs on Mike’s Place

Mike’s Place in Langley may have a prospective buyer. Mayor Larry Kwarsick an-nounced during Monday’s City Council meeting…

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Shoreline Management rule rewrite makes waves

A long-range planning document that will dictate how development moves forward on shorelines in rural Island County over…

Ben Watanabe / The Record Walk-on passengers disembark the ferry in Mukilteo Tuesday morning. Langley officials are hoping to partner with the Port of South Whidbey in a project that could help increase foot traffic on the boat

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Clinton: Gateway to South Whidbey: More walk-on visitors wanted

With an eye on economic development, Langley hopes to team up with the Port of South Whidbey in…

Land partners involved in the Upper Langley affordable housing project pose for a picture on the property. From left: Jerene

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Designing A Simpler Way Of Life

An affordable housing project has been proposed in Langley that city officials say breaks from traditional approaches to…

Sandey Brandon

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Pole results; Island County Fair Association raising funds to refurbish a historic building

It will be a community effort for a community building. Between now and next summer, the Island County…

State representative District 10 incumbent Norma Smith

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Business leaders hear from candidates

Candidates for state and local races gave their pitches to the business communities on North and South Whidbey…

Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson listens to Clinton resident and small business owner Sherryl Christie-Bierschenk during a planning meeting earlier this year concerning the community future. A meeting will be held next week concerning the establishment of a community council.

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Clinton council fitting the bill

Advocates for a unified voice in Clinton will hold a public meeting next week to further discussions about…

Mo’s Pub & Eatery owners Maureen Cooke and Bob Trenchard

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Langley residents fire back over nightlife rules

Langley City Hall was overflowing Monday with people upset about a set of recently adopted emergency rules that…

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders worker Mark Jackson (center)

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Trinity Lutheran steeple born again with community help

Bright and shiny, the steeple above Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland is now harder than ever to miss.…

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Trinity Lutheran Church will refurbish its steeple this weekend

With a little assistance from the community and its congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland will get a…

Tim Neraf assists Michael Christensen

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Nichols Brothers shipyard lands another ferry contract

There are a lot of smiling faces at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders this week.

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City adopts parking rule changes, hopes for new business boom

Parking-related costs for new and existing businesses in Langley’s Central Business District got a whole lot cheaper last…