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Town Planning Commission welcomes two new members
La Conner’s planning board is rebuilding after recent resignations, with two new commissioners bringing diverse backgrounds and community commitment.
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Local grower lifted into Hall of Fame
From weightlifting records to fresh produce, this couple is at home in La Conner.
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Jewelry theft rattles La Conner shop
Authorities say organized theft ring may be behind the jewelry heist, where a child allegedly pocketed a ring.
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Neighbors protest use of residential land for condo staging
A proposed Center Street apartment complex faces fresh opposition as neighbors object to staging plans that could disrupt two residential blocks.
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Retirement Inn theft sparks anger from community
Deputies continue to search for stolen e-trikes as La Conner residents rally behind seniors robbed of their beloved rides.
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Town leaders begin planning wastewater treatment plant upgrades
Aging infrastructure, flood risk, and Puget Sound protection concerns drive a costly wastewater plant upgrade La Conner must soon fund.
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Ice breakers: One Ocean crew stays cool in Arctic
Crew shares stories of community connection, climate change, and education.
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La Conner residents share access and safety ideas at community mingle
From sidewalk cracks to car-free streets, La Conner residents shared safety concerns and walkability ideas during a town community mingle.
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2025 primary shows steep decline in participation
Just 23.9% of Skagit County voters showed up for the Aug. 5 primary election.
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La Conner neighbors craft unique childcare solution
What started as a parent’s pitch became a grassroots childcare group, helping kids play and parents work with ease.
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Helicopter goes down at Skagit Regional Airport
A Robinson R44 helicopter with two people on board crashed at Skagit Regional Airport Monday morning.
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SCOG vote makes no changes to Skagit Watershed Council; salmon recovery fight continues
The vote sidestepped an earlier proposal to overhaul how Skagit County manages the prioritization of salmon recovery projects.
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Frustrated planning chair resigns
After nine years, John Leaver stepped down, citing town inaction on looming economic challenges and the waterfront property’s future.
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Rotary’s Harvesting Hope dinner to honor Susan Macek
This year’s La Conner Rotary Club dinner and auction will honor a La Conner community superhero.
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Fire chief’s road trip fueled by savings
Fire District 13’s new 3,000-gallon tender truck will be heading to its new home soon.
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BREAKING: Leaver steps down as Planning Commission chairman
LA CONNER — Planning Commission Chairman John Leaver resigned Thursday in a brief email to Mayor Marna Hanneman, Town Planner Ajah Eills, and fellow Commissioners Sommer Holt and Bruce Bradburn. “I have ‘issues’ with…
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Town Council Briefs
Town officials approved the final change order…
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Town fills planning commission vacancies
La Conner Town Council fills two planning commission seats and one arts commission role after recent member resignations.
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La Conner youth shine at 125th Skagit County Fair
Aylana Guess, 11, from La Conner, and her horse Romeo, competed at this year’s Skagit County Fair.
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La Conner housing market heats up
Home prices and rents in La Conner are climbing, while flood risks and limited supply challenge buyers and renters alike.
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Heat and tides test racers at Swinomish Days canoe event
Jocelyn Washington of Lummi Nation, competed in this year’s Swinomish Days canoe races. Photo by Nancy K. Crowell/La Conner
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How you’ll know: La Conner’s emergency alerts, explained
From sirens to cell phones, who sounds the alarm — and when In the wake of last week’s tsunami watch, many La Conner residents were left wondering: How will we know what to do…
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Skagit Habitat’s La Conner homes near construction milestone
As families await keys, Habitat navigates regulations and flooding concerns to build safe, affordable homes at Third and Caledonia.
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Primary Election update: Tight margins mark port, council races
With just 150 ballots left to count, Skagit County’s primary races could still see shifts before the Aug. 19 certification.
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Udderly excited: This pair is ready to wow the crowd
John Mesman, 9, poses with Firefly, his Brown Swiss heifer, while preparing for their first appearance at the Skagit County Fair today in Mount Vernon. Firefly will turn one year old on New Year’s…
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Then & now: From Skagit City to Pioneer Park
The first Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic took place in 1881. Photo courtesy of Skagit County Historical Museum
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Early leaders emerge in Skagit primary races
With thousands of ballots still uncounted, early election results show close races and low turnout across Skagit County’s primary.
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Town, County, Sound & Sea
Town, County, Sound & Sea revives a tradition first set in ink by The Puget Sound Mail on Sept. 13, 1879. This regular roundup distills the pulse of La Conner, Skagit County, and the…
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Dancing, driving, camping: Centenarians keep living fully
They’ve passed 100 but haven’t slowed down. Meet the La Conner women proving life only gets better with age.
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Town, County, Sound, & Sea
Town, County, Sound & Sea revives a tradition first set in ink by The Puget Sound Mail on September 13, 1879.
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Three candidates compete for Port of Skagit District 2 seat
Local candidates with diverse experiences vie for vote in the Aug. 5 special primary to decide Port District 2 seat.
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121st Pioneer Picnic to spotlight McMoran, Wolden families
Families, history buffs and community members will gather Aug. 7 for Skagit County’s Pioneer Picnic and a tribute to former La Conner Mayor Bud Moore.
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Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington coast
Tsunami advisory lifted, but strong currents may linger near Washington beaches for another day.
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UPDATE: Tsunami advisory in effect for Washington Coast after 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Kamchatka
Residents along the West Coast — from the California-Mexico border to Chignik Bay, Alaska — are urged to stay alert for updates.
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Across the sea, connection flows deeper than the channel
Swinomish tribe welcomes ashore canoe families enroute to Elwha gathering.
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