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    Articles by Kira Erickson
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    Whidbey’s lone elk showing signs of his age
    By Kira Erickson • January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    Though he may be aging, one of Whidbey’s most venerated residents is still kicking.

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    Emergency rental assistance program coming to an end
    Emergency rental assistance program coming to an end
    By Kira Erickson • January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    Funding is running out sooner than expected for a federal program providing rental assistance

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    Photo by David Welton
    2025, a year for protesting
    By Kira Erickson • January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    Here are the top news stories from the South Whidbey Record in 2025.

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    Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs
    Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs
    By Kira Erickson • December 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Riders of the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route should brace for cancellations of runs in 2026.

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    This city of Langley zoning map shows the parcels on the south side of Edgecliff Drive that would have been affected by the zoning change, had it passed.
    Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward
    By Kira Erickson • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.

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    Christmas wishes and whims
    By Kira Erickson • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Here’s what kids on South Whidbey are asking Santa for this holiday season.

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    (Photo provided by Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary) Chickens enjoy ripe berries as brightly colored as gems at Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary, where unsellable produce becomes dinner for farm animals.
    From waste to wonderful: Farm sanctuary collects leftover...
    By Kira Erickson • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton keeps unsellable produce from heading to the landfill.

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    Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for housing feasibility study
    Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for...
    By Kira Erickson • December 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port has not yet lost sight of a controversial project.

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    Island County won’t apply for grant for algae control for Lone Lake
    Island County won’t apply for grant for algae...
    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Commissioners favor invasive species treatment in lakes.

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    Photo by David Welton
    All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start...
    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.

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    Rent to increase for fairgrounds tenants
    Rent to increase for fairgrounds tenants
    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Rents are going up for tenants who lease commercial space at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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    Photo provided by John Norris
    Community rallies after car smashes Freeland business
    By Kira Erickson • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Noel Nic’Fergusson was standing behind the register in Wild Birds Unlimited when the Subaru entered.

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    Staff-proposed moratorium approved by Langley City Council
    Staff-proposed moratorium approved by Langley City Council
    By Kira Erickson • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    The city of Langley may be moving ahead with a six-month building moratorium on new development under the city’s Multifamily…

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