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By Bird births, lives, longevity and mortality
The wandering albatross has the longest wingspan of all living birds at over nine feet. This species may live to be 40 years old and start breeding at eight years old. They only lay one egg every two years and it can take up to two years to raise a...
July 4th parade Tuesday, 12 p.m.
The Town of La Conner’s annual July Fourth parade will march up First Street at 12 p.m. Tuesday. Staging starts at 11 a.m. on State Street, at the La Conner Marina south basin parking area. Liability waivers are needed to participate. At 5 p.m., f...
Marina Moorings
The guest docks have been slammed this week. We have been docking boats and fielding reservations left and right. And yet, even as the summer rush is upon us we generally still have space available...
Anacortes proud to have their Pride Parade
Saturday's second annual Anacortes pride parade was a rainbow-plus of colors, June 16. Thousands of cheering, clapping, dancing, rainbow flag waving supporters shouted their approval from the sidewalk...
Plan for Fourth of July parade, band
La Conner will again act locally while thinking nationally on July 4. The town is site once more of Independence Day festivities with something for everyone – from a holiday parade to food and beverages to live music to a fireworks display over S...
Adopt-A-Hydrant fundraiser a splashing success
There's one excuse that will not fly for anyone parking in front of about two dozen fire hydrants on Swinomish Reservation. That being they weren't visible. Instead, you can hardly miss those...
Amateur radio field day Saturday
Ham radio operators from the Skagit Armature Radio Emergency Communications Club in Anacortes will participate in a national amateur radio exercise Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Seafarer’s Memorial Park, 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes. Clubs across the c...
Italian arum: Beautiful, poisonous and invasive
Italian arum is a deceptively attractive invasive imposter. I fell for her ruse. The bright orange berries brought color to an otherwise nondescript area of the yard, so I let it grow. Now I wish it had never found my address as it has found its way...
Kiwanis craft fair vendors wanted
Kiwanis will be holding its June 24 Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Braves Clubhouse, 305 6th Street, behind the school district administration building. There is room for more vendors. Contact Joy...
Chamber annual meeting Thursday
The La Conner Chamber of Commerce annual membership meeting is tomorrow, June 22 at 5:15 p.m. at the Chamber office, 210 Morris Street. A social hour follows with refreshments. RSVP by Thursday afternoon to 360-466-4778, director@...
Fundraiser at Waterfront Cafe supports La Conner teen battling chronic illness
A La Conner teen who for six years has been fighting rare neuro-immune axis disorders knows he isn’t waging the battle alone. Frank Scott, III was surrounded by family, friends and admirers who opened their hearts to the young man’s plight at the...
Marina Moorings
Last week the Swinomish Yacht Club was able to put together a visit from the Coast Guard Auxiliary to carry out safety inspections on boats in the water. This is a very valuable service the Coast...
History museum re-opens Native American exhibit
Jo Wolfe knew it would take a lot of energy to reorganize the extensive Native American Collection at the Skagit County Historical Museum. Fortunately, there was someone perfect for the job. Intern Maggie Telford, a 2022 University of Washington...
State parks free Sunday
Celebrate Juneteenth with a free visit to a state park June 19. Visitors will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits to a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources or Washington Department of...
Clam garden work day Monday part of Salish Summit at Swinomish
Moving several tons of rocks and boulders by hand and dolly at Kukutali Preserve on Swinomish Reservation last week inched the local tribal community ever closer to a significant milestone. A large wo...
Marina Moorings
The docks are super busy this week with crab boats. There is a commercial opener going on and the activity is frenetic on the commercial pier. The buyers have six people on hand and a forklift to...
Fire departments train on controlled house burnings
La Conner Fire Department volunteer firefighters conducted a series of controlled house burn trainings along with Fire Districts 2, 13, 27 and Whatcom County fire marshals in the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood just outside of La Conner on May 22 and...
Skagit program serving special needs adults held Maple Hall fundraiser
It’s often said there’s no rest for the weary. For over three decades the Skagit Adult Day Program has been working to put that adage to rest. The organization’s mission is to provide a daytime program where adults with special needs can take part...
Skagit Valley Farmers Market
The Skagit Valley Farmers Market at The Vinery located at Christianson's Nursery is in full swing. Every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., everyone, including pets, are welcome to shop local produce, goods...
Town of La Conner citizen survey
Town of La Conner planning staff want to hear from you. Residents and businesses had yellow door hangers placed on their door knobs last week that requested responses to its community involvement survey, part of the process of the 10-year update to...
Adopt-A-Hydrant Fundraiser
Paint a fire hydrant and add beauty to the community while supporting Fire District 13. The fundraiser is June 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at John K. Bob Memorial Ball Park, 17400 Reservation Rd, La Conner....
