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A complaint was aimed at Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick regarding his time as city planner.

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Whistleblower complaint aimed at Langley mayor

Just four months into the job and another major controversy has landed on freshman Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick’s…

Freeland resident Lucas Jushinski addresses the Langley City Council Monday. The body has agreed not to adopt rules that would allow for medical marijuana access points in Langley.

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Langley’s a ‘safe haven’ for medical pot users

Medical marijuana access points will not be allowed in Langley but the community will be a “safe haven”…

Langley City Councilman Hal Seligson talks about his proposal to reinstate a controversial truck loading zone on Second Street at the council's regular Monday meeting.

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Mayor rethinks Second Street

Despite its popularity among some members of the business community, a proposal to temporarily reinstate a commercial truck…

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Langley water to cost less for many, more for some

Langley will unveil an update to its 2012 comprehensive water system plan and a set of proposed water…

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Langley to pass on medical marijuana proposal

Unwilling to adopt rules themselves that would pave the way for a medical marijuana distribution center in Langley,…

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Island County commissioners may put damper on fireworks use

In response to a handful of citizen complaints, Island County commissioners are taking a closer look at existing…

Dignitaries participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for Island Transit's new facility off Highway 20 just south of Coupeville.

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Ground broken for $22.4 million Island Transit project

More than a decade of effort came to fruition Tuesday when Island Transit held a groundbreaking ceremony signifying…

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Put new taxes before the public, Emerson urges

Island County’s lone Republican commissioner made a surprise proposal to her Democratic colleagues Monday that would require new…

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Marijuana proposal snuffed out in Langley

Murky and conflicting laws appear to have doomed a proposal for a medical marijuana business in Langley.

Island Transit Director Martha Rose holds up the layout design for the new headquarters in Coupeville. A contract with an Everson-based construction firm has been conditionally approved and groundbreaking is planned for April 10.

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$17 million transit expansion begins in April

You’d be hard pressed to find any frowns at Island Transit these days.

The current Langley Marina may soon get an upgrade after a hearing examiner proposed to move forward with a $2.5 million expansion.

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Marina’s first phase blessed by hearing examiner

After years of planning, revision and discussion, it appears phase one of the Langley Marina project will float…

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County plans more asphalt this summer

COUPEVILLE — Island County is expected to spend more than $3.9 million taking care of roads this summer.

Langley Community Planning Director Jeff Arango walks along a section of First Street recording the presence of cherry trees in the right of way. Langley is working on a new tree protection ordinance and Arango is performing a tree inventory.

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Langley reconnoiters trees for protection

LANGLEY — In the interest of providing a firm foundation for a future tree protection ordinance in Langley,…