Articles from the May 17, 2017 edition
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La Conner strikes a chord with artisan guitar crafters
Which of the following is the correct definition of the word “luthier?” a) A member of a religious movement from the Reforma-tion? b) A person who lends money? c) One who makes stringed ins...
Agriculture group registers concern over tribal jurisdiction
Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland has expressed its concerns regarding wording in Swinomish Tribe’s proposed Constitution. Members of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community are scheduled to vote on the tribe’s new governing document next week. Int...
DENISE FAY COONES
Denise Coones, of La Conner, died peacefully at age 88 on Monday, April 24, in the company of her loving daughter Lynette and granddaughter, Sarah. Denise was born on October 3, 1928 in Detroit,... Full story
Food Drive thanks
Many thanks to all of you who took part in the post office food drive. By the endeavors of La Conner’s post office, and the generous spirit of the extended La Conner community on the post office mail route, the mail carriers collected 822 lbs. of c...
Quality government
Local government is as good as the quality of our public officials, and the quality of the electorate. If you want better govern-ment, quality people need file for public office, and an enlightened electorate needs elect those who file for the right...
Swinomish contributions
This year the Swinomish Tribe is contributing $150,000 to Fire District 13. That is $100,000 for fire and EMS/ambulance service to the Village, and $50,000 for providing the same service to Shelter Bay and Pull & Be Damned. Prior to the Great Wolf de...
Rumors can hurt people
Remember the old telephone game where you whisper something into someone’s ear, it goes around the circle and the story comes out totally different from reality. Some people will hurt others by their vicious words with gossip and rumors. They have n...
Cruel thief
An old man with Stage 4 cancer lives at the top of our apartment building in La Conner. It is a steep climb to his porch, but he manages. Someone else also managed this climb. This old man had just planted his flower garden in his Coffee Mug...
La Conner softball playoff drive rolls ahead with Concrete
They say it’s tough to beat the same team three times in a season. That means the La Conner High Lady Braves hope four times is a definite impossibility. La Conner, losers of three straight games t...
Schools evacuated in disaster drill
La Conner Schools is embracing a philosophy of “prepare today for tomorrow” when it comes to getting ready for disasters in a world that isn’t always perfect. Students and staff braved rain on Monda...
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday May 8 7:35 p.m.: Suicide scare – An anonymous caller reported that a suicidal female was parked on Morris Street, La Conner. The woman had sent multiple texts to friends. Deputies arrived, talked with her and took her to a hospital for...
