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The third time’s a charm. The fourth, historic. At least that’s the case for the La Conner High football program, which earned a fourth straight trip to the State playoffs with a convincing 53-20 NW2B win Thursday at Orcas Island. It marks the first time in modern school history that Braves grid teams have qualified for post-season in four consecutive years, an elated La Conner head coach Johnny Lee said Sunday afternoon. “I did some research,” Lee confirmed, “and this senior class is the first one to make it to the playoffs all four years of...
If the journey of a thousand miles indeed begins with a single step, the La Conner High volleyball program has already made giant strides in its pursuit of another State net crown. The Lady Braves drove twice to Southwest Washington last week for District tourney tests against top-flight foes. They returned somewhat road weary, but geared up for another 2B title run. “We probably logged a thousand miles in a week for Districts,” said La Conner head coach Suzanne Marble, whose 18-3 club hits the road again tomorrow for Yakima. The Lady Bra...
Monday Nov 3 9:22 p.m.: Disorderly – Intoxicated persons in a laundry room, 900 blockMaple Ave. in La Conner, were given a ride home. Tuesday Nov 4 8:38 a.m.: Pot problem – Student at La Conner High School was found to be in possession of marijuana. 10:47 a.m.: Information – This concerns a continuing dispute between a La Conner family and their former animal caregiver. Wednesday Nov 5 12:02 a.m.: Alarm – Alarm went off but no problems at Pioneer Market in La Conner. Thursday Nov 6 9:51 a.m.: Theft – Two dogs were...
The Elston family of La Conner is on an adventure of a lifetime, taking a sea voyage from Shelter Bay south along the Pacific Coast. The crew of “Adagio” includes the author of this story, 12-year-old Cindy, who is in the seventh grade, 10-year-old Kevin, a fourth-grader, and their parents Steve and Kathy. On Aug. 27 my family and I left on our boat to travel down to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez. Our boat, Adagio, which means slow and steady in Italian, has just traveled over 1,200 nautical mil...
Children in the Swinomish Youth Group made signs and carried balloons in the colors of Marysville Pilchuck High School for a walk on Friday to demonstrate their concern for the Tulalip Tribes and Marysville Pilchuck High School following last month’s campus shooting tragedy that left five students dead, including the young shooter. – Photo by Katie Bassford...
There has been significant press coverage lately, both locally and nationally, regarding flood hazards. The Oso landslide reminds us that catastrophic events are usually infrequent, often unexpected in the moment they occur but predictable. While it has been decades since there has been significant local flooding, it’s important to note that 70 percent of La Conner is in the Skagit River 100-year floodplain. All of this sets the stage for recent changes to the National Flood Insurance Program administered by FEMA. Residents are likely to see t...
To ease the minds of homeowners who live on tribal trust land in the La Conner area, the Swinomish Indian Senate on Tuesday announced that the property tax for 2015 will be equal to what Skagit County would assess if the property were to stay on the county tax rolls. “Taxpayers can rest assured and budget for their taxes in 2015 just as they have in the past,” Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby said in a prepared statement. Meanwhile the Tribal Senate, which is the governing body for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, continues to work on a...
Brian Westover, of Shelter Bay, died on Tuesday, October, 14, at his home, surrounded by family. Brian was born in Anchorage, Alaska on June 24, 1949, the son of Ralph and Beatrice Westover. Growing up, Brian chose a career in aviation as a helicopter mechanic and inspector. Some would say Brian could fix a rainy day! He was also an accomplished pilot; he flew airplanes as well as helicopters all over Alaska. He also enjoyed traveling and being with family. Brian is survived by two sons, Jeremy and Mitch Westover of Milpitas, California, and...
