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Wind of change in the real estate market
The local real estate market could be facing a change in favor of buyers. “The market is slowing…
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South Whidbey parks plan for a fit and fun future
A new park headquarters, an aquatic center, a gymnasium and a fitness center may be future additions to…
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Happy Birthday, Mozart
An accomplished Seattle musician who has always appreciated Whidbey Island’s beauty is bringing a gift to the community.…
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Lake off-limits to swimmers after high levels of toxins found
Lone Lake in Langley has been closed to all swimming due to extremely high levels of a toxin…
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Hearing examiner OK’s Chipshot Heights development
A preliminary plan for a new subdivision in Holmes Harbor received approval by the Island County hearings examiner…
Obituaries
Virginia Jones Price
Longtime Langley businesswoman and South Whidbey civic leader Virginia Jones Price, 76, passed away early Friday, July 21,…
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State experiments with alternative weed-killers on island highway
The state Department of Transportation is now battling weeds on the side of the highway with “compost tea, 
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Good Cheer food bank may move to Masonic Temple
Good Cheer has made an offer to buy the Masonic Temple at Bayview Corner for its new food…
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Greenbank man loses rare cars in fire
A Greenbank man lost his prize possessions recently in a fire at his home. Burned in his shop…
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Locals discover much work remains after Katrina
Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Katrina barreled through New Orleans and its surrounding parishes, pictures of destruction have…
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Nichols Brothers to build the next
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland is on the doorstep of cutting-edge technology with its latest contract to…
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Land around Wilbert Trail is up for sale
An ancient forest on Whidbey Island that has been the site of a standoff between environmentalists and loggers…
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Tribes pitch idea for salmon sanctuaries to port districts
Though the saltgrass, silverweed, water parsley and buttercups are blooming, the marsh at Possession Beach Park is basically…