Articles from the July 20, 2016 edition
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Prospects brighten to illuminate Rainbow Bridge
Turning 60 could mean brighter nights – if not brighter days – are ahead for iconic Rainbow Bridge. Town officials are again weighing options to light the much photographed, though faded,...
Swinomish Police face new challenges
Officers at the Swinomish Police department wouldn’t say what was going on yesterday. Reporter questions were referred to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s General Manager Allan Olson, who initially said “no comment” when asked whether officer...
LUKAS SIMBA MAXWELL
Noted local therapy dog Lukas Simba Maxwell died last week, ending his joyful life in service. Lucas was trained with Skagit County and Whatcom County Search and Rescue Canine Teams. He earned a... Full story
RAYMOND ALBERT MERIAN
Raymond Albert Merian, 60, a resident of Blaine, died away Saturday, July 9. Prayer services were held on Friday, July 15, with funeral services following on Saturday, July 16. Both services were be held at the Social Service Building, in Swinomish.... Full story
KENNETH J. ROHAL
La Conner resident Kenneth J. Rohal, 64, died on Saturday July 16. He was born to Lawrence and Betty Jane Panovec Rohal on April 17, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ken served his country in the Vietnam War... Full story
BARBARA McGEE COOPER
Barbara McGee Cooper of La Conner died Tuesday, July 12 at Home Place in Burlington, with her family by her side. Born in 1928 in Turlock, California, Barbara attended the University of California at... Full story
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday July 11 1:15p.m.: Loud argument – Two renters arguing at apartment complex, 900 blockMaple Ave. La Conner, resulted in witnesses calling police, who did not charge anyone with a crime. 3:02p.m.: Lost keys – Someone lost her keys...