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    Articles by Kira Erickson
    UW professor floats idea for tunnel between Whidbey, Mukilteo
    UW professor floats idea for tunnel between Whidbey,...
    By Kira Erickson • March 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    The underwater alternative to the state’s ferry system involves a tunnel 610 feet below sea level.

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    The Whidbey Scenic Isle Way runs through Greenbank, with water views. Photo by Sherrye Wyatt
    Scenic byway earns national designation
    By Kira Erickson • March 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    T he Cascade Loop, including the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way, is now a National Scenic Byway.

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    Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
In one of the tanks in his new store, fish follow business owner Jason Blair’s finger.
    Finny business: ‘Fish nerd’ opening store in Greenbank
    By Kira Erickson • February 26, 2021 1:30 am

    Jason Blair’s store will have a variety of aquarium fish and aquascapes.

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    Langley bugged about banning pesticides
    Langley bugged about banning pesticides
    By Kira Erickson • February 23, 2021 1:30 pm

    The city wants to discourage the use of insecticides within city limits although it can’t enforce it.

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    Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project
    Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project
    By Kira Erickson • February 23, 2021 1:30 pm

    Council members agreed to transfer the sculpture program from the arts commission to the nonprofit.

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    Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group
The Maersk Singapore in Holmes Harbor Thursday afternoon.
    Big boats moored in Holmes Harbor
    By Kira Erickson • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    Two of the four had left by Friday morning.

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    Hospital finances in critical condition
    Hospital finances in critical condition
    By Kira Erickson • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    Last week WhidbeyHealth had negative 1.7 days of cash on hand for operating expenses.

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    Letter raises concerns about politics in schools
    Letter raises concerns about politics in schools
    By Kira Erickson • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The letter to the South Whidbey School Board contains 38 signatures.

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    Langley council continues wireless ordinance talks
    Langley council continues wireless ordinance talks
    By Kira Erickson • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The council agreed to separate smart meters from the discourse about a forthcoming wireless ordinance.

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    Adam Wundrow of Whidbey Sun and Wind installs a solar panel.
    South Whidbey School Farms gets upgrades
    By Kira Erickson • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    Grow lights are now powered by solar panels.

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    A fire Sunday evening fully engulfed a trailer at a Deer Lake Road residence. No one was injured. Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
    Fire Sunday destroys trailer in Clinton
    By Kira Erickson • February 16, 2021 4:00 pm

    No one was injured in the fire.

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    South Whidbey students returning to school next week
    South Whidbey students returning to school next week
    By Kira Erickson • February 16, 2021 4:00 pm

    First and third graders will return to school Feb. 22 and others will be phased back in March.

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    Santosa’s daughter Gwen, 2, tests out some of the toys in the new Mother Mentors “boutique.” Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
    Mother Mentors boutique opens on South End
    By Kira Erickson • February 12, 2021 3:30 pm

    The first day of operation is this Saturday, Feb. 13.

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