Articles from the October 21, 2020 edition
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Our existential moment
This is it. Voting has started in Washington. People are taking heed and voting early. Great. Whether you have voted or not, neither the day you cast your ballot, nor Election Day, Nov. 3, nor the day when results are announced in our Washington stat...
Democrats do same evil things
I believe a response to recurrent editorial comments and especially the “A citizen’s view” guest column of Sept. 30th, “A plea for the future” is warranted. You, dear reader, will not recognize your country, your government and what the future ho...
A better future is possible
Thank you, Ken, for the challenge to envision a non-partisan future, (Sept. 30th editorial). It reminded me of trying to carry a steaming hot cup of coffee filled to the rim back to the breakfast table. If you look at the coffee trying to control...
Bruch: ‘Masks not needed’
I have heard it said that all politics is local, and I believe that for sure after an encounter I just had with candidate Bill Bruch (last week – ed). My sister and I stopped in to our La Conner post office on our way home from her cancer...
Ask yourself a question
Imagine you are the President of the United States. Imagine it is an election year. Imagine you learn there is a new and deadly virus loose in the world. There is no vaccine. There is no cure. Is your first and constant thought, “How do I keep t...
Gilday best for 10th LD rep
I have been doing some research on the 10th Legislative District House race and have been impressed by Greg Gilday’s background and suggested policies on homelessness. I have lived in the 10th District for 30 years and I know the District well. G...
Republican Party is gone
I fully agree with Maryon Attwood’s view, published on Oct. 7, that the Washington Republican party has been taken over by Donald Trump. Learning from four years of the Trump presidency, and considering a few of the historic figures in the history o...
For Helen Price Johnson
Helen Price Johnson has the right stuff to be our state Senator. I have known Helen for over 30 years, since the days she campaigned for good government with her youngest child in a backpack. I worked with Helen while she was on the South Whidbey...
For Helen Price Johnson
In our front yard we have a flagpole. It has the American flag, the 12th man flag and at the base of the flagpole is our Helen Price Johnson yard sign. We are voting for Helen Price Johnson Nov. 3 because of her leadership and experience. My...
Lundsten for county commissioner
I am writing to voice my support for Mark Lundsten for Skagit County Commissioner, District 1. It is time for new leadership in this critical public legislative role. Skagit County is facing a huge wave of change. We have incredible pressure upon...
Bruch’s 1990s court cases
Bill Bruch was quite a guy back in the late 90s! It amazes me how certain “financial managers” can build your trust and then steal you blind for $1.5 million! It amazes me even more when these types want to run for political office rather than run...
Disqualified by date
How many voters’ ballots will be discarded and who will be blamed in the claim of fraudulent results following Nov. 3rd? In counties across this country, property tax deadlines now fall on Monday, Nov. 2 and are sent by mail. The common d...
Skagit County Sheriff’s Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday, October 12 1:49 p.m.: Bad owner – Bicycle rider was chased and bit by a loose dog. Best Rd., Greater La Conner. 4:45 p.m.: Made noise and ran – Report of a male and female lighting fireworks in the park. Deputies checked the...
Dehydrating Sage
I have three sage plants growing in our raised bed garden. The oldest is a Purple Sage which has tiny flowers that are a light purple. Early mornings in the garden, this summer, was so relaxing,...
WESLEY ROYAL NELSON
Wesley Royal Nelson, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home at Warm Beach Senior Community, WA on Sept. 24, 2020. Wes was born on June 15, 1941 in Nampa, Idaho, to Royal S. Nelson and Lola Lingle... Full story
GORDON CRAIG KIMBELL
La Conner, WA (formerly of Everett, WA) Gordon Craig Kimbell, 85, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2020. Dad was born to Carl and Mildred (King) Kimbell on September 18,... Full story
BETTY MAE NIELSEN
Betty Mae Nielsen (June 20, 1929-October 11, 2020) passed away in Burlington on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She graduated from Burlington-Edison High School and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from... Full story
MARK LEE STEPHENS
Mark Lee Stephens, 72, went to sleep and woke up with the Lord on October 10, 2020. He was many things- a storyteller, patriot, a corporate executive, a collector, a woodworker, a car guy, most... Full story
Rainbow Bridge will soon shine bright with lights every night
Despite an ongoing global pandemic, La Conner area residents can still look on the bright side. The bright side of the Rainbow Bridge, that is. This after the Town Council last week inked an interloca...
Amaryllis robbed at gunpoint Tuesday
Location. Location. Location. That is the familiar mantra deemed a key to valuable real estate. But prime location can be the scene of unintended consequences. Such was the case late last Tuesday afternoon when an armed robber stole an undisclosed...
Bill Bruch’s judgments for $1.7M fraud against two Washington seniors
LA CONNER — Republican Bill Bruch, a candidate for the state Legislature representing District 10 who is seeking to unseat incumbent Democrat Dave Paul, was the subject of two lawsuits in 1998 t...
Weekly News wins 15 awards in all-state contest
The La Conner Weekly News keeps getting better in its efforts to bring news to the community. The staff earned 15 awards at the annual Better Newspaper Contest for Washington’s community n...
Most state parks open in winter
OLYMPIA — Over 100 state parks are open for camping or day-use activities this winter Washington State Parks announced with its 2020-21 winter schedule. The winter schedule is available online. State parks offer ample opportunities for those...
La Conner superintendent search starting
At its mid-month study session the La Conner School Board chose Northwest Leadership Associates as the consulting firm to lead the search for a new district superintendent. The in-state firm received the nod over McPherson & Jacobson, a leading...
Town Council OKs housing code modifications
The La Conner Town Council approved Planning Commission recommendations liberalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) terms at its video-conference Oct. 13 meeting. The 4-1 vote caps a year of work by the Commission to upgrade ADUs from conditional...
