Langley City Council resumes commission discussions
5 days ago · After more than a year of minimal progress reconciling Langley’s numerous citizen-led committees, Mayor Kennedy Horstman is taking matters into her own hands. During a special meeting Monday night, Horstman proposed several compromises for the city council to consider for the remaining 10 ...
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Teenager killed in accident | South Whidbey Record
Dec 3, 2024 · The State Patrol reported that the teenager was driving a 2022 Dodge Charger north on Highway 20 at a high rate of speed. She lost control at the curve at the intersection of Libbey Road, crossed into the wrong lane, left the roadway and struck a pole.
Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years
Nov 8, 2024 · After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern resident orcas finally returned to the site of the tragic whale roundup. Sunday and Monday, crowds of emotional whale chasers and lucky passersby witnessed members of L-Pod swimming at full speed, jumping and slapping their tails in the waters off Central Whidbey.
Obituaries - South Whidbey Record
Joan Watson, recently of Oak Harbor and longtime resident of South Whidbey died November 24th. She was 85 years old…. Read Story
Jail replacement project may be on 2025 ballot
Oct 18, 2024 · Under the proposed contract, the feasibility study will cost the county about $250,000. The firm will be tasked with analyzing potential sites, creating a cost estimate, assessing program spaces and needs and prioritizing project elements.
Better broadband coming to South Whidbey
Dec 6, 2024 · Many areas of South Whidbey have fiber coverage, although the network is growing thanks to federal funding. CEO George Henny said that on the South End, about 60% of Whidbey Telecom customers have fiber available to them.
Whidbey firefighters help battle fires in LA
Jan 14, 2025 · Five Whidbey firefighters have joined efforts to stop the flames that have been ravaging the greater Los Angeles area since last week. As of Tuesday evening, the fires have claimed the lives of 24 people, though local authorities expect the death toll to rise, according to the Associated Press.
Town discusses affordable housing incentives | South Whidbey …
5 days ago · This would incentivize the development of affordable housing options, Engelbrech explained. However, not all the streets in Coupeville can accommodate parking on the side of the road, prompting Engelbrecht to ask the council and the mayor whether the town should implement this incentive by allowing homeowners to modify the right of way, making room for parking spots.
County to increase tipping fees at solid waste facility
Jan 14, 2025 · The cost of a dump run will get a little more expensive in the new year. Island County commissioners are set to approve a 15.3% increase in solid waste tipping fees, which are paid by garbage truck haulers and people bringing their materials to …