“By the end of next summer, a piece of land at the corner of Fish Road and Highway 525 could be the home of a new gas station, car wash, convenience store, speed lube business, and additional retail space.”
The county’s top judges told commissioners last week that they will not approve another contract with outside legal counsel Keith Dearborn or his firm.
“A recreational diver taking a leisurely afternoon scuba trip around Langley’s underwater reef two weeks ago found something that piqued not only the interest of local law enforcement, but a Navy bomb squad as well.”
“Last weekend, the Falcons got a break from recent pressure as they blew out Sultan and Blaine, outscoring their opponents by a combined 81 points.”
“Stacie Burgua, formerly assistant director, has been named the new executive director of the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. She will take the place of Elise Forier who is slated to become WICA’s theater programs coordinator.”
Ferry smoking ban backed at hearing.
“It will be one of the most complete and most talented line-ups South Whidbey has ever put on the mat during the post season. On Saturday, at least 13 Falcons will wrestle at Meridian High School for conference titles and for the chance to move on to the bi-district championships on Feb. 12.”
“Doug Allderdice, 56, is the newest member of the Langley City Council, assuming the seat of former councilmember Ed Parr, who resigned in December citing personal reasons.”
Commission hopes to avoid public vote
“Long considered in need of sidewalks and general smoothing, one of Langley’s most character-filled streets will get a pedestrian-oriented face lift over the next three years.”
Washington State Ferries wants its Clinton-Mukilteo customers to decide which of two scenarios will be the least inconvenient for them beginning in September: Shut down the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday through Friday for five weeks or shut down the ferry 24-hours a day for about 20 days.
South Whidbey gas boosters may soon see concrete pipeline plans out of an Oak Harbor company looking to supply Port Townsend with energy.
“The Fellowship Hall at Langley Methodist Church will once again fill with the aroma of fine Italian cuisine as Hearts and Hammers hosts its annual Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, Feb. 11, from 5-7:30 p.m.”