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Brace for busy 4th of July weekend traffic on and off Whidbey

The Fourth of July falls on Friday, promising long lines for drivers hoping to catch a state ferry.

A new mural on a state ferry and a new exhibit at the Langley Whale Center honor the legacy of Tokitae, a captive orca who lived at the Miami Seaquarium until her death in 2023 (Photo by Orca Network)

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Ferry event, mural to honor orca Tokitae

Nearly two years after her death, the lingering memory of Tokitae is still making a splash.

An eaglet in juvenile black plumage with its mother June 8 in their nest near Goss Lake on South Whidbey (Photo by Linda LaMar)

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No mortar fireworks in Island County this July 4

On Independence Day this year, on Whidbey, one type of firework will be missing from the mix.

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Langley City Council rejects flag proposal

A proposal to honor neighboring nations did not fly at the most recent Langley City Council meeting.

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Port of South Whidbey resumes rezoning request

It’s now believed that a portion of the food booths are on city property, rather than school property

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Coming out for Pride

Events across Whidbey draw large crowds.

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South Whidbey Port mulls possible ICE interaction

Commissioners are considering how to communicate in the event of a visit from ICE

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A brush fire just outside of Freeland scorched a large area next to the highway.

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Brush fires spreading in drier climes

Fires have been cropping up around Whidbey in advance of a Level 1 burn ban that began June…

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This map of zoning areas in Langley shows the location along Cascade Avenue where a change from central business to residential single family zoning has been proposed.

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Langley City Council ponders rezoning request

The council is considering a zoning change that could decrease the amount of commercial area.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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To be or not to be? Shakespeare women answer the question

The run at WICA is the play’s West Coast premiere.

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Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim director.

The Port of South Whidbey has decided to suspend its current search for its next executive director.

Volunteer Ron Ward with Theresa Williams, a Meals on Wheels recipient (photo courtesy of Island Senior Resources).

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Loss of federal funding may be on the horizon for Island Senior Resources

A nonprofit providing services for seniors and disabled adults could be facing a budget shortfall.

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‘No Kings’ protest on Whidbey draws huge turnout

The largest and most visible demonstration took place in Coupeville, where an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people were…