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Oct 26, 2011 · Concert to feature 30 instruments from across time and space. South Whidbey musicians Andre Feriante and Troy Chapman will take the WICA stage next week. By Kira Erickson • November 1, 2024 1:30 am. At 102 years old, business owner runs the show. Historic Oak Harbor home to be restored.
Voters renew South Whidbey school levies
3 days ago · The renewed levy, which expires in 2028, will collect $3.9 million in 2026, $4 million in 2027 and $4.1 million in 2028 — or $12 million in total. The levy rate will be about 43 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property value in 2026, 41 cents per $1,000 in 2027 and 39 cents per $1,000 in 2028. This tax supplements areas that are unfunded ...
Senate, county commissioner race too close to call
2 days ago · The race for Island County commissioner in District 2 has also tightened. Christina Elliott, a Democrat, was ahead of incumbent Republican Commissioner Jill Johnson by 6% in the first count. As of Thursday, her lead narrowed to about 2%. The Island County Auditor’s Office reports that an estimated 17,000 ballots were left to count after ...
Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years
3 days ago · By Luisa Loi • November 8, 2024 1:30 am. Cindi Crowder, a Whidbey resident who has been chasing orcas for three years, took this photo of L72 and L105 in Penn Cove on Nov. 4. (Photo by Cindi Crowder) After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern resident orcas finally returned to the site of the tragic whale roundup.
Citizens bemoan proposed utility rate increases
2 days ago · Langley residents are facing utility rate increases on top of already big bills. During a meeting this week, the city council discussed proposed hikes of 5% for water, 4% for sewer and 3% for stormwater. Though the increases won’t be voted on until the next meeting, the council and members of the public had plenty to say on the matter.
Langley officers receive commendations | South Whidbey Record
3 days ago · Officer Nicholas Hathaway, far right, and Officer Austin Proffitt, second from left, both received commendations this week. Two Langley police officers were recognized this week for going above and beyond in their jobs. During a city council meeting on Monday, Police Chief Tavier Wasser announced that two members of his department had received ...
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Environmentalists stem from elementary school. By Luisa Loi • November 1, 2024 1:30 am. South Whidbey Elementary is one of 7 Washington schools to receive the STEM Lighthouse School award. Read Story.
South Whidbey school leadership changes in store
By Luisa Loi • March 26, 2024 1:30 am. Photo provided Josephine Moccia. Changes are ahead for South Whidbey School District leadership with the assistant superintendent retiring this year and the superintendent retiring next year. Both have been longtime fixtures in the district. Superintendent Jospehine Moccia, who has been the district’s ...
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About Us. The South Whidbey Record has been providing its readers with award-winning community journalism since 1921. The Record serves the south end of Whidbey Island, beginning with the Island gateway of Clinton, where Washington State ferries dock after crossing Puget Sound from the mainland and Seattle. The newspaper readership encompasses ...
2021: The sequel to an unforgettable year - South Whidbey …
Jan 1, 2022 · With the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines, 2021 began resembling a more “normal” year as businesses reopened, schools resumed classes and people returned to work. Events that were skipped last year or went online began to happen in-person again. There were still plenty of surprises, however, as the pandemic dragged on and more ...