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Seligson, Allderdice forego council election run

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Langley City Council has a couple of seats to fill come November.

O'Neal runs again for South Whidbey school board; filing period ends today

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

Veteran South Whidbey School District board of directors member Fred O'Neal decided to run again for his position, perhaps after seeing he would have some competition.

Flight operations scheduled at Outlying Field near Coupeville

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:00:00 PST

Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are scheduled to occur at Outlying Field Coupeville, from Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23.

Island rallies around victims of Langley house fire

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

When a fire ravaged their home on Anthes Avenue on Friday evening, the Jones/Russell family lost everything — their home, their car, their furniture, clothes, toys for the kids, birth certificates and family photos.

Central Whidbey H&H fixes 20 homes

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

More than 100 volunteers participating May 4 in the Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers workday

Bayview hit and run sends driver to hospital

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 PDT

A high-speed impact sent a Subaru Baja and its driver through the Bayview Road/Highway 525 intersection from a dead stop Tuesday morning.

SLIDESHOW | Langley house burns down, occupants escape unharmed

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

A fire claimed the Langley home and vehicle of Marilie Johnson the night of May 10. Her two grandchildren, three dogs, several cats and she escaped unharmed.

Clinton driver hits tree on Central Whidbey, ends up in hospital

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

A Clinton resident was transported to Whidbey General Hospital Friday morning after her car struck a tree along State Highway 20 near Libbey Road.

Cooler, warmer jail planned for Island County inmates

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

An antiquated climate-control system and lighting at the Island County Jail may soon be replaced to the tune of $1.4 million.

Fishing rod gives away South Whidbey burglary suspects

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 PDT

Three people are suspected in an April 23 laundromat burglary and a car prowl in Langley.

Fire destroys Langley home | UPDATE

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

We may never know the exact cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Langley late Friday afternoon.

Whidbey burglary suspect tracked, literally

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 PDT

A cart track led an amateur investigator to the home of an alleged South Whidbey burglar, court documents indicate.

Whidbey woman charged with hitting men with bamboo

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

A Clinton woman was arrested for seriously injuring two men by beating them with a bamboo cane last week, according to Island County Superior Court documents.

The Village Doctor: Better health prescribed for South Whidbey

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

After months of construction, Dr. Annastasia Kovscek will trade in paint brushes and tools for her stethoscope and will begin seeing patients Wednesday, May 22.

‘Old school’ journalism lives on at old Langley Middle School

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Getting advice on homework, parents and dating in middle school is so much easier these days.

Fire destroys Langley home, people, animals escape

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:00 PDT

A home was destroyed by fire in Langley late Friday afternoon but two adults, two children, four dogs and several cats escaped the inferno unharmed.

South Whidbey Fire/EMS threw everything it had at the stubborn blaze, but even after 20 minutes of battle flames were still licking above the roof of the house, located at 460 Anthes Avenue, about block up the hill from the United Methodist Church.

Dozens turn out for Day of Prayer in Coupeville

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

A group of religious leaders, community leaders and faithful ventured to the steps of the former Island County courthouse May 2 to pray and give thanks.

Navy doubles Poseidon order headed to Whidbey

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

The Navy plans to more than double the number of P-8A Poseidons destined for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

Public defender faces competition in Island County

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

Beginning next year, Island County could be served by a new public defender.

Whidbey stops hunger at the mail box today

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Whidbey Island post offices sponsor their “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive Saturday, May 11.

South Whidbey Fire/EMS shells out $134K for work

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT

Looking forward to added revenue from an approved levy lift, South Whidbey Fire/EMS awarded contracts totaling $140,000 at its stations.

Ethics thinkers gather for new Langley code

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

Shaping right and wrong in the Village by the Sea is in the hands of nine people, and they want more input in the days to come.

Whidbey woman wielding bamboo hits men

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

A 21-year-old Clinton woman was arrested for seriously injuring two men by beating them with a bamboo cane last week, according to court documents.

Noble Creek purchase by Langley hits a county wall

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

Island County put the brakes on a plan to help Langley pay for an eight-acre conservation easement this week.

First-time boatyard gets $140K contract from South Whidbey Fire/EMS

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

North Cross Aluminum just landed the big one.

South Whidbey Fire/EMS commissioners formally approved a contract and payment to the Freeland company to build its fire boat for $143,668.16.

Sen. Bailey hopes 144-car ferry is funded

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 PDT

Sen. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, will go to work Monday, May 13, on trying to get a third, 144-car ferry funded

South Whidbey PSTAs award Golden Acorns

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

A handful of folks around South Whidbey carried some hardware home from the Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator awards last month.

South Whidbey School Board offers bus pickup compromise on Crawford Road

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

A long, winding road had one parent furious over a lack of school bus pickup.

Nichols jobs depend on another ferry

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Eighty to 100 jobs on South Whidbey are riding on the outcome of a transportation bill still up in the air as the Washington State Legislature prepares for its special session beginning Monday, May 13.

Council backtracks on Mo’s noise, nightlife rules

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

If at first you don’t succeed, send it to the planning advisory board for further study, even after months of work on what was originally a simple, restrictive nightlife ordinance.