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City Councilman Jim Sundberg argues against the water rate structure proposed by Mayor Larry Kwarsick. The council made a preliminary decision to go with a structure that would benefit low users.

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Langley City Council wary of water rate proposal

Citizen complaints about a proposed water rate hike in Langley appear to have carried sway with city decision…

Under tow

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Goodbye and good riddance to the Deep Sea

As planned, the fishing vessel Deep Sea was towed out of Penn Cove Wednesday and taken to a…

Langley City Councilwoman Rene Neff expresses her frustration during a discussion Monday about Second Street truck loading zones. At right is Councilman Hal Seligson.

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Langley Council vents on mayor’s loading zones

Tensions between newly elected Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick and the City Council escalated this week when several council…

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Candidates set for primary vote

The close of the official filing period for elected offices earlier this month didn’t yield any new candidates…

Langley city workers Tim Grove

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Twister like storm damages Langley trees

Several trees were destroyed in Langley last night by what city officials are saying may have been a…

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Emerson attempts another unorthodox proposal

Republican Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson has once again pulled the carpet out from under her Democratic colleagues…

The picturesque Langley Marina will be expanded once the necessary permits are acquired

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Langley Marina expansion clears court hurdle, awaits permits

The Port of South Whidbey’s marina expansion project continues to be subject to a sluggish permit process and…

Langley resident Joyce Fossek addresses the City Council Monday about a proposed water rate hike. Like many at the meeting

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Water changes on tap: Residents turned off by Langley water rates

Langley city officials’ proposed comprehensive water plan update and rate hike saw its first real critics this week.

Clinton resident Ed Jenkins announced this week that he will be running for Island County commissioner District 1.

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Jenkins makes it five in District 1 commissioner race

Rumors proved true this week when Clinton resident Ed Jenkins officially announced that he has joined the race…

Deer Lake resident Curt Gordon sweeps slime from a submerged dock. Lake levels are high for this time of year and residents worry that the opening of water skiing season

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High water raises water skiing fears on Deer Lake

Living on Deer Lake isn’t exactly a rough existence but there are times when you have to roll…

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Democrats pile up cash for election

As of Friday morning, the campaign contributions of incumbent Island County commissioner candidates Helen Price Johnson and Angie…

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks wheels in a cart loaded with documents from a murder case to the commissioners’ work session. Banks is asking for additional funding for staff to help address a large workload.

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Island County prosecutor runs low on money

It’s nearly budget season again at Island County and the first official funding requests are beginning to roll…

South Whidbey resident Aaron Simpson serves up a cup of coffee at the Useless Bay Coffee Co. in Langley. The young Democrat is challenging Norma Smith for the District 10 position 1 spot in the state Legislature.

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Novice politician, musician, pilot takes on Rep. Smith

A young classical music lover, pilot and coffee roaster from South Whidbey has announced plans to run for…