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No Brew on the Slough this year; chamber plots winter wine event
By Luisa LoiLa Conner Community News Brew on the Slough, La Conner’s annual celebration of craft beers from the region, is taking a break this year. Rather than leave fans with empty glasses and…
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Skagit County Historical Museum receiving $4,500 in Pioneer Picnic proceeds
By Bill ReynoldsLa Conner Community News The Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner received a nice bit of positive financial news last week. The museum, which faces major county funding cuts going forward,…
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District 13 swears in new full-fledged firefighters, adds to CARES unit
Bill ReynoldsLa Conner Community News As is the case with major league baseball and pro football, September has been a time for roster additions and lineup shuffling at Skagit County Fire District 13 near…
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Town, County & Sea 9/17/26
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is awarding $4.2 million to the Skagit River System Cooperative, which includes the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, to improve fish passage and support…
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New zoning finalized as Port eyes development options
By Luisa LoiLa Conner Community News In a 4-1 vote, the La Conner Town Council gave the final green light to the establishment of a Port Commercial Zone following a public hearing on Sept.…
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He waited 25 years for a green card. ICE detained him with 16 days to go
By Luisa Loi La Conner Community News In 2001, Juan Martinez’s brother petitioned for him to pursue a green card and chase the American Dream. Today, the man known as Conway’s “unofficial mayor” earns…
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New senior center coordinator looks to build programs and community
By Bill ReynoldsLa Conner Community News There was a time, after reaching a milestone birthday, when Michele Vandegraft was reluctant to consider herself a senior citizen. “But, then, I came to embrace it,” she…
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We remember 9/11
La Conner residents share where they were, what they saw and how they experienced Sept. 11, 2001
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Man charged with controlled substance delivery, homicide
Skagit County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Trisha Johnson requested that Caleb Nathan Cain be charged with controlled substance homicide and delivery of controlled substance.
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Federal data confirms sharp surge in ICE arrests in Mount Vernon, Burlington
The data affirms what residents have been seeing with their own eyes: ICE is operating in Mount Vernon and Burlington more frequently than at any other point covered by the nearly four years of…
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Man found dead under Rainbow Bridge
The search involved the Swinomish Police Department, Skagit County Fire District 13, Swinomish Fish and Wildlife Enforcement and the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.
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Dozens of new wildfires ignite across NW as smoke threatens Skagit Valley
The Luna fire in the North Cascades, partly responsible for smoke in Puget Sound region. Photo courtesy Inciweb.
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Town addresses water infrastructure issues
Tuesday, in an effort to protect La Conner’s water system from future surges, the council unanimously approved a contract with David Evans and Associates, a consulting firm that will be in charge of designing…
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Minor damage reported in La Conner Inn fire
Firefighters attended to a small fire at the La Conner Inn on Thursday afternoon. No one was hurt and the damage was minor. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community News
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Federal agents seen at Sakuma Bros
The incident, which happened at about 6 a.m., was also reported on the Stop ICE Raids Alert Network, a website where people keep track and alert the community of any U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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Larsen tours Ferndale ICE facility
By Luisa LoiLa Conner Community News Following a number of reports and inquiries regarding the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Ferndale, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited one of the buildings…
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Sedro-Woolley stalwarts take center stage at La Conner’s 122nd Pioneer Picnic
This was a display of historic tractors from last year’s Pioneer Picnic in La Conner. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community News
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Skagit auditor candidate clarifies past party ties ahead of Aug. 4 primary
La Conner Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mark Hulst is facing Jeremy Harrison-Smith, the Northwest Washington representative for the governor’s office. Both candidates met with the public at two campaign kick-off events over the…
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Wildfires close northern Pacific Crest Trail, threaten Hozomeen area
Wildfire activity in the North Cascades has forced the closure of the northern end of the Pacific Crest Trail and prompted officials to ask hikers and campers to leave the Harts Pass area immediately.
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Skagit reporters begin strike
Photo by Nancy K Crowell/La Conner Community News.News staff for Skagit Publishing protested Adams MultiMedia — Skagit’s parent company — in front of the courthouse in downtown Mount Vernon, Friday, July 24.
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It’s hot this week. Here’s where to cool off in La Conner
Summer is a time for festivals, but it also brings the heat. Monday, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that will remain in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Wednesday.
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ICE ramp-up intensifies fear in Skagit
Multiple sources said immigrants, mostly Latino farmworkers, are being taken to an unmarked ICE complex in Ferndale before being transferred to the Tacoma Northwest ICE Processing Center — a for-profit facility that has raised…
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Two different Americas, one Skagit County
A half-dozen phone calls later, our reporter Luisa Loi confirmed what my phone had been shouting at me. Anecdotally, people across Skagit County — from advocates to attorneys to families — all described the…
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With summer break in full swing, school district focus is on energy and facilities upgrades
Progress is being made on several school district projects and programs scheduled while students and staff are on vacation.
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Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections, raising concerns for salmon recovery in Skagit
Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community News. The Skagit Valley and Skagit River as pictured above. A sweeping change to how the federal government enforces the Endangered Species Act could have significant implications…
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Learn about your candidates
Independent Connie Krier and Republican Keith Wagoner, who are running for the District 3 seat in the Board of County Commissioners, will face incumbent Joe Burns at a forum from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.…
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District 13 preps for wildfires, mulls new engine purchase, and eyes dock blaze training
Photo by Bill Reynolds/La Conner Community News. Fire District 13 Chief Wood Weiss (left), District 13 Commission Chair Bruce Shellhamer, and Commissioner John Doyle check out an E-One Spartan FC-94 rescue pumper Tuesday morning…
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Fifth wildfire reported in North Cascades; hikers urged to check closures before heading out
The newest blaze, the Luna Fire, was discovered following the June 24 lightning storm and is burning west of Ross Lake in steep, rocky terrain southwest of Luna Camp along the Big Beaver Trail.…
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Historical Museum cut from county budget
Photo by Nancy K Crowell/La Conner Community News. The Skagit County Historical Museum displays the writing desk of renowned local writer Tom Robbins, who died in 2025. Robbins is famous for his books, which…
POLICE BLOTTER
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Police blotter: Unwanted calls, mystery riders, stolen e-bike
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Police blotter: Found items, bad dog, 2 hit and runs
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Police blotter: Weaving driver, online threats, hit and run
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Police blotter: Ammo disposal, tower crawlers, ghost break-in
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Police blotter: Neighborhood stare down, kitty caper and ticketed tailgater