A political group that believes civilization is on the verge of collapse became the source of turmoil in Freeland last week.
Mike’s Place in Langley may have a prospective buyer.
Mayor Larry Kwarsick an-nounced during Monday’s City Council meeting that an interested party has come forward and begun talks with the city about possible uses for the old restaurant.
A long-range planning document that will dictate how development moves forward on shorelines in rural Island County over the next 20 years will be the focus of a series of public meetings beginning next week.
With an eye on economic development, Langley hopes to team up with the Port of South Whidbey in an effort to increase foot traffic on the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route.
An affordable housing project has been proposed in Langley that city officials say breaks from traditional approaches to urban planning and could ultimately serve as a model for future development.
Dubbed Upper Langley, the prospective subdivision would see the construction of 16 single-family lots on 10 acres of forested land on the west side of Al Anderson Avenue, across from the cemetery.
It will be a community effort for a community building.
Between now and next summer, the Island County Fair Association will be working hard to raise enough funds to complete a major overhaul of the kitchen in the Pole Building at the fairgrounds in Langley.
Candidates for state and local races gave their pitches to the business communities on North and South Whidbey this week.
The Freeland Chamber of Commerce held its candidate forum and luncheon at the Useless Bay Golf & Country Club. An estimated 45 strong people attended.
Advocates for a unified voice in Clinton will hold a public meeting next week to further discussions about the establishment of a community council.
Langley City Hall was overflowing Monday with people upset about a set of recently adopted emergency rules that place temporary restrictions on a favorite Second Street hangout.
Bright and shiny, the steeple above Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland is now harder than ever to miss.
On Saturday, the steeple was removed for the first time in 16 years in a community effort so it could be refurbished. Although things didn’t go exactly as planned, the church beacon is once again resting safely atop its perch above the worship sanctuary.
With a little assistance from the community and its congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland will get a fresh new look Saturday.
There are a lot of smiling faces at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders this week.
Parking-related costs for new and existing businesses in Langley’s Central Business District got a whole lot cheaper last week.