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South Whidbey Port mulls possible ICE interaction

Commissioners are considering how to communicate in the event of a visit from ICE

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Coming out for Pride

Events across Whidbey draw large crowds.

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A brush fire just outside of Freeland scorched a large area next to the highway.

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Brush fires spreading in drier climes

Fires have been cropping up around Whidbey in advance of a Level 1 burn ban that began June…

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This map of zoning areas in Langley shows the location along Cascade Avenue where a change from central business to residential single family zoning has been proposed.

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Langley City Council ponders rezoning request

The council is considering a zoning change that could decrease the amount of commercial area.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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To be or not to be? Shakespeare women answer the question

The run at WICA is the play’s West Coast premiere.

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Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim director.

The Port of South Whidbey has decided to suspend its current search for its next executive director.

Volunteer Ron Ward with Theresa Williams, a Meals on Wheels recipient (photo courtesy of Island Senior Resources).

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Loss of federal funding may be on the horizon for Island Senior Resources

A nonprofit providing services for seniors and disabled adults could be facing a budget shortfall.

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‘No Kings’ protest on Whidbey draws huge turnout

The largest and most visible demonstration took place in Coupeville, where an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people were…

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Caps off to the top grads at Oak Harbor High School

Ten seniors describe their fondest memories, advice for students, post-graduation plans and more.

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Spate of fires hit South Whidbey this week

Units reported to Second Street in downtown Langley for a structure fire in a building.

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South Whidbey Port may reconsider candidate for director position

Port of South Whidbey employees and members of the public may have waylaid plans to hire a candidate.

Photo by David Welton

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Their cup of tea: Whidbey couple grows herbs for steeping

They transformed mowed pastures of a historic South Whidbey property into blooming gardens.

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Island County comp plan’s revised goals and policies open for public input

Visit islandcounty2045.com/compplan to view the drafts of each element.