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In hopes of addressing reoccurring problems with La Conner’s public restrooms, fed-up town officials have made some changes. New hours for the public restrooms on both Morris Street and First Street will be roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. The exact opening and closing times may vary up to an hour earlier, depending on when the Public Works department and the La Conner Fire Department are available to unlock and re-lock the facilities, said Public Works Director Brian Lease. La Conner Town Administrator John Doyle said he hopes t...
The Swinomish Senate leader-ship remains unchanged after two senators were re-elected by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community on Feb. 26. at the tribe’s annual general election. Winners Steve Edwards and Leon John, had terms that expired this year. Edwards was challenged by Eric Day for his Senate Seat 6, and John ran unopposed for Seat 7. Eligible to vote in the general election are all voting-age tribal members — ages 21 and older — as outlined in the Swinomish Tribal Code. “There were 184 official ballots cast,” Wendy Otto,...
Skagit Co. Sheriff’s Office Monday Feb 27 11:53 a.m.: Creeper – A report of a prowler in La Conner. 7:27 p.m.: Bad parking spot – Deputies responded after a car-owner was planning to leave their car for a few hours at theLa Conner Whitney Road roundabout after it got a flat tire. Tuesday Feb 28 8:32 p.m.: Off-leash – Two dogs were spotted running free in front of the La Conner library onMorris Street. Deputies didn’t find them. Wednesday March 1 10:54 a.m.: Oops! – An accidental911 call from a business onMorris Str...
