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    Articles by Kira Erickson
    Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
A brush fire just outside of Freeland scorched a large area next to the highway.
    Brush fires spreading in drier climes
    By Kira Erickson • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Fires have been cropping up around Whidbey in advance of a Level 1 burn ban that began June 20.

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This map of zoning areas in Langley shows the location along Cascade Avenue where a change from central business to residential single family zoning has been proposed.
    Langley City Council ponders rezoning request
    By Kira Erickson • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The council is considering a zoning change that could decrease the amount of commercial area.

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    Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
    To be or not to be? Shakespeare women...
    By Kira Erickson • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The run at WICA is the play’s West Coast premiere.

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    Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim director.
    Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim...
    By Kira Erickson • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port of South Whidbey has decided to suspend its current search for its next executive director.

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    Volunteer Ron Ward with Theresa Williams, a Meals on Wheels recipient (photo courtesy of Island Senior Resources).
    Loss of federal funding may be on the...
    By Kira Erickson • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    A nonprofit providing services for seniors and disabled adults could be facing a budget shortfall.

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    Photo by David Welton
    ‘No Kings’ protest on Whidbey draws huge turnout
    By Kira Erickson • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The largest and most visible demonstration took place in Coupeville, where an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people were in attendance.

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    Caps off to the top grads at Oak...
    By Kira Erickson • June 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Ten seniors describe their fondest memories, advice for students, post-graduation plans and more.

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    Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
    Spate of fires hit South Whidbey this week
    By Kira Erickson • June 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Units reported to Second Street in downtown Langley for a structure fire in a building.

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    South Whidbey Port may reconsider candidate for director position
    South Whidbey Port may reconsider candidate for director...
    By Kira Erickson • June 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Port of South Whidbey employees and members of the public may have waylaid plans to hire a candidate.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Their cup of tea: Whidbey couple grows herbs...
    By Kira Erickson • June 13, 2025 1:30 am

    They transformed mowed pastures of a historic South Whidbey property into blooming gardens.

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    Island County comp plan’s revised goals and policies open for public input
    Island County comp plan’s revised goals and policies...
    By Kira Erickson • June 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Visit islandcounty2045.com/compplan to view the drafts of each element.

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    Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
    Global tariffs have local consequences on Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • June 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Accidental overcharges, shipments held up at customs and duty bills in limbo are some of the issues.

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    Young chess champ wins second place in regional...
    By Kira Erickson • June 6, 2025 1:30 am

    Ten-year-old Clementine Penny of Clinton competed in the U.S. Chess Federation tournament.

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