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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…
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Short and sweet: La Conner’s Fourth of July parade completed in record time
By Bill ReynoldsLa Conner Community News Short, subdued and fun. That pretty much sums up La Conner’s Fourth of July Parade celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, a downtown serpentine that while short on entries…
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School board approves new two-year pact retaining Superintendent Cram
The board cited Cram’s success in leading La Conner Schools out of state-imposed binding conditions, an oversight mechanism put in place when districts are in financial distress.
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Knitting meets craft drinks in new downtown biz
Photo by Luisa Loi/La Conner Community News. Marsha and Matt Owen smile outside their new yarn store/bar business, “Purl Dive.”
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La Conner youth team nets title at Spokane Hoopfest extravaganza
Greyson Delage, Roman Harper, Cash Landworth and Randall Reynolds last weekend won their bracket of the Spokane Hoopfest Three-on-Three Outdoor Basketball Tournament, the largest event of its kind in the world.
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Judge sides with local farming nonprofit over canceled US grants
Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner Community New. Anna Chotzen is director of farm viability for Viva Farms.
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Braves standout named Herald’s girls track athlete of the year
Jenkins is already eyeing the 2027 track season and the opportunity to set new personal marks in her signature events, the 100 and 200 meter sprints, as well as the 4×100 and 4×200 meter…
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La Conner High alum honored in college for star power in class, on volleyball court
Ellie Marble Photo @cwuathletics
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Local teen taps history for holiday coloring book in this week’s paper
Celebrate Independence Day with a one-of-a-kind coloring book created right here in La Conner. Produced by the La Conner Arts Commission in partnership with La Conner Community News, the book features original artwork by…
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Father Pat Twohy, revered for prior tribal ministry, honored at Swinomish ceremony
Photo by Nancy K Crowell/ LA CONNER COMMUNITY NEWS. Father Pat Twohy smiles at Swinomish Chairman Steve Edwards at the ceremony honoring him on June 23.
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Residents report sickness amid strong odor from landfill project
Crews work on the Whitmarsh Landfill project on June 18, 2026. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell / La Conner Community News
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Whitmarsh Landfill remediation in progress
Photo by Nancy K. Crowell / La Conner Community News Project Manager Margo Gillaspy points to the BNSF right-of-way and explains how the workers are pulling the dirt away from the tracks as part…
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Pioneer Picnic, a longtime La Conner summer tradition, set for Aug. 6
The 122nd annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and General Meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 6 at Pioneer Park, with the public invited to attend this time-honored celebration.
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