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Former fire commissioner candidate dropped from roster
A longtime firefighter and recent fire commissioner candidate has been dropped from the volunteer rolls of Island County…
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Salmon return to Glendale eight months after disaster
Despite severe flooding last spring and another scare two weeks ago, the fish are back in Glendale Creek.
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Wave of fuel thefts hits Freeland rental business
When they named it U-Haul, they didn’t mean you hauling the gas out of the trucks and running…
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Another baby orca spotted in waters off Whidbey
There’s a new baby in the family of orca whales frequently seen off Whidbey Island. The new arrival,…
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Blowin’ smoke in Bayview: Firefighters hone their fire-ventilation skills
It’s a case where blowing smoke was a good thing. More than two dozen local firefighters honed their…
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Langley Library added to city’s list of historic buildings
The original section of the Langley Library has been added to the Langley Historic Preservation Commission’s Register of…
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Freeland fair-trade importers done in by an unfair economy
After 19 years as fair-traders, Kris and Michael Barker are hanging up their ponchos and looking for other…
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Langley may extend subdivision moratorium
The city’s moratorium on subdivisions in three neighborhoods is expected to be extended for another three months.
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Trinity Lutheran Church gives thanks for Pastor Jim
Pastor Jim Lindus looks back fondly at the 20 years he has been in the pulpit at Trinity…
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No raises next year in Langley budget
As the economy continues to pitch and roll, the city of Langley is keeping a tight grip on…
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Ambitious Langley parks plan ready for public hearing
After 16 months of deliberation, the city’s 20-year parks and open space plan is ready for a public…
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Busy Nichols Brothers adds to workforce in Freeland
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has added about 10 new employees in the past month, and the yard is…
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s an octogenarian
Trudy Martin of Langley has taken another big leap of faith, this one from 10,000 feet up.