Articles from the August 27, 2014 edition
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Dredging to start on south end of channel
The Port of Skagit has been notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is funding $820,750 to dredge the south end of Swinomish Channel. The Corps has contracted with American Construction Co., Inc, which was the same contractor for the dredging...
Town vies for grants to fund new waterfront park
Development plans for La Conner’s new waterfront park are moving full steam ahead, with town officials working hard to secure grants for the project. Conner Waterfront Park will encompass the 600-foot stretch of land between Pioneer Park and the S...
VICKIE MESMAN
Vickie Robert Mesman, 54, died peacefully on Monday, August 18, surrounded by family at Skagit Valley Hospital. Vickie, the only girl of six children, was born in Yakima, Washington to Victor and... Full story
BEATRICE PETERSON
Beatrice Peterson, 87, a life-long resident of Skagit County, died on Saturday, August 23. We thank and praise God for His promises of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ that assures us she is rejoicing in heaven with those who have gone before... Full story
Buzz on the Channel
Three sea planes created a spectacle, not to mention a buzz, on Swinomish Channel when they came to La Conner to pick up about 40 tourists from Minnesota for a jaunt to Lopez Island. – Photo by...
Film crew draws onlookers, stops traffic
Camera crews were causing traffic detours in La Conner this week for filming of the movie La Conner PD, written by local restaurant owner Guy Vallee. The movie takes place in La Conner during the...
