Gas line Grinch stole the Pub's holiday weekend

What was planned as a fun weekend with the lighted boat parade and a Seattle Seahawks game turned into one of stress and a closure for a local waterfront restaurant.

“La Conner Pub and Eatery” had to close on Friday afternoon, because the owners were worried about safety after they discovered a leak in the natural gas pipes serving the building.

“There were signs: smelling gas and trouble keeping pilot lights lit,” said Sherry Thostenson, co-owner of the restaurant. “We knew there was an issue and called around for help.”

After some investigation, the source of the trouble was identified as a...