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Freeland artisan offers ‘Hand-Poured Hygge’

A South Whidbey candlemaker is mixing up plenty of holiday-inspired scents.

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Life

Plethora of events celebrate the longest night

With the winter solstice falling on a weekend, there’s plenty of ways to welcome it on Whidbey.

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Life

Christmas House makes spirits bright

Every December, a Langley flower stand becomes a bright beacon for those seeking holiday cheer.

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Langley Creative District reveals plans for outdoor art, cultural museum

Pedestrians strolling by the Cascade Avenue bluff in Langley will have more to see besides the sea.

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Groundbreaking set for Habitat project in Freeland

The first Habitat for Humanity project in Freeland since before COVID-19 is making steady progress.

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Better broadband coming to South Whidbey

A European-based company is helping a local telecommunications company bring greater connectivity.

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Dishing up community: Mobile Turkey Unit by the numbers

On Thanksgiving morning, volunteers joined forces to cook and deliver a hot meal.

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The Tokitae ferry prepares to dock.

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Tokitae ferry plagued by horn issues

Neighbors reported hearing a series of short blasts, similar to a car alarm that is not an uncommon.

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Development is still being considered for the 40-acre parcel on Coles Road.

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End of the road for Coles Valley PUD

A sizeable housing development within Langley is no longer moving forward in its current form.

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Participants get creative with their lanterns.

Life

Lantern parade to light up Langley

The end of the year with its early sunsets can be a dark and dreary time. Community members…

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Langley City Council approves utility rate hikes

The city council unanimously approved increases in utility rates for water, sewer and stormwater.

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Langley finds mystery $1 million in coffers

A spare $1 million that was previously unaccounted for was recently found in Langley’s bank accounts.

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Lawsuit filed over dock damage

A Canadian tugboat company is being sued for damaging a dock owned by the Port of South Whidbey.