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Langley City Council resumes discussions about racial injustice

Langley officials and community members decided to continue the discussion about dismantling systemic racism during Monday’s council meeting.

Closure of Coupeville’s Front Street curbed by opposition to proposal

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Closure of Coupeville’s Front Street curbed by opposition to proposal

Coupeville leaders are no longer considering closing Front Street to traffic.

Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group                                Clinton resident Claudia Fuller, right, and Freeland resident Rebecca Rickabaugh. Fuller holds a sign with a picture of her three-year-old grandson Elijah that says “Don’t shoot my grandson. Black Lives Matter.”

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Langley protests shift to Black Lives Matter

For one hour out of the week, the Langley bunnies of Cascade Avenue have been ceding the long…

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County: No, you’re not required to pay for free COVID-19 tests

County officials are urging people who have received invoices for the free COVID tests they received back in…

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Defunding police and racial injustice discussed at Langley council meeting

South Whidbey residents are calling on Langley leaders to be the first to support change in the community.

Photo provided                                Angela Kurtz with her grandchildren, Addison and Alexandria.

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Woman injured in camper explosion

A North Whidbey woman whose life is in pieces after an explosion destroyed her entire home is seeking…

Photos provided                                Lauren Fletcher of Mutiny Bay Blues and Kyle Flack of Bell’s Farm pack weekly Food Hub orders. Flack said COVID-19 has helped people realize the importance of small-scale farming and shopping locally.

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Co-op supporting farmers

An organization dedicated to supporting Whidbey agriculture has opened sales of produce and other products to retail customers,…

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Business reports backlash after posts about MAGA hats, masks

A South Whidbey business taking a stand against racism and police brutality wants people to know that all…

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Parade planned Saturday for South Whidbey grads

A celebration for the graduating class of South Whidbey High School is scheduled to occur beginning at noon…

Photo provided                                “Auntie” Jackie Huerta often has her 8-year-old granddaughter, Naomi Jean, to help her in the kitchen.

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Oak Harbor caterer is adapting her business to COVID-19

An Oak Harbor caterer with a love of cooking for the masses has had to reinvent herself and…

Pot shops see green

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Pot shops see green

State data shows that Island County cannabis dispensaries have had an increase in sales, a trend which managers…

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Langley council reschedules meeting due to agenda error

Video conferencing may seem like the perfect way to recreate face-to-face public meetings, albeit virtually. However, issues with…

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Island triathlon taking on virtual format this year

For the first time in its history, the Whidbey Island Triathlon will be happening virtually due to COVID-19.