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Photo reminds whale watchers of ‘salmon hat’ fad

Recent reports have observers wondering if orcas are resuming a “hat” fad originated in the 1980s.

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Alternative holiday ballet commissioned for WICA

Christopher Stowell hopes to create a new holiday tradition with “Let It Snow: A Holiday Revue.”

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Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations power up Island County vehicles outside of the Camano Island administration building.

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County mulls electric vehicle charging policy

The policy involves the construction and operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.

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Fire leaves family with nothing before the holidays

Though no humans were harmed, a kitten perished in a house fire Wednesday morning on South Whidbey.

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Plethora of events celebrate the longest night

With the winter solstice falling on a weekend, there’s plenty of ways to welcome it on Whidbey.

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Christmas House makes spirits bright

Every December, a Langley flower stand becomes a bright beacon for those seeking holiday cheer.

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Dishing up community: Mobile Turkey Unit by the numbers

On Thanksgiving morning, volunteers joined forces to cook and deliver a hot meal.

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The Tokitae ferry prepares to dock.

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Tokitae ferry plagued by horn issues

Neighbors reported hearing a series of short blasts, similar to a car alarm that is not an uncommon.

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Development is still being considered for the 40-acre parcel on Coles Road.

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End of the road for Coles Valley PUD

A sizeable housing development within Langley is no longer moving forward in its current form.

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Participants get creative with their lanterns.

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Lantern parade to light up Langley

The end of the year with its early sunsets can be a dark and dreary time. Community members…

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Langley City Council approves utility rate hikes

The city council unanimously approved increases in utility rates for water, sewer and stormwater.

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Victim of Nov. 8 crash succumbs

An 85-year-old driver who was seriously injured in a car accident Nov. 8 passed away this week.

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Langley finds mystery $1 million in coffers

A spare $1 million that was previously unaccounted for was recently found in Langley’s bank accounts.