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Remember that blinking yellow light hovering over the intersection of Maple Avenue and Caledonia Street? It met an unceremonious demise on Tuesday, Sept. 13, when it was knocked down by an over-height vehicle. As mysterious as its purpose, the origins of the flashing beacon called for investigative journalism. Brian Lease, La Conner’s Public Works director, said the amber light had been there as long as he could remember — and he’s worked here for over 19 years. He said the town changed the light bulb now and then when it burned out. One...
Wilma “Kriss” Ray Morris of La Conner died at home just five days shy of her 97th birthday on Friday, September 16 with family members close by her side. She was born in her North Bend, Oregon, family home on September 21, 1919 to William and Kerstine Olson, both of whom immigrated from Sweden. Before relocating to the La Conner area in 2013, she was a resident at Cristwood Senior Living Community in Shoreline and prior to that a longtime resident in the Blue Ridge community in north Sea... Full story
Neither time nor tide waits for no one. Further proof came during a 60-0 La Conner High grid rout of Concrete on Friday when a Luna eclipse forced a rare running clock from the second period on. La Conner star Budda Luna ran for two touchdowns and passed for another pair of scores as the Braves posted a surprisingly easy triumph over their longtime NW2B rivals. Luna and the Braves bolted to a commanding 38-point lead before the break, causing game officials to waive time stoppages in order to keep the final score somewhat within reason. The...
When facing Mount Vernon Christian, it’s usually a case of La Conner High’s volleyball team having to weather the storm. But not this time around. La Conner swept the Lady Hurricanes in a blowout last Tuesday, then crushed Concrete in similar fashion two nights later to remain undefeated in conference play. The Lady Braves routed Mount Vernon Christian 25-4, 25-8, 25-8 behind a strong service game. Our serving was tough for them to handle,” La Conner head coach Suzanne Marble said of the Lady Hurricanes afterward. “Mount Vernon Christi...
Monday Sept 19 10:30 a.m.: Ring ring!– The alarm company cancelled a residential alarm that went off onRing Lane, La Conner before the deputy arrived. 6:27 p.m.: Dog run – The deputy couldn’t find the two stray dogs reported at the ball field onMaple Avenue, La Conner. Tuesday Sept 20 4:56 p.m.: Question – A La Conner caller had a question about a family member’s will and was advised to contact an attorney. Wednesday Sept 21 1:43 p.m.: Rail row – A husband and wife were walking along the railroad tracks inConway arg...
