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As of the moment of this writing, Jay Inslee is the clear re-election winner of the race for governor, and Joe Biden is the declared winner of the presidential race. There are striking and very telling similarities in each of the results which shed some light on the fundamental reasons for our social and political divide. Inslee’s credentials as a candidate for governor were: a degree from the University of Washington, and a law degree; four years in our state House of Representatives; two years as a representative for central Washington in t...
Vaughn passed away on October 29, 2020 in Wenatchee, WA, at the age of 68. He was born March 13, 1952 in Spokane, WA to William “Bill” and Betty Jolley. Vaughn grew up in Colville, WA and graduated from Colville High School in 1970. Following graduation he attended Eastern Washington University earning his degree. Vaughn’s passion was real estate, working on many land development projects throughout his career. Vaughn resided in La Conner, WA for many years. After retirement, he perma...
Born in Stockton, CA October 2, 1921 to Aida Kunze Hubbard and Marvin Thomas Hubbard. Died in Island Hospital, Anacortes, WA, October 15, 2020 soon after celebrating his 99th birthday. He had an older sister Jeannne (Garrison) who predeceased him. The family moved to Sacramento when Jack was 7. Their resourcefulness, sheer grit and a big garden pulled them through the Great Depression years. In his teens he was passionate about fishing in the river, shooting ducks with his buddies and skiing...
In every election supporters – voters – of the winning side shout, blow their horns, ring cowbells and light firecrackers. That happened in La Conner as well as around the country Saturday morning with the news that Pennsylvania had been called for former Vice President Joe Biden. He will become the nation’s 46th president. Kamala Harris joins him as vice president with a string of firsts: as a woman, an African American and of south Asian heritage, a child of immigrants. Their victory is substantial and will have a larger margin b...
While losing Skagit County and the state of Washington decisively, the County by perhaps 6,000 votes, President Donald Trump still vaulted local Republicans into elected office in the Nov. 3 elections. District 1 County Commissioner Ron Wesen is headed for victory, leading retired commercial fisherman Mark Lundsten of Anacortes by 2,761 votes after Monday, though votes are coming in and will be counted through Nov. 23. Peter Browning, director of Burlington’s Chamber of Commerce, running as a “nonpartisan,” is up by 8,635 votes against Democ...
While his biggest plans for La Conner never achieved fruition, Spokane native Vaughn Jolley established roots here that led to valued friendships and helped shape local development concepts for a generation. Jolley, who with business partner Larry Willman unveiled plans in the early 1990s for a mixed-use revitalization of the vacant Moore-Clark property on La Conner’s waterfront, passed away Oct. 29 in Wenatchee. He was 68. Jolley spent nearly two decades trying to develop the once bustling industrial site, whose landmark building is the d...
Red alert: Skagit County’s 137 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 1 thrust the County into Washington state’s high risk category of more than 75 cases per 100,000 population. The numbers are stark: 39 people tested positive Monday; There have been at least 12 daily cases seven times this month. There have been 100 new positive tests in five days, Nov. 5-9 and 200 cases since Oct. 25, These are raw numbers, not per 100,000 residents. For the 14 day period Oct. 26-Nov. 8 Skagit County Public Health recorded 163 cases, above the 158 cases in Oct...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed much in a few months, making it necessary for long-standing local traditions to adjust. The free community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Waterfront Café is among those that have altered a winning recipe just enough to remain a big part of the flavor of La Conner. This year’s feast, set for 12-3 p.m. Nov 26, is limited to four dining tables serving a maximum of six people each to meet capacity restrictions. Take-out orders will literally be an order of the day. Reservations are now a must for the benefit e...
Monday, November 2 11:04 a.m.: Heart and bank broken – Caller reported that she had been asked by a male that she had met online to deposit a large check he had sent her and in turn purchase several gift cards with the deposit and give him the gift card numbers. The caller found that the check was no good and the money on the gift cards had already been withdrawn. Talbott St., La Conner. 2:17 p.m.: Good deed deputies – Caller requested an occupied vehicle that had been parked in their lot for a couple days be removed. Deputies conta...
Time and tide wait for no one. Town officials have long been eager to restore the shoreline at Conner Waterfront Park, They know that adage well. But for what seemed the longest time they had to remain patient as the proposed major re-armoring of the channel bank beneath Rainbow Bridge slowly waded through a lengthy permit process that was finally concluded earlier this year. Bidding soon followed, with a $174,525 contract awarded to C. Johnson Construction. The Town’s patience was rewarded i...
La Conner might sport a new look in the months ahead. Plans are to have walking around town “eyes and ears” as Town officials focus on reducing vandalism, break-ins, robberies, graffiti tagging and other local damage that has seen an uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Ramon Hayes is advocating formation here of a volunteer citizen’s patrol to fill the void when Skagit County Sheriff’s Office deputies are assigned, on call elsewhere or beyond the La Conner detachment’s hours. “We need it,” Hayes told the Weekly News. “It would give us a...
Three years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I left my career as a medical assistant to become a dental therapist. I had planned on going to nursing school until Dr. Dailey, a dentist at the Swinomish Dental Clinic, convinced me to join the dental therapy program because it offered me a chance to return to Washington and serve my own community. I packed up my entire house, took a five-day ferry ride with my two children and husband and moved to Alaska to train as a dental therap...
The Museum of Northwest Art’s 28th Annual Art Auction in September was a success, netting $134,000, exceeding the Museum’s goal. Board and staff thank the artists, donors, buyers and supporters. The Museum could not have done it without their continued belief in MoNA. The online program was a first attempt and you were right there with us. Some of you were even still bidding as the Auction closed at midnight on Sunday. All 280 bidders stayed online during the entire Live Auction and some on Eas...
I was looking at the few seedless Mandarin Oranges sitting on the counter. We ate fresh ones daily for over a week. Time to use the rest up. No need to smash them for this recipe. Each tiny orange segment keeps a bit of orange juice inside to enjoy with each bite. Ingredients Salmon, one fillet or portion Seedless Mandarin Oranges, 2 or 3 Honey, 1 tablespoon Butter, 1 tablespoon Preparation Rinse and pat dry the salmon. Optional to line a flat baking sheet with aluminum or parchment paper. Lay...
