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COVID-19 pandemic in the process of becoming endemic

Island County officially reached a milestone of 10,000 reported COVID-19 cases during the pandemic.

This diagram shows the portion of the Miller Road right-of-way Island County commissioners voted to vacate in a meeting April 5. (Island County image)

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County to vacate portion of Miller Road right-of-way

The decision drew opposition from Wright’s Crossing LLC.

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Woman dies after being pinned by electric vehicle

A 68-year-old Clinton woman has died as a result of an unusual car accident two weeks ago.

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Council nixes Dog House’s appeal for access

Langley City Council was hesitant to grant a request for the owners of a building under renovation.

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53rd Coupeville plant sale planned

A beloved tradition for Whidbey plant-lovers is back in full swing.

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Changes on the horizon for Meerkerk Gardens

A new crop of rhododendrons isn’t the only change coming to Meerkerk Gardens this spring.

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Easter egg hunts planned on Whidbey

Whidbey Island is celebrating Easter with a slew of events for children and adults this month.

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Tavier Wasser is Langley's new chief of police.

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Langley names Wasser to head police department

The search for the city of Langley’s new chief of police is over.

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Members of the Not in Our Parks Coalition hold signs protesting Navy training in state parks.

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In win for WEAN, judge rules Navy can’t train in parks

A judge ruled that the commission’s decision was outside its authority and violated state law.

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A woolly bounty

Countless sheep owe their gratitude to Kevin Dunham for keeping the wool out of their eyes.

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Soup soiree to support Ukrainian families

The serving begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the Braeburn in downtown Langley.

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Deborah Palmer’s murder remains unsolved after 25 years

Police hope advances in forensic science can help break case

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County COVID cases near 10K

Rates of new infections remain a fraction of what they were in the midst of the omicron surge.