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Toxic algae bloom results in Lone Lake closure

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Toxic algae bloom results in Lone Lake closure

Lone Lake is closed temporarily due to toxic algae levels that are nearly 50 times above the provisional…

Jessie Stensland / Whidbey News Group — Arson suspect Blake Fountain appears in court Friday afternoon with attorney Craig Platt.

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Man alleged to have destroyed two homes charged with first degree arson

The man accused of starting a fire that burned two homes was charged Monday with arson in the…

VA reps to assist veterans with enrollment, eligibility

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VA reps to assist veterans with enrollment, eligibility

Before Navy veteran and Coupeville resident Art Durand connected with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, he could hardly…

Hawk in grocery store swoops over shoppers, scares employees

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Hawk in grocery store swoops over shoppers, scares employees

A sharp-shinned hawk made a Whidbey Island grocery store its home for about 12 hours on March 15.

Evan Thompson / The Record — On Thursday, Mayor Tim Callison billed The Record $64 for the time spent by city attorney Mike Kenyon in responding to a reporter’s inquiry. The mayor’s move has been criticized by champions of open government, attorneys and elected Langley officials.

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City’s mayor puts price on press access to city attorney

In an unprecedented move, Langley Mayor Tim Callison began a new practice of billing the media for speaking…

Teacher’s impact reached beyond generations

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Teacher’s impact reached beyond generations

Some things in life can have small beginnings.

Longtime Red Cross operator looks back on experiences

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Longtime Red Cross operator looks back on experiences

Serendipity and immersion have been the name of the game in Dan Prewitt’s life.

Evan Thompson / Whidbey News Group                                Ann Medlock, a Clinton resident, is the founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to shedding light on those who stick their necks out for the common good.

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Honoring those for sticking a neck out for common good

Despair. Disgust.

Evan Thompson / The Record                                Langley residents Jack and Suzanne Healy opened their store, Artisan Crafted, in September. It is located on First Street in Langley.

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Unique home decor available at store on First Street

For Jack and Suzanne Healy, owners of Artisan Crafted on First Street in Langley, home decor and accessories…

Evan Thompson / The Record Jim “Coach” Leierer’s daughter, Nanette Pierson (left) and community member Jon Chapman (right) stand on South Whidbey High School’s football field next to a picture of the deceased coach. The school board unanimously approved the stadium be renamed after longtime football coach Jim “Coach” Leierer on Wednesday night.

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‘Coach’ lives on — School board renaming SW stadium

Even in his 90s, ‘Coach’ Leierer was never far from sidelines, and now stadium will bear his name

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Center coordinating housing assistance for those in need

Eyeing a stack of files representing 121 clients, Island County Housing Support Center Housing Navigator Malissa Taylor remembers…

Bob Richardson and Maureen McDonald say just about anyone can be successful in researching their family history.

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Research leads to fascinating look into families

With some hard-nosed research, a healthy dose of persistence and a little bit of luck, just about anyone…

Mark Lucero

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Innovative program to combine poetry, nature, touchstones to rise above grief

Grief can be a powerful emotion and often detrimental to one’s life journey. It’s also a fundamental part…