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NOT TO BE MISSED Shelter Bay Chorus holiday concert Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. At the Shelter Bay community clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive. Admission is by donation. WSU Pop-Up Bakery Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or until...

 
 By Ken Stern    Opinion    November 29, 2023

Your community newspaper and you

Dear Greater La Conner Community, Welcome to the La Conner Weekly News. If you are getting the paper for the first time, I hope you will find your community newspaper an enjoyable and worthwhile read. Valued subscribers, I hope this issue meets your... Full story

 
 By Ken Stern    News    November 29, 2023
Photo of new house.

Skagit home prices high, with supply limited

At the end of October, the only four homes for sale within La Conner town limits were two Landed Gentry residences on Maple Avenue and the two BYK Construction properties on High Street, near Whatcom...

 
 By Ken Stern    A & E    November 29, 2023
Christmas lights in front of Slider Cafe.

Time to celebrate holidays with lights, music, boats and Santa

Santa is coming to town early this long holiday shopping season. He makes his first appearance today, Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the La Conner Swinomish Library to read stories to children from 4:30-5:30...

 

Shelter Bay Chorus holiday concert

The Shelter Bay Chorus’ annual holiday concerts are Dec. 8, 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Shelter Bay community clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive. Admission is by donation. The program offers “Joy to the World,” “God Rest Ye Merry... Full story

 

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NOT TO BE MISSED Breakfast with Santa Presented by La Conner Rotary and La Conner United, Saturday, Dec. 2, 8-11 a.m., Maple Hall, 103 Commercial Ave., La Conner. Adults $10, children $5, under 5 free. Bring your camera to take photos with Santa. Kiw... Full story

 
Jean Collins and Grace Hubbard

Amazing Grace: La Conner centenarian celebrates 100th birthday

As a youth, Grace Hubbard experienced history. As an adult, she helped make history. And now, having completed her first century of life, the local icon is keenly focused on the here and now, checking...

 

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NOT TO BE MISSED Poetry Reading Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 7p.m. Pelican Bay Books 520 Commercial Ave., Anacortes Town of La Conner Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 28, 2024, at 6pm For current agenda go to... Full story

 
 By Anne Basye    A & E    November 15, 2023
People viewing art.

Maple Hall lit up by Art's Alive

When power failed in La Conner late Friday night and Saturday, the cell phone flashlights came out at Art's Alive. "It was art in the dark," said La Conner Arts Foundation board member Sheila Johnson...

 

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NOT TO BE MISSED Town of La Conner Council Meeting Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6Pm For current Agenda go to www.townoflaconner.org Sign up for “Notify Me” to get current Town Information LIBRARIES La Conner Swinomish Library. 520 Morris St.,... Full story

 
 By Jim Reeves    Opinion    November 8, 2023

First Street parking

The Problem: Vehicles parking on First Street for extended periods of time during high tourist traffic periods. Who are the primary offenders? Business owners and employees. First Street residents. Hotel guests. (All of whom should be parking off... Full story

 
 By Bill Reynolds    News    November 8, 2023
Wylie Thulen and Peter Voorhees standing by dessert table.

Young Life fundraiser draws community support

Unity is a key part of the word community. That theme was stressed throughout the annual La Conner Young Life Dessert Fundraiser held Sunday night in the elementary school commons area. A wide...

 

School assemblies honor veterans, state-bound volleyball team

On a morning during which local veterans were honored, La Conner Schools staff employed military precision to blend two indoor student assemblies within 45-minutes. A Veteran’s Day program keynoted by retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott Poulton, a...

 

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NOT TO BE MISSED Town of La Conner Council Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2024, at 6Pm For current Agenda go to www.townoflaconner.org Sign up for “Notify Me” to get current Town Information LIBRARIES La Conner Swinomish Library. 520 Morris St.,... Full story

 
 By Mel Damski    News    November 1, 2023

E-bike rebates provide another reason to ride

Electric bikes are getting more popular and are getting strong support as a very healthy means of transportation. Washington Governor Jay Inslee is a strong advocate of electric bikes and the...

 

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NOT TO BE MISSED Free Master Gardener Know & Grow: How to grow iris Tue. Nov. 4 1:00-2:30 p.m. An in-depth discussion on the best practices to ensure your irises perform an their very best year after year. NWREC Sakuma Auditorium, 16650 Washington 53...

 

Boo-tiful downtown parade highlights kids' Halloween

It’s okay to feel scared and spooky in La Conner next Tuesday. In fact, it’s encouraged. That’s because Oct. 31 is Halloween, one of area residents’ favorite celebrations and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. The fun starts with...

 
 By Bill Reynolds    News    October 18, 2023
Left to right: John Agen, moderator Kris Lytton, Janie Beasley

School board candidates speak at League forum

The candidates in La Conner's only contested 2023 election shared their views and personal backgrounds at a Skagit County League of Women Voters forum in Mount Vernon Monday night. John Agen, elected...

 

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NOT TO BE MISSED Skagit Symphony begins its 2023-24 season with “Second Chances” on Oct. 21. The concert features Sandra Shen on piano playing “Stars” by Mary Howe, Rachmaninoff’s second piano concerto and concludes with Mussorgsky’s... Full story

 
 By Bill Reynolds    News    October 11, 2023

Earthquake rattles La Conner Sunday

Ted Taylor is fondly dubbed “Captain Catastrophe” because of his persistent calls for local emergency preparedness. But the Skagit County Fire District 13 captain and emergency management coordinator might more accurately be called a realist....

 
 By Greg Whiting    News    October 11, 2023

E-bikes just the option for local commutes

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the possibility of buying a second electric car. I’m still giving that some consideration. However, before making a final decision, I’m going to wait till the... Full story

 
 By Bill Reynolds    News    October 11, 2023

Great ShakeOut drill next week

Emergency management is more than a hot current topic. It will have great significance in the future as well. Which is why Skagit County Fire District 13 Capt. Ted Taylor is proposing that local schools consider teaching their students important... Full story

 

Shelter Bay's Paul Fadoul directs 'The Mousetrap' in Anacortes

“The Mousetrap” is running through Saturday at the Anacortes Community Theatre and it has been selling out every show. It is a wonderful murder mystery by Agatha Christie, her first play. It...

 

Community Calendar

NOT TO BE MISSED Skagit Symphony begins its 2023-24 season with “Second Chances” on Oct. 21. The concert features Sandra Shen on piano playing “Stars” by Mary Howe, Rachmaninoff’s second piano concerto and concludes with Mussorgsky’s... Full story

 

Wayfinder Market fabulous

A friend and I had the good fortune to attend The Wayfinder Market’s “First supper club of the fall season” on Friday night Sept. 29. I say fortunate because if you missed out you are truly unlucky. We had a fabulous time. Twenty guests sat at... Full story

 

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