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Langley limits short-term rentals
In response to the growing housing crisis on South Whidbey, the Langley City Council has decided to limit the number of a certain type of short-term rental unit. The council unanimously agreed to reduce the capacity of type IV short term rental permits from 30 to 15, which was suggested by Councilmember Craig Cyr.
Eluding cases is part of trend
Yet another suspect on Whidbey Island is facing charges for leading police on a potentially dangerous pursuit this year, according to court documents. Ronald B. Millado, a 45-year-old Oak Harbor resident, escaped following a high-speed chase through the city on May 11 during which he extended his arm out the window and wagged his index finger at police, according to a report by a deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
Council to discuss climate element, buildable lands analysis
The Langley City Council will convene a special meeting next week to discuss two topics related to the city’s comprehensive plan amendment. The first pertains to the climate element, a state-required goal of the Growth Management Act. Municipalities must plan to improve climate preparedness, response and recovery efforts. The...
Commentary: The problem may be... - Part 2
For those school districts whose learning achievement scores are excessively low, when you ask them why they usually say, "We DO have high standards!" Fair to ask: What standards are those? Where did they come from?
Langley leaders reconsider public safety sales tax
Langley officials are once again considering a public safety sales tax. The topic resurfaced during a city council meeting this week, with unanimous approval for a resolution authorizing a submission for a proposal in the increase in city sales tax of 0.1%, which would bring in an estimated $51,000 annually. Voters will have the chance to accept or reject the new tax when it appears on the November ballot.
Bellingham investment group organizes business pitch competition
Calling all entrepreneurs in Whatcom and Skagit counties: The Bellingham Angel Investors (BAI) will be hosting a business pitch competition in August. BAI aims to empower local leaders to support the economy by making local investments. The group has invested more than $30 million since its founding in 2005, most of which goes to startups in the Pacific Northwest and B.C.
New study shows potential health risks related to the Port Townsend paper mill
Environmental health scientists from a federal agency visited Port Townsend last Wednesday, July 10th, to discuss recently published results from a study of the health risks related to the Port Townsend Paper Company. The study’s first and most alarming conclusion stated that breathing sulfur compounds in the air near the...
Coast Salish tribes enjoy the sweet revival of a camas harvest
In Coupeville, on Whidbey Island in Washington, people carrying curved metal digger sticks have fanned out across an open field. They’re seeking out wilted purple camas flowers in the foot-high prairie grasses so they can harvest the bulbs underneath. The sticks are reconstructions of a tool that Indigenous tribes...
Six awesome moments to get you excited for the 2024 Home Run Derby
The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is teed up for Monday night in Arlington. Over the years, there’s been exciting moments created from mammoth home runs in the derby. The annual event tends to be a lot of fun when it’s really hitting its stride. Recently, format changes have delivered and produced memorable moments as well.
Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (June 2024)
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (June 2024). 4515 Washington Blvd — Ballston — $1,625,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,427 sq. ft.) 4511 Washington Blvd —...
Port Townsend’s Uptown Theatre is for sale
Port Townsend’s Uptown Theatre, once a local entertainment touchstone that has fallen upon hard times, is for sale. The theater, located on the corner of Lawrence and Polk Streets in. the historic area of Uptown, has been owned and operated by three generations of the Wiley family since 1947....
BRIEF: Semi-truck turned over on Squalicum Way
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – No one was injured after a semi-truck driver rolled over in Bellingham late last week. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters told MyBellinghamNow that the driver was travelling along Squalicum Way on the morning of July 12. Peters says that the driver, identified only as a 64-year-old man, drove too fast through the area and overturned the semi near Roeder Avenue.
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A welfare check on an unresponsive man near the Guide Meridian ended in an arrest. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters says that fire crews were called after the man was found lying in the bushes near Best Buy on Saturday, the evening of July 13. The man woke up and immediately began acting aggressively towards the crewmembers. He pulled a glass bottle out of his pants and threw it at his feet before threatening to pull out a gun.
WWU Police investigating pair of on-campus burglaries
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – University Police are investigating a pair of weekend burglaries on Western’s campus. The school said in an email to students and staff that two separate incidents were reported on the morning of Monday, July 15. Employees at a childcare center for students say someone...
The Dog Days of Summer
While there might be some debate on whether the hot dog can be classified as a sandwich, it is undoubtedly a ubiquitous symbol of summer. In a community that celebrates historical preservation and begrudgingly accepts modern improvements (ahem… the new roundabout), it seems fitting that the hot dog stand, Dogs-A-Foot, has been in business for the last four decades. There aren’t too many places left in this community where I can still eat the same thing I ordered at ages ten, fifteen, and twenty. A Mumbo Jumbo with “the works” is still on the menu and remains my go-to dog even now at age thirty-six. This classic, along with many new options, are available at the revered downtown institution.
Explore the Olympic Peninsula’s Bounty: A Foodie’s Paradise
This article was originally featured in our sister publication, Northwest Travel & Life. Nestled amid the inviting landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula lies a not-so-hidden gem for food enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Beyond its famed national park wonders, the Olympic Peninsula boasts a thriving food and farming culture that beckons visitors from near and far. At the heart of this culinary haven is the picturesque Chimacum Valley, often hailed as the Gateway to Port Townsend and the fertile breadbasket feeding its surrounding areas.
Bellingham man faces charges after threatening BPD officers and 911 dispatchers
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A Bellingham man is in custody after threatening several law enforcement employees over the phone. Police spokesperson Megan Peters says the suspect called 911 late Saturday night and demanded to speak with a specific officer. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Stephen Findley, threatened to destroy...
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