The tragic downfall of the floating light

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 guess of his as to why it was installed was that i...