Articles from the August 19, 2020 edition
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Our Post Office, Ourselves
Is nothing sacred? That is a moot question for this president, who has proven he doesn’t know the meaning of the concept. The only thing he has respected in his entire career is his crooked ways of winning. Crooked Hillary. The pot is blacker than t...
Anacortes water recount
I am sorry, but I made a mistake in my letter to the editor last week. Anacortes should award us a refund of $4,448.91 for the 2019 water bill. I am sorry, but I made a mistake in my letter to the editor last week. Anacortes should award us a refund...
Consider Chamber of Commerce membership
The La Conner Chamber invites the community to be part of our “New Normal” We recognize and understand the challenges facing our small businesses and community and we are working tirelessly on your behalf. Through these unprecedented times, it is...
“Rest of” closed businesses story
For those of you who are old enough, here is the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would say. Last week King 5 News did a piece that aired at 5, 6 and 11 o’clock on their news broadcast about La Conner losing nine businesses due to COVID 19. Their m...
Stand up for post office
To the Editor: There are institutions that, while I don’t think about them much, I rely on them and I expect them to be there. The United States Postal Service is one of these institutions. Maybe I take them for granted. Not any longer. The c...
Third Street traffic Town Council focus
A bump in the road is usually seen as a setback or annoying obstacle. In La Conner, on heavily traveled North Third Street, a bump in the road could be a welcome addition for residents concerned about...
U.S. Rep. Larsen makes House calls on local farmers
With Congress on summer recess, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) took a field trip to the La Conner area last Tuesday. Make that field trips. Larsen made stops at the Hedlin’s Family Farm stand n...
Annual salmon slide makeover not a small-scale operation
Blistering heat has been the story in La Conner this month. But the cause of some very visible blistering here can be traced to winter weather conditions. The surface materials of the landmark...
Improve your health with locally grown foods
Learn the nutritional benefits that make local produce worth seeking out and adding to your diet at a free class with Island Hospital registered dietitians. Participants will be required to wear a mask and participate in standard Island Hospital...
Nasty Jack’s, Planter Hotel on the market
Two businesses with deep roots on First Street are selling their buildings and all or part of their businesses. The multi-building Nasty Jack’s complex at First and Morris is listed for $1 million. The antique store is available separately for $...
County grants $809,000 to small businesses
Last week 75 businesses, including five in La Conner, were granted $809,000 from the Skagit County Small Business Grant Program, supporting local businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19, by the county commissioners. The La Conner businesses...
Martha Stewart: ‘Snow Goose Best Roadside Stand in US’
The Snow Goose Produce Stand has been named “Best Roadside Stands” by lifestyle guru Martha Stewart’s magazine. “It’s a nice honor for us and the valley,” said Snow Goose founder Mike Rust, “but it came completely out of the blue. We don’t know wh...
COVID-19 cases top 930
Coronavirus cases rose above 900 in Skagit County last Wednesday, a doubling since the county reached Phase 2 status in June for the state’s Safe Start economic reopening. After Monday there were 934 confirmed cases in the country, a rise of 98 c...
Rotary Club of La Conner turns 75
The Rotary Club was originally founded in Chicago in 1905 by Paul Harris “so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.” The club grew qui...
Close primary results portend tight fall elections
Squeakers and surprises. Some incumbents placed second and several winners of county and state legislative districts’ Aug. 4 primary elections had razor-thin margins. Five-term Second District County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt has been retired, p...
Swinomish Police Chief D’Amelio resigns after nearly four years on job
Lou D’Amelio is considered a rock star in law enforcement circles given his long career in police work and as a college-level criminal justice instructor. Now D’Amelio is ready to exit the stage, after nearly four years serving as police chief of...
La Conner Rotary Club auction online Thursday
Raise your paddles, figuratively while clicking your mouse physically Thursday at the Rotary Club of La Conner’s annual auction. Go online now to view and bid. The live auction is 6-7 p.m. Aug. 20. Your winning bids make possible the Rotary’s fun...
Skagit County Sheriff’s Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday, August 10 7:33 p.m.: Not here or there – Caller reported her mother as a possible missing person and another person that looked like her mother was living in the house and driving her car. Deputies contacted the mother who was fine and...
Fermented Jalapenos and Red Onion
With very little effort and a measure of patience, you can have a very tasty condiment for your home cooked hamburgers. Ingredients: Jalapeños, 3 Red onion, one medium Garlic cloves, 6 to 8...
The art and life of Ed Kamuda
It is with heavy hearts that we must announce that long-time Harris Harvey Gallery artist Ed Kamuda passed away from natural causes on July 31. We will miss Ed’s quick smile, unassuming nature and d...
