Articles from the December 3, 2014 edition
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Wintering over
This is one of several hummingbirds that have decided to stick around Swinomish and La Conner this winter. This little hummer was part of a group feasting on winter blooms at Swinomish. – Photo...
Getting Closer
The recent string of cold and dry days has been perfect weather for the ongoing boardwalk construction. By the end of winter, the boardwalk will stretch the entire length of La Conner’s waterfront f...
A cold, clear day
Ducks, swans and snowy hills make a pretty picture on a perfectly freezing winter day near the Swanson Farm north of La Conner. – Photo by Don Coyote...
Flood barrier option council meeting's high water mark
New technology might someday help solve an age-old concern in the La Conner area. A plan to deploy portable geotextile-lined flood barriers as part of a future ring dike system on the northeast edge of town was part of an otherwise watered-down...
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday Nov 24 10:16 a.m.: Embezzlement – An employee at the Treehouse Bistro South First Street in La Conner did not deposit the money in the bank. 3:22 p.m.: Warm spot – An intoxicated person was given a ride home from the public...
New Year likely to bring huge tax shift
With the 931 parcels coming off the La Conner area county tax rolls, taxpayers for the remaining 2,500 parcels in the La Conner School District and Fire District 13 could be left holding the bill for about $480,000 more in property taxes. On Tuesday...