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Langley’s 12th committee to consider lodging taxes

The city of Langley has added yet another committee to its growing list of citizen boards.

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Wanted: Elves for Greenbank holiday market

This year, even Santa Claus finds himself short-staffed.

Photo by David Welton

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Save haven for rescued critters in need of support

Over the past year, Debbie Wilkie has taken in more than 500 unwanted or neglected animals.

File photo Lone Lake on South Whidbey has a history of water quality problems.

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State may help with Whidbey algae woes

Island County officials are searching for ways to deal with a more subtler aspect of climate change.

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Two separate structure fires caused by generators occurred on South Whidbey over the weekend.

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Unsafe generator use sparks South Whidbey fires

At least two structure fires caused by generators over the weekend have rendered homes unlivable.

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Goosefoot convenes new housing organization

A South Whidbey nonprofit formed a working group to address the growing housing crisis.

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Commissioners approve rate increase for solid waste disposal

Next year there will be increases in the rates county residents pay for the disposal of solid waste.

Photo by David Welton

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Tiny house project makes big progress, still seeks volunteers

A tiny housing village in Langley nearing completion is in search of more volunteers.

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Mobile Turkey Unit gears up for 24th year of service

A South Whidbey holiday tradition of giving is in search of more volunteers.

Photo by David Welton

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End of an era: Midwife retires, Greenbank Birth Center closes

After three decades, midwife Cynthia Jaffe is ready to make her exit from the profession.

Photos by David Welton
Magician JR Russell attempts to pull something out of his ear. For the past eight years, Russell has been teaching magic to kids with a side of life skills.

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Sleight of hand: Popular classes are about more than magic

Oak Harbor magician JR Russell has been performing and teaching classes for the past eight years.

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Farming conference is a chance to glean info

An effort between two groups has resulted in the first conference of its kind for Whidbey farmers.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Artist seeks help kicking off ‘Cast of Characters’

MacLeod has turned 50 of her portraits into a deck of cards, which are paired with writing prompts.