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Sale of cemetery plots on the rise
Within the first three months of this year, 21 traditional plots have been sold in the cemetery.
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Ferry system floats plan to restore service
A plan dedicated to restoring ferry service to pre-pandemic levels may bring hope to riders.
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Moratorium idea elicits big reaction
Rhonda Salerno suggested pausing accepting permit applications for some new development proposals.
Life
Black-led organization to lease Whidbey land for ‘agroecology farm village’
Future generations of farmers will be stewards of a prime piece of farmland, thanks to one donor.
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Langley City Council meeting time changed back again
Some members of the public told the council they opposed the first change.
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Lolita retires from Miami aquarium spotlight
The second oldest killer whale in captivity is off the clock and may return home to the Salish…
Life
Farewell, the Viking way
Friends of Peter Hansen celebrated his life on the second anniversary of his passing March 5.
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Freeland Park improvements planned
Island County commissioners approved an award totaling $226,000 for the playground replacement.
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New fire chief to join district soon
The commissioners chose Nicholas Walsh, who is currently a division fire chief for Anacortes.
Life
South Whidbey sculptor remembered
Freeland resident and prolific sculptor Hank Nelson passed away Feb. 28 at the age of 84.
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State auditor issues finding against Langley
The audit found that the city’s internal controls over its financial operations were inadequate.
Life
Clarinetist, composer returns to share the music
A South Whidbey alum is tuning up for her first show at the Whidbey Island Center for the…
Life
County homeless count makes timely return
An important mandatory event concerning Whidbey’s most vulnerable residents was recently reinstated.