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Motorist drives vehicle into Puget Sound

A driver had to escape her sinking car after the vehicle was driven down the boat launch at…

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Comprehensive plan public hearing considered by board of commissioners

The Island County Board of Commissioners are considering scheduling a public hearing for ordinances that would finalize the…

Contributed photo Members of Hunziker’s family toss a biodegradable box containing Hunziker’s ashes off a ferry on the Mukilteo-to-Clinton route.

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Saying goodbye the South Whidbey way

From the stern of a ferry on the Mukilteo-to-Clinton route Friday afternoon, a group of people prepared to…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                 Langley resident Bill Marshall uses a visual aid while practicing a speech at the first open house for the local Toastmasters chapter, South Whidbey Sound Off.

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South Whidbey Toastmasters chapter aims for new members

Whether they’re aiming to overcome the fear of speeches, impress their employer or simply touch up their English…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                Contractors pump storm water from an empty lot at Brighton Beach in Clinton. The lot and the surrounding area was estimated to be submerged in about four feet of water.

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Torrential downpour breaches Brighton Beach berm in Clinton

An evening rainstorm last week was too much for the Brighton Beach berm, or small dike, resulting in…

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Holiday closure for Island County solid waste facilities

Island County solid waste facilities will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the following day, Friday, Nov. 25.

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South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District director meets with state representatives

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Director Doug Coutts met with Island County state representatives to update them on…

Contributed photo Nationally acclaimed reporter and Washington commenter for PBS NewsHour, Mark Shields, discussed the state of American politics with Langley resident Robert Merry.

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Former reporter, Langley resident goes face-to-face with Washington insiders

When Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) executives and board members sat down in the spring to…

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High tides predicted across Puget Sound

Today’s tide is predicted to go above the high astronomical tide, HAT, and cause flooding in places like…

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Langley may waive House of Hope application and buildings fees

To help the South Whidbey Homeless Coalition expand its office space in Langley, the Langley CityCouncil waived application…

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New volunteer firefighters brought onto South Whidbey Fire/EMS

In the wake of increasing emergency calls, South Whidbey Fire/EMS has welcomed 15 new volunteer firefighters to its…

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Comprehensive plan approval not far

The Island County Comprehensive Plan and Freeland Subarea Plan are inching toward approval after the county’s planning commission…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                George Springer hops on the computer from which he operates Langley Community Radio. The radio station shares the same space as his side businesses, Whidbey Island Moped and RC Quadcopters.

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Langley do-it-yourselfer juggles businesses, hobbies

While some take full advantage of their down time to kick their feet up and unwind, others are…