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    Articles by Kira Erickson
    This city of Langley zoning map shows the parcels on the south side of Edgecliff Drive that would have been affected by the zoning change, had it passed.
    Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward
    By Kira Erickson • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.

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    (Photo provided by Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary) Chickens enjoy ripe berries as brightly colored as gems at Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary, where unsellable produce becomes dinner for farm animals.
    From waste to wonderful: Farm sanctuary collects leftover...
    By Kira Erickson • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton keeps unsellable produce from heading to the landfill.

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    Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for housing feasibility study
    Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for...
    By Kira Erickson • December 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port has not yet lost sight of a controversial project.

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    Island County won’t apply for grant for algae control for Lone Lake
    Island County won’t apply for grant for algae...
    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Commissioners favor invasive species treatment in lakes.

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    Photo by David Welton
    All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start...
    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.

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    Photo provided by John Norris
    Community rallies after car smashes Freeland business
    By Kira Erickson • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Noel Nic’Fergusson was standing behind the register in Wild Birds Unlimited when the Subaru entered.

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    (Photo by David Welton) Senior Technician Alex Neal works on a customer’s car while Matt Hassrick looks on.
    Handing off the keys
    By Kira Erickson • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Matt’s Import Haven in Clinton is changing gears.

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    Invasive European green crab found near North Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Lagoon Point has had low numbers of the crabs captured intermittently since 2018

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    (Photo provided) Marc Juneau, a massage therapist in Freeland, faces a long road to recovery after a serious motorcycle accident earlier this month.
    Client starts GoFundMe for injured massage therapist
    By Kira Erickson • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Marc Juneau sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident.

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    Photos by David Welton. CBD isolate, a fine white powder, is part of the remedies created by Resonant Botanicals.
    South Whidbey man develops plant-based remedies for relief,...
    By Kira Erickson • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Michael Yocco draws on his biochemistry background to develop lotions and creams.

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    This Langley zoning map shows the area on the south side of Edgecliff Drive that the downzoning proposal would affect.
    Downzoning motion tabled by Langley City Council
    By Kira Erickson • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    A divided council could not agree on an environmental-related proposal to alter zoning in an area

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    Photo by David Welton
    Island County eyes ways to clean up Lone...
    By Kira Erickson • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Though toxins continue to persist in a lake, cleanup is costly and would likely take several years.

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    Increase in Langley mayor pay rejected by council
    Increase in Langley mayor pay rejected by council
    By Kira Erickson • November 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Even the elected official who proposed the increase opposed it.

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