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  • Skagit County Sheriff’s Office POLICE BLOTTER

    Oct 14, 2020

    Monday, October 5 1:34 p.m.: In broad daylight – Caller reported a suspicious vehicle driving in their neighborhood. Deputies checked for the vehicle, but were unable to locate it. Kamb Rd., Greater La Conner. 4:44 p.m.: Political outbreak – Caller reported numerous Trump and Culp political signs being stolen around the county, and Anacortes. Anacortes PD was also notified of the theft complaint. Morris St., La Conner. 5:55 p.m.: Coasted away – Caller ran out of gas on his motorcycle. When he returned with fuel, the bike was...

  • Garden Fresh Lasagna

    Patricia Aqiimuk Paul|Oct 14, 2020

    Lasagna made with zucchini slices taking the place of lasagna pasta. Fresh tomatoes taking the place of a jar of pasta sauce. When you take the time to prepare the zucchini, the result will be astounding! Ingredients Zucchini, 1 medium Garlic, 3 cloves Onion, 1 medium Tomatoes, 4 medium Ground beef, 1 lb. Olive oil, 3 tablespoons Garlic granules, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon Basil, fresh (4 leaves) or dried (1/2 teaspoon), optional: Mozzarella cheese, 1 ½ cups Cheeses of your...

  • PPE, PPP prevent COVID-19, financial problems for local farms

    Anne Basye|Oct 14, 2020

    La Conner-area farmers used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other measures to keep COVID-19 out of their workforce. Many also embraced the U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to stave off financial problems. Funds could be used to cover payroll, rent and utilities over a 24-week period. The Hedlins, on the town’s east edge, credit the PPP program with facilitating a quick pivot from field crops to row crops. “We had to go from some big grain contracts to ramping up produ...