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When the iconic Rainbow Bridge, the often-photographed arched orange span synonymous with La Conner opened in 1957, it looked like a million. Fast forward to 2024 and the now faded local landmark requires several millions – as in dollars – to reclaim its original bright orange appeal. The estimated cost of repainting Rainbow Bridge, which links La Conner and the Skagit County mainland with Fidalgo Island and Swinomish Reservation, is about $4 million, town resident Linda Peterson learned fro...
Tuesday, January 16 11:14 a.m. Horses in winter – Another report of the horses at the polo club not being fed or watered. We checked the horses and found adequate food and water on site with all horses being fed. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. 5:47 P.m. Big talk, no action – Call of a verbal argument at the La Conner Shell Station between an employee and a customer. The argument did not get physical and cooler heads emerged and were able to solve the situation. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. Thursday, January 18 8:14 a.m...
This recipe evolved from a minestrone soup. It is gluten free and vegetarian. I created it from what I keep in my pantry. It makes enough for two meals for two people and stretches the food budget. The basic soup I prepared in the Instant Pot. You could prepare on top of the stove. The rice is cooked separately and added in. Ingredients • Onion, two slices, chopped • Garlic clove, one sliced • Olive oil • Northern beans, 1 can • Stewed tomatoes, 1 can • Vegetable broth. 1 carton • Cooked rice,...
Mayor Marna Hanneman called a special meeting of the La Conner Town Council for Friday, Jan. 26 at 1p.m. held through Microsoft Teams. The meeting purpose is: discussion of the 2021 and 2022 state audit conducted by the Office of the Washington state Auditor. Contact Town Hall by 9 a.m. Friday for the link or for phone access: 360-466-3125...
