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    Articles by Kira Erickson
    Highway speed limit reducing near Langley
    Highway speed limit reducing near Langley
    By Kira Erickson • August 12, 2025 1:30 pm

    A five-mile stretch of Highway 525 on South Whidbey is getting a permanently lower speed limit.

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    Motorcyclist arrested after chase on North Whidbey
    Motorcyclist arrested after chase on North Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • August 12, 2025 1:30 pm

    A Freeland man led a Washington State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase on a stolen motorcycle.

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    Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
    No injuries reported in Clinton house fire
    By Kira Erickson • August 12, 2025 1:30 pm

    Smoke detectors likely saved the lives of two people and their cats after a home caught fire Tuesday

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    Photo courtesy of Cindy Elliser/Pacific Mammal Research
    Resident population of porpoises identified
    By Kira Erickson • August 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Researchers have identified harbor porpoises in the Salish Sea.

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    Pool contract, levy approved by South Whidbey Parks and Rec
    Pool contract, levy approved by South Whidbey Parks...
    By Kira Erickson • August 8, 2025 1:30 am

    An aquatic recreation center is one step closer to becoming a reality for South Whidbey.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Whidbey tour welcomes visitors to studios
    By Kira Erickson • August 8, 2025 1:30 am

    People peek into the studios of professional artists around Whidbey during an annual two-day event.

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    Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
    Brush fire scorches hillside in Freeland
    By Kira Erickson • August 5, 2025 1:30 pm

    Apart from a birdhouse, no structures were damaged Sunday afternoon.

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    Fireworks burst to attention of county commissioners, once again
    Fireworks burst to attention of county commissioners, once...
    By Kira Erickson • August 1, 2025 1:30 pm

    An Island County commissioner is discussing changes to future Independence Day celebrations.

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    Langley City Council branches into tree talks
    Langley City Council branches into tree talks
    By Kira Erickson • August 1, 2025 1:30 pm

    Council members vied to get a word in during an evening that was somewhat tempestuous at times.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Handyman, carpenter, carver: Clinton artist taking requests
    By Kira Erickson • August 1, 2025 1:30 am

    A South Whidbey resident practices the ancient tradition of Tibetan woodcarving.

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    Photo by Jennifer Holmes
    Oak Harbor Library hosts wildlife photography show
    By Kira Erickson • July 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Holmes’ upcoming show focuses on many of Whidbey Island’s avian inhabitants

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    Candidate withdraws from hospital board race
    Candidate withdraws from hospital board race
    By Kira Erickson • July 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Theodore Smith has decided to drop out of the race for a seat on the public hospital district board.

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    Levy and aquatic center on the agenda for special meeting
    Levy and aquatic center on the agenda for...
    By Kira Erickson • July 25, 2025 8:30 am

    South Whidbey Parks and Rec will discuss a levy and an aquatic rec center construction contract.

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