Articles from the March 29, 2017 edition
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Local ultra-runner has Irish eyes on Belfast meet
A La Conner High track coach teaches her charges how to hit the ground running. Yvonne Naughton, who works with the school’s sprinters and jumpers, is an accomplished ultra-runner, who has q...
La Conner's top cop retires
After 31 years in law enforcement, Skagit County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kelly Howell’s last day on the job is Friday. He’s been the commander of the Sheriff’s La Conner detachment since last January. “I’m lo...
On fast track: Nelson signs college letter of intent
Ancient history is helping write the next chapter in the life of a La Conner High senior. Brady Nelson, a 5’-11” three-sport standout for the Braves, signed a National Letter of Intent with Eve...
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday March 20 2:56 p.m.: Bus tantrum – A 6-year-old boy was having an out-of-control episode on a school bus onLa Conner Whitney Road north of La Conner. A deputy assisted the bus driver until the child’s mother was on scene. Tuesday March 2...
Firefighter appreciation
This is a simple thank-you to Fire District 13 Chief Roy Horn, the five paramedics and the two EMTs who arrived at my home two Fridays ago. I was in distress. I lost balance, breathing was heavy, heart was racing and my brain was spinning. I thought...
Levy Appreciation
On behalf of the staff and students of La Conner School District, I would like to sincerely thank the voters for your support of our recent levy. The outstanding support of our citizens allows us to continue to offer amazing opportunities to the...
Anonymous kindness
Thank you to the good Samaritan who stopped to help our beloved family dog, Teddy, when she was hit and killed by a car on Snee-Oosh Road Friday, March 24. Although the person who hit her was heartless or cowardly and did not stop, another woman...
Acrobats from China perform in La Conner
La Conner High schoolers “oohed and aahed” and clapped enthusiastically for the Chinese Acrobats, who put on a dazzling performance last Wednesday at the high school gym. The four young per...
