Articles from the November 12, 2014 edition
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Braves shipwreck Vikings; make school history
The third time’s a charm. The fourth, historic. At least that’s the case for the La Conner High football program, which earned a fourth straight trip to the State playoffs with a convincing 53-20 NW2B win Thursday at Orcas Island. It marks the fir...
La Conner net team takes long road to State
If the journey of a thousand miles indeed begins with a single step, the La Conner High volleyball program has already made giant strides in its pursuit of another State net crown. The Lady Braves drove twice to Southwest Washington last week for...
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday Nov 3 9:22 p.m.: Disorderly – Intoxicated persons in a laundry room, 900 blockMaple Ave. in La Conner, were given a ride home. Tuesday Nov 4 8:38 a.m.: Pot problem – Student at La Conner High School was found to be in possession of...
Local family away at sea
The Elston family of La Conner is on an adventure of a lifetime, taking a sea voyage from Shelter Bay south along the Pacific Coast. The crew of “Adagio” includes the author of this story, 12-...
Show of support
Children in the Swinomish Youth Group made signs and carried balloons in the colors of Marysville Pilchuck High School for a walk on Friday to demonstrate their concern for the Tulalip Tribes and...
Time to brace for flood insurance rate hikes
There has been significant press coverage lately, both locally and nationally, regarding flood hazards. The Oso landslide reminds us that catastrophic events are usually infrequent, often unexpected in the moment they occur but predictable. While it...
Swinomish sets 2015 tax rate
To ease the minds of homeowners who live on tribal trust land in the La Conner area, the Swinomish Indian Senate on Tuesday announced that the property tax for 2015 will be equal to what Skagit County would assess if the property were to stay on the...
BRIAN WESTOVER
Brian Westover, of Shelter Bay, died on Tuesday, October, 14, at his home, surrounded by family. Brian was born in Anchorage, Alaska on June 24, 1949, the son of Ralph and Beatrice Westover. Growing up, Brian chose a career in aviation as a...