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Holiday Closures

Christmas Monday, Dec.25 Closed: Everything Bank: Closed Buses: No service Library: Closed Post Office: Closed Schools: Till Jan 3 Town Hall: Dec 22-26 County government: Closed Trash Pick Up: None Weekly News: Closed And God bless us,... Full story

 
An elderly man dances with his middle-aged adult daughter

Let's dance, shall we?

Salsa, waltz, swing, cha-cha – take your pick. The La Conner Retirement Inn was hopping on Valentine’s Day to ballroom dance. The most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day – is...

 

Energetic entrepreneur Greg Whiting

Greg Whiting has rarely – if ever – lacked for energy. Consider that in a robust and wide-ranging professional life Whiting has variously researched, analyzed, helped develop and written about...

 

Blood drive Feb. 23 at high school

Join a community blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the La Conner High School gym, 404 North Sixth Street. It is a collaboration between local volunteers and Bloodworks Northwest. The blood drive is organized by high school students and...

 

The count moves towards 6,000

This photo was taken Jan. 29, when Brad Bradford, one of the original Tillinghast bike riders, celebrated when his 5-year-old, three-wheeled tricycle's odometer hit the 5,000-mile mark. That is a lot...

 
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Jean Wedin parties on her 93rd year birthday

Another year begins in the sweet, joyous life of one of jolly old England's finest exports, Jean Wedin. Jeannie celebrated her (I get confused) 39th or 93rd birthday. It's hard to tell because of her...

 
Image of Moore-Clark building with fencing around it.

Concern: Moore-Clark site a fire hazard

Emergency management has been a priority here since channel flooding in 2022 swamped waterfront and low-lying areas. Attention turned last week to fears of catastrophes and disaster at the...

 

Democracy in Crisis: Taking Action

Extracurricular learning open to all takes place at Skagit Valley College this Saturday, Jan 27. The 10th Legislative District of Washington Democrats hosts Democracy in Crisis: Taking Action, a free day of inspiration and workshops, working in... Full story

 

Town solar proposal presentation Feb. 3

Residents can learn about a feasibility study for a grant to allow solar and storage of energy at the La Conner’s fire department and school district campus at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the La Conner Swinomish Library. The presentation explores solar and... Full story

 

HF Sinclair grants Skagit Bay Search & Rescue $25,000

ANACORTES — Skagit Bay Search and Rescue has been granted $25,000 by HF Sinclair to support the basing of a new marine emergency response boat in Anacortes. A ceremony with a representational presenting of the donation will be held at Seafarer’s...

 

Library Happenings: January-February 2024

We hope everyone’s New Year is off to a great start, It is hard to believe that January is almost over already. Our little taste of winter made for an interesting start to 2024, but now that things are finally thawing out, come to the library for...

 

Repainting Rainbow Bridge may be a dream

When the iconic Rainbow Bridge, the often-photographed arched orange span synonymous with La Conner opened in 1957, it looked like a million. Fast forward to 2024 and the now faded local landmark...

 

FD 13's CARES program reduces stress on 911 system

Skagit County Fire District 13 cares. In both deed and name. The district has implemented a proactive injury and illness prevention program that is providing medical care and assistance while reducing strains on the 911 system. Its coverage area...

 

Funding to assist employer-led child care

The Center for Retention & Expansion of Child Care (C-RECC) seeks applications from Skagit County employers wanting to support their employees by opening a child care center in or near their business. This is an innovative pilot project with a March...

 

Emergency Management Commission gets to work early in new year

The Town’s newest advisory panel didn’t wait long getting to work in the New Year. The six-member Emergency Management Commission, which spent much of 2023 developing and implementing immediate saltwater flood barriers along the waterfront and in...

 
 By Ken Stern    Community    January 3, 2024

COVID-19 is still here

The coronavirus is still here and lurks in La Conner, in nearby movie houses, in dance halls and auditoriums and wherever people gather and however they travel. The year ended and 2024 began with Weekly News staff and freelancers, critical people...

 

Late December birthdays abound

Important late December birthdays locally included Barbara Carson, Nancy Crowell, Tony Harrah, Sally Riggers and other significant people not named....

 

Coach with La Conner, Irish links to lead Team USA golfers at Palmer Cup

A member of La Conner’s O’Leary family will coach Team USA golfers at the 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup in Ireland next summer. Matt Thurmond, a son of La Conner High School alums Kathy O’Leary Thurmond and the late Joe Thurmond, was chosen last...

 

Noelle Ford slings sliders, sings in 'The Music Man'

A server at a La Conner restaurant isn't just singing the praises of Skagit County's musical community. She's lending her voice to it, returning to the stage after a lengthy hiatus, with the Skagit...

 

La Conner martial arts teacher makes grade with latest black belt promotion

A U.S. military veteran, John Alcorn knows the importance of a promotion. He does so as a martial arts practitioner and instructor as well. Alcorn, who teaches Taekwondo at USTA Martial Arts in La...

 

Comp plan amendments accepted without fees in January

La Conner Planning Director Michael Davolio has come up with a way to follow both the letter and spirit of a new state policy that limits to a single public meeting topics reviewed by a hearing examiner. He wants the planning commission to receive...

 
Portrait of Cynthia Elliott

Cindy Elliot appointed to town planning commission

Cynthia Elliott isn't the retiring type. The proof is in her willingness – eagerness, actually – to become a La Conner Planning Commissioner, a role not for the faint of heart, just 13 months afte...

 

La Conner plays again on anniversary of Concrete High School gym opening

Throughout their shared histories, La Conner and Concrete high schools have been fierce foes vying for league, district and state sports titles. But when they next meet it will be a friendly rivalry in the truest sense of the term. La Conner teams...

 

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