Articles from the November 28, 2018 edition
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Don't expand naval base's jets, noise
Naval Air Station Whidbey came into existence during World War II, and in the seventy years since, local communities have partnered with the U.S. Navy to protect our national security. Naval personnel, active and retired, have always been welcomed...
Attention to government, small and large
Being a high functioning, participating citizen is so much work. Damn democracy. And yet, we are too far along in history to put up with kings; anyone hankering for the authoritarianism of fascism is certainly in the wrong century. So, it is...
Devoted local widower proves love never dies
The late Lala Ruiz was the love of her husband’s life for nearly 70 years, from their chance meeting at a dance in south Texas to her passing in early 2017. And she remains so to this very day. The m...
La Conner's Forum celebrates this generation of arts
When Meg Holgate and Bruce Bradburn bought the red brick building that watches over First Street and Douglas, they envisioned a studio for Meg where she could invite other artists to share their...
Remembering Ed Musgrove: architect and friend
Ed Musgrove was an architect and a good one. He got more calls to donate his talents than most, and fortunately for us, he had more talent than most to give. So that’s what he did, and if you take the...
Marble statewide volleyball coach of year
Suzanne Marble and her 2018 state championship volleyball team were recognized once again Monday, this time on their home court by the La Conner School District Board of Directors at the board’s m...
Historical museum set to unlock secrets from the past
Folks at the Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner are looking forward to going back in time. They’re not alone. The ghosts of Christmas Past will make more than a mere cameo appearance before an expected large crowd attending the local museum...
Levy goes to La Conner School District voters in February
Without discussion, the La Conner School District Board of Directors unanimously approved placing a two-year levy totaling $1,749,210 before its voters at its monthly meeting Monday. The resolution states the funds will “pay part of the cost of e...
A small pair of socks can be a big donation
Imagine what it would be like to not have a home, never knowing when you’d be able to eat or be able to get warm. What would it be like to be constantly judged, ignored, or treated as if you d...
OK to question Navy expansion plan
We can ask if there is a better path that the Navy can take with its large Growler expansion. (The Growlers are the window rattling planes that fly over La Conner and Dodge Valley). Two of the ideas being suggested to the Navy by our state as...
