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Langley begins budget hearings

Public hearings will begin this month on the city of Langley’s 2010 preliminary budget. The first hearing will…

H.L. “Rusty” Palmer will take over as Island County Fire District 3 fire chief in February. “I have some new ideas

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Fire district gets a first look at its new chief

The South End’s new fire chief said he can’t wait to get started. And he doesn’t mind the…

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UPDATE | Helland on the way to another term on fire district commission

Two-term incumbent Mike Helland is handily defeating former three-term commissioner Gary Gabelein in the race for another six-year…

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UPDATE | Sparkman has commanding lead in race for Langley City Council seat

Incumbent Russell Sparkman had a big lead over political newcomer Thomas Gill for a four-year term on the…

Sandi Smith of Langley and her show dog Mr. Jones: “He’s very quiet and loves people.”

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Langley show dog a big hit on the European canine circuit

Mr. Jones may be just another fur ball around the house. But in Europe, he’s 22 pounds of…

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Diversity a big issue in Langley council race

Growth, diversity and identity in this seaside city of 1,100 dominate the debate in the only contested race…

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Island County hammered hard by H1N1 flu virus

The new flu is hitting Island County hard, especially at area schools, with student absentee rates reaching a…

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Downtown parking to expand in Langley

Downtown Langley will expand its parking soon, thanks to a federal grant and the cooperation of the Christian…

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Staffing a big issue in fire district commission race

Two-term incumbent Mike Helland and former three-term commissioner Gary Gabelein will face each other in next week’s General…

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Commissioner silent after conflict-of-interest claim

Concerned about the appearance of a conflict of interest, Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson has decided to…

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Free lunch at Langley CMA Church is set in stone

It was a rocking good lunch on Tuesday in the basement of Langley’s Christian & Missionary Alliance Church…

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Group pushes for new sign — to promote Langley

Buoyed by one sign victory, some South End residents are shooting for another. They say don’t let a…

Friends of Freeland volunteers place one of 24 new planter boxes in a downtown Freeland parking lot. From left are local sculptor Sue Taves

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Friends plant an idea for Freeland’s future

They’re not only planting flowers, but also the idea that driver-dominated downtown Freeland can function for other people,…