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Renewable energy is a key issue for state Senate hopeful Janet St. Clair, a two-term Island County commissioner with an extensive background in public education and social work. Renewable energy also defines her campaign style. St. Clair brought her energetic, bilingual approach to La Conner on June 3, meeting at the Civic Garden Club with local Democrats. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, attended and offered a ringing endorsement of her candidacy for the 10th Legislative District seat. St....
We love the fresh strawberries that grow in our area. We buy berries in bulk as soon as the fruit stands open. This recipe helps them stay fresh a bit longer. The vinegar leaves no flavor. Ingredients Fresh strawberries, half flat Water, 2 to 3 gallons White vinegar, 1 cup Preparation Carefully set strawberries into a very large bowl. Fill with water. Add vinegar. Swirl berries by hand. Let it sit a minute or so, then swirl again. By hand, scoop berries into a clean bowl, then into airtight...
Sunday, June 2 1:26 p.m.: Wealth squats again – Same sailboat from the previous week docking at private docks and not paying. The owner was again asked to move and may be looking at fines. Pioneer Pkwy., La Conner Wednesday, June 5 2:52 p.m.: Closer look needed – Caller was upset that a website for a local hotel used a third party booking site that had hidden fees. I advised this was not fraud as I went to the site myself and saw all the fees were listed on the booking prior to paying. Maple Ave., La Conner 4:33 p.m.: Dog gone hot – Calle...
The La Conner Pub & Eatery was so busy Wednesday that people joked the fire department might be called to red tag the place for exceeding its occupancy limit. Turns out, members of La Conner Hook & Ladder and the local firefighters' association were already on scene – en masse. They took over the downtown tavern and diner that night for a major fundraiser, collecting half the food and beverage receipts and all of the gratuities. Nor did their five-hour serving shifts represent a hostile t...
