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Dr. Ric Prael (right) and his successor

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Longtime Langley dentist puts a cap on his career

LANGLEY — After 35 years next to the dentist’s chair performing thousands of procedures, Dr. Ric Prael has…

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You’ve got mail: Officials gearing up for the 2010 Census

OK, Island County: Time to stand up and be counted again. The 2010 census, the latest tabulation of…

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Busted for his acts of kindness, Freeland teen to get award

Maverick Christensen of Freeland has been caught doing unsolicited good, and he’s going to be honored for it.

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Heroic dog gets her operation after a lottery ticket pays off

It took two years, but Dan Weehunt returned the favor to his dog Li’l Miss, thanks to the…

Volunteers Emily Campbell (left)

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to Holiday House

Holiday House is the gift shop that keeps on giving all this week, thanks to the nonprofit Island…

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Clinton teen builds kiosk as part of Eagle Scout project

At only 14, Jordan Hoch of Clinton is zeroing in on the coveted top rung of Scouting, the…

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Fire district’s new Bayview facility still on the table

Island County Fire District 3 is keeping its longtime dream of a new headquarters and training facility at…

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Choochokam looks for new leaders

Choochokam is ready for new energy to push it up the festival ladder, organizers say.

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Diking official says pump permit was issued correctly

Diking District 1 didn’t exceed the requirements of its permit for a controversial pump project, and the permit…

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Warming trend expected after a weekend of slippery driving on South Whidbey

Look for some possible snow flurries Friday and then a warming trend this weekend after a week of…

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County exploring boat-launch fees at South End parks

Cash-strapped Island County is considering collecting boat-launch fees at the eight facilities it owns, including three on the…

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Langley extends subdivision moratorium

The city’s moratorium on subdivisions in three neighborhoods was extended for another four months by the Langley City…

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LMS student to be a local correspondent for national magazine

There’s a new ace reporter on the beat, and he’s a 12-year-old from Greenbank. “When stuff comes up,…