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County commissioner questions U.S. mourning of late queen

Melanie Bacon is disgruntled by the White House’s choice of mourning a late British leader.

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Langley council revisits fairground zoning

The Langley City Council dialed back a motion concerning zoning and passed a new one in its place.

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Monkeypox detected in Island County

According to the Department of Health, as of Sept. 22, one case has been recorded in the county.

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A number of towering Douglas fir trees occupy the Langley lot where a South Whidbey resident is proposing a city park should exist.

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Langley lot proposed for future park

A South Whidbey resident hopes community fundraising efforts might secure a new park in Langley.

Ansel Santosa

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Mr. South Whidbey returns to Freeland Hall

Soon, five men will prepare to strut their stuff to the raucous cheers of community members.

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Solar grant to energize school building

An environmentally friendly project is coming to South Whidbey Elementary School.

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Downsizing South Whidbey Should District campuses would have sizable savings

Consolidating campuses could save the South Whidbey School District, big time.

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Langley resident Gary Reeves reels in a fish at Robinson Beach in Freeland, near where the closed Mutiny Bay boat ramp is located.

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Closed boat launch part of larger problem

For three summers now, the boat launch at Robinson Beach has been closed off by a build-up of…

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Langley’s Ethics Board in need of volunteers

Unless some new members can be found, Langley’s Ethics Board is in danger of dissolving soon.

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Event cancelation indicative of underlying pressures

Due to shortage of labor, the Whidbey Island Harvest Festival in Langley has been canceled.

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Langley council approves commitment to zoning change

Council gave the green light for the city to pursue making housing an allowed use at the fairgrounds

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Kelly Sorensen Hansen is the co-owner of Alma, the new sustainable clothing store in Langley that she runs with her mother Diane Sorensen.

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Mother-daughter duo brings sustainable fashion to Langley

For Kelly Sorensen Hansen and Diane Sorensen, their new clothing store is a family affair.

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Council approves ordinance financed by GoFundMe campaign

A new ordinance in Langley is attracting national attention.