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La Conner Arts Commission begins work toward Creative District designation
La Conner launches effort to become a certified Creative District, aiming to boost arts, culture, and economic development downtown.
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Skagit County may purchase Haller Farm on Earth Day
Skagit County may invest $10 million to buy Haller Farm, boosting salmon recovery, preserving farmland, and honoring tribal cultural heritage.
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Parks Commission touts tree-planting
La Conner’s new tree fund invites donations to plant greenery along Morris Street and beyond—boosting beauty, habitat, and climate resilience town-wide.
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Born Learning Trail signs come to Swədəbš Park
New signs invite visitors to explore playful, language-rich early learning along the waterfront.
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Renewed effort under way to unite neighbors for emergency preparedness
Getting to know your neighborhood can be life changing. It can also be lifesaving. That’s the message Town Emergency Management Commission charter member Jerry George is sharing at the advisory panel’s regular meetings and…
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Paws and applause: La Conner’s Daffodil Pet Parade and Pageant brought out the Town’s cutest companions
Dogs, cats, and their humans strutted for glory and prizes at the third annual Daffodil Pet Pageant.
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Expanded Tulip Festival Parade is major hit with crowds
Saddle up for spring! Sunshine and smiles unite La Conner.
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ICE arrests spark fear and disruption in Skagit and Whatcom counties
Rumors of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Skagit and Whatcom counties have proven true — first with the arrest of a farmworker in Sedro-Woolley, and then a large-scale raid at Mt.…
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Tariffs, raid rumors create uncertainty for local farmers
Tariffs are shaking up Skagit Valley farmers — spiking input costs, stalling sales, and fueling uncertainty from fields to food banks.
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Local couple donates North First Street waterfront property back to Town
Land donation lifts spirits at La Conner Town Hall amid worries over declining hotel and motel tax revenues.
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‘Coaching with Confidence’: Hall of Famer Suzanne Marble inspires off the court
La Conner coaching legend Suzanne Marble shares lessons on leadership, growth and confidence in her new book, “Coaching with Confidence.”
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La Conner’s Moore-Clark site poised for new chapter
A towering warehouse, a fish food empire, and decades of debate — the Moore-Clark site has shaped La Conner’s economy for over a century. Now, a new chapter may finally unfold.
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La Conner protesters join nationwide rally against Trump policies
From La Conner to Seattle, Skagit County residents joined thousands nationwide to protest Trump administration policies on immigration, the economy, and democracy. Local demonstrators marched in the Tulip Parade, carried signs supporting farmworkers, and…
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Town emergency management panel embraces neighborhood mapping
La Conner will plan for disasters with neighbor-to-neighbor mapping, student involvement, and local outreach to boost community emergency readiness.
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Annual Tulip Festival Parade has grown from not-so-impromptu roots
Few things illustrate the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival’s growth more than La Conner’s ever-blooming annual tulip parade. Retired engineer and Kiwanian Luke Long launched the first parade in 1987 as a spur-of-the-moment idea to…
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Former waterfront market demolished
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is reimagining a historic waterfront site, with oyster pop-ups planned where a market once stood.
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Town leaders urged to apply for grants to increase pedestrian access here
Town officials have been told to take a hike. In a good way. Longtime resident and former planning commissioner Linda Talman on Tuesday invited Mayor Marna Hanneman and Town Council members to join her…
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Town Council approves revised Moore-Clark sub-area development plan
La Conner approved a redevelopment plan for its south end, outlining future mixed-use growth, shoreline access, and community amenities.
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Growth Management Act’s legacy guides La Conner’s response to housing demand
The Growth Management Act turns 35 as La Conner navigates housing challenges. While some jurisdictions push back against the law, La Conner embraces its goals of smart growth and public participation. With limited space…
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Swinomish funding boosts Fire District 13, supports solar expansion and long-term growth
Skagit County Fire District 13 received a $500,000 commitment from the Swinomish Tribal Community, ensuring continued emergency services and supporting long-term upgrades.
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Maple Hall floor repairs expand; New floor installation underway
The Town is replacing the entire Maple Hall floor after widespread water damage last fall. Insurance covers most of the cost, and work is expected to finish by March 23.
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La Conner honors late author Tom Robbins with tribute resolution
Town officials celebrate Tom Robbins’ literary legacy, adopting a resolution honoring the beloved author’s impact on La Conner and beyond.
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Planning Commission scales back south end revitalization plan after public feedback
The La Conner Planning Commission revised the south end revitalization plan, removing key areas after public concerns over traffic and accessibility.
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La Conner Police Blotter: Suspicious calls, silent alarms, and a not-so-graceful getaway
The police blotter is a summary of recent law enforcement activity in La Conner. It includes brief descriptions of incidents reported to or handled by the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.
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Kiwanis Club blood drive draws new donors
Community members donated blood at La Conner High School on Feb. 21 during a Kiwanis Club drive with Bloodworks Northwest.
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Early morning earthquake shakes up some, others snooze right through
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded beneath Orcas Island, about 30 miles northwest of La Conner, just after 5 a.m. Monday, March 3.
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Town begins planning for annual springtime Tulip Festival Parade
Town officials agreed to prohibit downtown parking during the popular early springtime event.
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Town leaders discuss key issues with state lawmakers at City Action Days
La Conner officials met with state lawmakers in Olympia to advocate for fireboat funding and discuss key legislative issues.
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Skagit County food banks face rising demand, uncertain supply
Food banks across Skagit County struggle as food inflation continues to rise, squeezing both supply chains and household budgets. While poverty rates have improved since post-pandemic highs, food insecurity remains a pressing issue here,…
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Major windstorm causes extended power outage on Swinomish Reservation
A major windstorm early Tuesday blew a tree across power lines on Swinomish Reservation.
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Town leaders raise concerns over proposed parking legislation
Parking remains a contentious issue in La Conner, and Senate Bill 5184 was a key topic at the Town Planning Commission Meeting Feb. 18.
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Plans and codes aren’t the same; old Moore-Clark plant is prime example
The Town of La Conner last year received a $45,000 state grant to develop a plan — not a code — to revitalize the south end parcels, most of which are owned by Triton…
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La Conner fifth graders build underwater robots to fight plastic pollution
La Conner fifth graders focus intently on their SOVs before setting it into the water. Rod MarLa Conner fifth graders built and tested subsea operation vessels (SOVs) designed to remove plastics from water. Led by teacher Christi Malcolmson, this hands-on STEM project is part of CREST, a program supported by…
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New members elected to lead Town Arts Commission
Cynthia Elliott is the new chair of the La Conner Town Arts Commission. Elliott, along with vice chair Don Wesley and commission members, will help explore a local creative district, aiming to enhance La…
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La Conner Soroptimists honor three nursing students with ‘Live Your Dream’ awards
La Conner Soroptimists awards “Live Your Dream” grants to three Skagit Valley College nursing students.
POLICE BLOTTER
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Police Blotter: Pogo chaos, marina ruckus and a trash-and-dash weekend
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Masked mockers, morning gunshots and one surprisingly peaceful family
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Police Blotter: Deputies stayed busy with vanishing teens, tracked-down keys, and a few ducks who really should’ve skipped town.
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A week of spooks and scofflaws
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Police Blotter: Boat break-ins, vanishing acts and flying poop—Oh my!