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  • Legals

    Oct 4, 2023

    Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of La Conner, Washington, passed Ordinance No. 1230 at the September 26, 2023, Town Council meeting. A summary of Ordinance No. 1230 is as follows: An Ordinance adopting Chapter 11.70 of the La Conner Municipal Code for news box regulations. Complete copies of Ordinance No. 1230 are available at La Conner Town Hall, P.O. Box 400, La Conner, WA 98257 Dated this 27th Day of September, 2023 Maria DeGoede, Town Clerk Published in La Conner Weekly News Oct. 4, 2023. RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERI... Full story

  • Town of La Conner Town Council

    Oct 4, 2023

    Town of La Conner Town Council Agenda October 10, 2023, 6PM 104 Commercial Street Upper Maple Center And by Zoom Information is below and on the Town Website I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public Comments (Limit: 3 minutes per person) IV. Presentations: V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consent Agenda (Approved without objection 5/0) 1. Approval of the Minutes: September 26, 2023 2. Finance: Approval of Accounts Payable Approval Payroll B. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda VI. REPORTS 1. Chamber Report 2. Revenue /Expenditure Report 3.... Full story

  • Baked green tomato slices.

    Baked Green Tomato Slices

    Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Food Editor|Oct 4, 2023

    Bakded slices is an alternative to a fried green tomato recipe I published here in August 2017. My garden was off to a late start, yet I was so pleased to harvest green tomatoes! Ingredients Green tomatoes, 3 medium Flour, 1 and ½ cup Salt & pepper, 1/8 teaspoon each Plain yogurt, ½ cup Panko bread crumbs, 1 cup Oil spray Olive oil, 2 tablespoons Parchment paper, cut to fit Preparation Rinse the tomatoes, cut a bit of the stem end. Use three shallow bowls. Add the flour, salt and p...

  • Police Blotter

    Oct 4, 2023

    Sunday, Sept. 24 12:53 p.m. Fair or fowl? – Caller is concerned about the large amount of ducks and chickens her neighbor has and wants to know if there is a limit. Animal control is following up with this to make sure the animals are healthy and (she) follow(s) county code. Main St., Conway. 1:12 p.m. Slip slided away – Single motorcycle accident with minor injury. Male rider taken to the hospital for leg and pelvic pain. Road shut down for a short time. Dodge Valley / Best Rds., Greater La Conner. 2:43 p.m. Kid squirting gun – Caller calle... Full story

  • Photo of banned books in the library.

    Views of the news: Images from this past week

    Oct 4, 2023

  • County tire collection at fairgrounds Oct. 5-6

    Oct 4, 2023

    Skagit County will host a free tire-round up for county residents Thursday-Friday Oct. 5-6 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds. Residents must register online. There is a limit of twelve road tires per household, including car, truck, motorcycle and semi-trucks. Tractor tires will not be accepted. Drop-off is at the north entrance of the fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia Street, Mount Vernon 98273. In the 2022 collection, over 40 tons of used road tires were dropped off in one day. County staff hope to collect at least that quantity again. Proper tire... Full story

  • School board election forum

    Oct 4, 2023

    John Agen and Janie Beasley are vying for La Conner School District Director Position 2 Greater La Conner residents living in the district can attend a candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Skagit County Oct. 16 at 6:15 p.m. at Skagit PUD. Register at the League’s website: .skagitlwv.org/Election-Forums.html.... Full story

  • Town council 2024 budget hearing with presentations on sewer/compost and the general fund

    Ken Stern|Oct 4, 2023

    The La Conner Town Council will hold a special meeting 5 p.m. Oct. 10 to hear 2024 budget presentations on the sewer/compost and general fund programs. Mayor Ramon Hayes called the meeting today, Friday, Oct. 7. The regular Oct. 10 council meeting follows at 6 p.m. Access the agendas on the Town of La Conner website through the calendar or at: https://www.townoflaconner.org/AgendaCenter/Town-Council-2/... Full story