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Election certification yields wins for write-in candidates
Voter turnout this year in Island County was 49%, well above the state average of 39%.
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Langley mandates employee vaccines
All city employees of Langley will soon need to follow a new vaccination rule.
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Parks and Rec District will ask for levy lift
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District will ask for an increase in its operations levy.
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South Whidbey schools levy set for February ballot
The South Whidbey School Board is seeking a replacement levy that decreases the property tax rate.
Life
Picker finds a toolbox full of Pacific Northwest history
John Norris found custom-made tools that were hand-forged during the first half of the 20th century.
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Langley police chief retiring
After five years in the department, Langley’s Chief of Police is set to retire from his position.
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City council meeting moved to Nov. 22
Council members will revisit agenda items that were discussed during the month’s first meeting.
Life
Bedtime story brought to the page in “On Wings of Wonder”
What started as a children’s picture book evolved to a 260-page novel for readers ages 9-12.
Life
Whidbey Art Market returns Nov. 26 and 27
The market creator hopes that shoppers will see the value in buying locally this holiday season.
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Farmers take stand against public health permitting
Local farmers are asking county commissioners to support a cherished Whidbey staple — the farmstand.
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Citizen committee becomes more permanent, expands eligibility requirements
One year after its formation, an ad-hoc committee led by Langley residents seeks permanent status
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Deadline for Mobile Turkey Unit sign up is Nov. 18
This year marks the 23rd for Mobile Turkey Unit, a nonprofit serving free Thanksgiving Day meals.