The slow, and low, vote counts in Skagit County means several contested races cannot be called, primarily the two 10 District legislative positions. On the county level, Jackie Brunson is likely to be the County’s next treasurer, defeating Brad W...

The Kiwanis Club of La Conner would like to thank all of the volunteers who worked with us to make the annual Chowder by the Channel a success. To Jean Kolb, Gary Cline, Larry Moore, Ric Henderson and Larry McCormick thank you so much. To the Key...

It is my belief the intention behind Thanksgiving Day goes well beyond the mere “thank you” or “thanks for the grub” that can be said in a passing moment. The meaning of the day becomes the memories we share and the gratitude we express for each ot...

The theme this week: “Paradise Lost.” The waves consuming parts of California have the character of fire. They are still out of control and totally destructive. Did Joni Mitchell’s song come to mind: “Don’t it always seem to go / That you don’t know...

Plastic straws are hollow and rigid and objects move through them. They are also a lot safer topic to write about than guns. This editorial on plastic straws is way overdue. It was conceived following the Town Council banning plastic bags in July. Th...