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‘Apostrophe’ is coming-of-age tale, punctuated with drama

There are several factors that make Liza Powel O’Brien’s new play unique.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Open house coming to collaborative work space

The public will soon have a chance to observe the processes of the art community.

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Conan O’Brien makes cameo appearance in Langley

The TV star was in town Friday for the premiere of his wife’s play at WICA.

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Tree code leaves room for violations

The unpermitted removal of trees within the city of Langley continues to be an issue.

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City sets sights on Juneteenth

The city of Langley is planning its first annual observance of Juneteenth.

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Langley receives extension for infrastructure grant

County commissioners granted Langley a two-year extension, moving the deadline to Dec. 31, 2024.

Marie Bergstrom holds a blue heron wing against fourth grader Athena Miller’s outstretched arm to demonstrate the enormous size of the bird’s wingspan. (Photo by David Welton)

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Classroom provides bird’s eye view

Fourth graders in Kathleen Stanley’s class spent a week of school learning about all things avian.

Landscape artist Kathy Lull is planning to lead a series of “en plein air” painting classes this summer at a variety of picturesque outdoor locations around Whidbey Island. (Photo by David Welton)

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A breath of fresh air

A landscape artist is hopeful others will join her outdoors painting scenes around Whidbey Island.

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Students advocate for zero waste ordinance

South Whidbey students have once again played a role in helping to protect of the environment.

Photo by Scott Chaplin
A bluff near First Street in Langley has been experiencing some erosion.

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Bluff erosion chips away at Langley waterfront

The city is currently in the process of assessing the urgency of the situation.

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County, club negotiate Freeland Hall contract

After some discussion this week, it appears that things at Freeland Hall may remain the same.

South Whidbey School Farms Manager Emily Koller walks past a class of kids picking veggies at the school farm. Kids, from left to right: Simone Boland, Charlotte Bunch, David Bermingham and Thaddeus Campbell. (Photo by David Welton)

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New school farm manager joins South Whidbey District

This spring, the fresh veggies aren’t the only new addition at the South Whidbey School Farms.

Photo by David Welton
Greg and Elizabeth Osenbach sit before their empty vineyard. The last harvest of the year has happened for Whidbey Island Winery, which will be ceasing production and retail operations this year.

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Partners in wine announce retirement

After three decades in operation, the island’s oldest winery is winding down.