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  • Newspaper sues Fire District 13

    Sandy Stokes|Mar 12, 2014

    La Conner Weekly News has filed a lawsuit against Fire District 13, accusing the district of repeatedly violating open government laws. Filed Thursday, March 6 in Skagit County Superior Court, the lawsuit seeks relief for actions by the fire district staff that this newspaper alleges were attempts to thwart its coverage by withholding public documents, delaying release of documents and possibly destroying documents after the newspaper asked for them. Further, the lawsuit alleges that fire district commissioners held closed session meetings on...

  • Almost spring

    Mar 12, 2014

    ALMOST SPRING – A goldfinch was investigating some pussy willow buds on a recent rainy day. – Photo by Don Coyote...

  • Chilling 'challenge' heats up online

    Mar 12, 2014

    Native American and First Nation people in the Pacific Northwest sparked a fun fad that has people all over the world plunging into frigid coastal waters, screaming and dashing in and out of rivers, lakes, channels, salt water beaches and leaping off docks and piers. What has become known as The Winter Challenge 2014 has gone viral on Facebook. Young people with babies, grandmas in walkers, young and old have taken the cold water plunge. It started as a family challenge on February 23 in...

  • Skagit County Sheriff's Office Police Blotter

    Mar 12, 2014

    Monday March 3 10:04 a.m.: Boat grounded – A sailboat got stuck in shallow water nearGoat Island as the tide was going out. They captain was contacted by radio and said they were fine, and would wait for the tide to come back in and free them. Tuesday March 4 5:48 a.m.: Arrest – A person in La Conner called aCalifornia law enforcement agency and seemed confused, so they alerted the local Sheriff’s office to go check on him. Deputies would up arresting him on two outstanding warrants from Skagit Count District Court. 6:18 p.m.: O...

  • BOB METKE

    Mar 12, 2014

    On Saturday evening, March 1, 2014, our 28th wedding anniversary, my dear Bob moved his “Good Humor” stand from his life in the beautiful Skagit Valley to the next part of his journey. Bob was fortunate to pass away in the peaceful and beautiful setting of Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland. His pancreatic cancer had just recently been diagnosed. Those who knew Bob will always remember the warmth of his smile, personality, and hugs, and the color and joy he brought to all those he encountered dur... Full story

  • LEO "LARRY" AZURE, Jr.

    Mar 12, 2014

    Leo “Larry” L. Azure, Jr. of La Conner died peacefully on Friday, February 28, at the age of 74. At the moment of his passing, he was surrounded by numerous extended family while held in the tender, loving embrace of his wife Judy and their three children, Debbie, Darlene and Andrew. He leaves behind a legacy that will touch the lives of family, friends, business associates and the world at large for decades to come. Uncompromising in his love of family, conviction of character and quest to cre... Full story