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Citizens bemoan proposed utility rate increases

Langley residents are facing utility rate increases on top of already big bills.

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Volunteers for Mobile Turkey Unit assemble Thanksgiving meals.

Life

Turkey Day nonprofit mobilizes for 26th year

The volunteers behind Mobile Turkey Unit are already looking ahead to Thanksgiving.

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Plenty of art supplies and giftwrapping materials can be found at the new rePurpose reuse and recycling center.

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Reuse, recycling center opens on fairgrounds

A zero-waste group has moved to a spacious location on South Whidbey.

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The House of Hope, which opened in 2015, has provided a place to stay for many families, including Tanya Gran, the Whidbey Homeless Coalition’s current executive director.

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Whidbey Homeless Coalition celebrates 10th year

Anonprofit organization that has been supporting some of the most vulnerable community members.

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Business

New pizza place is a quick eat

A new take-and-bake pizza business in Freeland aims to help out busy people and families on the go.

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Langley City Council to discuss utility rate hikes

Langley ratepayers may soon see an increase in their utility bills.

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Life

Concert to feature 30 instruments from across time and space

South Whidbey musicians Andre Feriante and Troy Chapman will take the WICA stage next week.

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Langley mayor emphasizes budget shortfall

More financial issues came to light recently, including a $100,000 increase next year in expenses.

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Washington State Ferries crew members help a kayaker in distress climb aboard their rescue vessel Sunday.

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Swimmer, kayaker delay ferry

Three water rescues ocurred between Mukilteo and Clinton.

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Life

Documentary filmed on Whidbey explores power of touch

The documentary aims to normalize the gentleness of Black masculinity, erasing harmful stereotypes.

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News

Car fire sparked by collision with tree

A driver sustained minor injuries Thursday morning when a car hit a tree and caught on fire.

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Langley resumes Potential Growth Area talks

A new spot has been chosen for Langley’s Potential Growth Area.

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State Ferries plans for charging infrastructure

In anticipation of its new fleet of hybrid-electric vessels, WSF has begun readying its terminals.