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Town Considers Zoning Changes for Future Mixed-Use Development
La Conner’s south end redevelopment took center stage at a Feb. 11 Town Council meeting, where consultant Tom Beckwith detailed a vision shaped by public input.
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School board reviews campus facilities needs
La Conner School District officials outlined $10 million in needed facility upgrades, primarily for the high school, during a Feb. 10 school board study session.
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Town Parks Commission lauds volunteer ivy eradication project
Steve Phillips and his corps of volunteers were recipients of special Town Council recognition Tuesday night for their work removing invasive English ivy from Pioneer Park.
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Quintasket re-elected; Cayou wins race for vacant Swinomish senate seat
Swinomish voters balanced change and experience in their Feb. 8 election.
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Emergency Prep Without Panic: La Conner Officials Encourage Readiness Over Alarm
La Conner officials and residents gathered Feb. 8 to discuss emergency preparedness, focusing on readiness over fear. The meeting emphasized neighborhood mapping, household emergency kits, and monthly planning steps to boost community resilience.
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La Conner to host free emergency preparedness seminar
A free emergency preparedness seminar takes place at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 8 at the La Conner Swinomish Library.
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Town leaders to lobby state lawmakers for key funding support
Their intent is to impress upon state legislators the Town’s need for funding support to acquire a fire/rescue boat, maintain streets, and undertake mandated upgrades at the La Conner Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Planning Commission endorses facelift for landmark La Conner building
The advisory panel endorsed plans to install a ramp and walkway on the property’s north parking lot and construct a deck in the northeast corner, among other updates.
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La Conner voters to decide on school levy renewal
Voters in La Conner will decide on Tuesday, Feb. 11, whether to approve a four-year Educational Programs and Operations replacement levy. The levy would fund extracurricular athletics and activities, safety and facilities, special education…
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4 candidates vie for 2 senate seats in Swinomish General Election
Swinomish voters return to the polls Sunday to decide two tribal senate contests.
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Cook-off fuels La Conner’s fireboat funding efforts
The La Conner Firefighters Association hosted a Chowder & Chili Cookoff to fundraise for a new fireboat.
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Braves hoops standout passes elite 1,000-point career scoring milestone
La Conner senior guard Brayden Pedroza scored his 1,000th career point during a 67-50 Senior Night victory over Darrington on Jan. 24. Pedroza, who led the Braves with 21 points, was honored with a…
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La Conner planners advance comprehensive plan updates, focus on economic growth and sustainability
La Conner Planning Commissioners advanced updates to the Town’s comprehensive plan on Jan. 21, endorsing revisions to economic development and utilities elements.
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Firefighters serve up Chowder & Chili Cookoff fundraiser for rescue boat
The firefighters hope to raise $30,000 toward the boat that will protect La Conner’s historic waterfront, local marinas and shorelines, and provide crucial rescue services for mariners in distress.
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Celebrating Culture and Literacy: La Conner Students Learn Vital Lessons from ‘First Salmon Ceremony’
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Todd Mitchell read passages of his father’s book, “First Salmon Ceremony,” to La Conner Elementary School students on Treaty Day.
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cram named permanent superintendent of la conner schools after financial turnaround
The La Conner Schools board unanimously approved a permanent contract for acting superintendent David Cram.
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Planning Commission holds robust discussion on south end revitalization plan
Four underutilized acres that presently house a derelict warehouse could become a mixed-use development with as many as 250 new housing units.
POLICE BLOTTER
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La Conner Police Blotter: From lost drivers to stink bombs, a whiff of weird in La Conner
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La Conner Police Blotter: Tulip tourists, button blunders, and a boozy blowup
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La Conner Police Blotter: Cosplay confusion, flour pranks, and parade parking drama
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La Conner Police Blotter: Bumps, blowers, boaters, and a busted ride
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La Conner Police Blotter: Welfare checks, marina drama, and a missing suburban