October 2020 - theOrcasonian.com

Skagit Valley College offering free Mindful Meditation via Zoom

By Community|2020-10-31T16:18:30-07:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

It’s back to school next week for our island grade schoolers

By Community|2020-10-31T15:22:58-07:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Poem for today | Vote!

By Community|2020-11-02T13:33:12-08:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island installs new officers

By Community|2020-10-31T12:06:24-07:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Orcasional Musings | Newspapers: What about them? (Part two)

By Community|2020-12-06T12:41:35-08:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 21 – 27, 2020

By Community|2020-10-29T11:21:15-07:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Still undecided or unwilling?

By Community|2020-10-30T15:54:54-07:00October 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-30T14:54:38-07:00October 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes has worked tirelessly for us; now is not the time to change

By Community|2020-10-30T14:47:56-07:00October 30th, 2020|11 Comments

Island Hospital partners with Orcas Island to operate a primary care clinic

By Community|2020-10-30T14:17:11-07:00October 30th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Nonpartisan Rick Hughes chooses to unify not divide

By Community|2020-10-30T12:15:58-07:00October 30th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Breaching four Snake River dams would have major benefit to our ecology

By Community|2020-10-29T20:46:33-07:00October 30th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | A few of the reasons why I’m not voting for Rick Hughes

By Community|2020-10-30T10:04:51-07:00October 30th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | I remember when …

By Community|2020-10-29T10:32:41-07:00October 30th, 2020|6 Comments

Guest Opinion | Is it Socialism?

By Community|2020-10-30T09:49:40-07:00October 30th, 2020|3 Comments

UW Medicine prepares for Orcas Island clinic transition

By Community|2020-10-30T09:28:47-07:00October 30th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes delivers pragmatic leadership

By Community|2020-10-30T09:35:22-07:00October 30th, 2020|Comments Off

‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2020-11-14T14:55:20-08:00October 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I am proud to support Rick Hughes’ heart, integrity

By Community|2020-10-29T10:08:27-07:00October 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Minney represents authenticity, island experience

By Community|2020-10-29T11:37:09-07:00October 29th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Cindy Wolf comes from a place of groundedness

By Community|2020-10-29T10:08:04-07:00October 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Hot Topic #32 | Guidance on symptoms of COVID and when to stay home from work or school

By Community|2020-10-29T10:07:46-07:00October 29th, 2020|1 Comment

COVID-19 activity intensifying across Washington state

By Community|2020-11-28T22:45:17-08:00October 28th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Rick Hughes

By Community|2020-10-28T10:56:45-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-28T10:52:18-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes always working toward what’s best for community

By Community|2020-10-28T10:18:44-07:00October 28th, 2020|1 Comment

Economic Development Council: Funding opportunities still available

By Community|2020-10-28T10:13:59-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Masks required for Chamber’s upcoming Eastsound trick or treat stroll

By Community|2020-10-28T09:45:53-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

OICF to offer GiveOrcas 2020 Holiday Campaign

By Community|2020-10-24T22:36:08-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

New COVID case on Orcas was not unexpected

By Community|2020-10-28T09:14:08-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee issues “Stay Safe – Vote Safe” proclamation

By Community|2020-10-28T08:58:06-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Western states form workgroup to ensure safety and efficacy of COVID vaccines

By Community|2020-10-27T13:21:46-07:00October 27th, 2020|Comments Off

Today’s poem | Nikki-Rosa by Nikki Giovanni

By Community|2020-10-27T12:00:08-07:00October 27th, 2020|1 Comment

Two new COVID-19 cases in San Juan County, one on Orcas

By Community|2020-10-27T09:54:47-07:00October 26th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Huddle Lopez Island unanimously endorses Palmateer & Wolf

By Community|2020-10-26T13:05:45-07:00October 26th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why I’m voting for Cindy Wolf

By Community|2020-10-25T11:59:06-07:00October 26th, 2020|Comments Off

Community Foundation thanks community that responded with heart to crisis

By Community|2020-10-26T13:36:59-07:00October 26th, 2020|1 Comment

Poetry | Keyboard Chaos by Jens Kruse

By Jens Kruse|2020-11-14T15:31:34-08:00October 26th, 2020|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | Last night I had a nightmare

By Community|2020-10-25T10:47:57-07:00October 26th, 2020|9 Comments

Letter to Editor | I enthusiastically support Rick Hughes

By Community|2020-10-26T10:34:46-07:00October 26th, 2020|Comments Off

Due to lack of lodging tax revenue, no proposals for next year

By Community|2020-10-26T08:55:54-07:00October 26th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | My whole-hearted support is for Cindy Wolf

By Community|2020-10-25T11:41:51-07:00October 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I can attest to skills, fortitude of Cindy Wolf

By Community|2020-10-25T11:37:23-07:00October 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Senior center welcomes new Orcas district committee members

By Community|2020-10-24T22:36:26-07:00October 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Ryan Palmateer is the candidate with a plan

By Community|2020-10-25T11:03:12-07:00October 25th, 2020|2 Comments

Inslee statement on voter security and election integrity following threats

By Community|2020-10-25T10:52:08-07:00October 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Upcoming Zoom session | From second to first and back again: Roles, expectations, the reality of leadership within a professional string quartet

By Community|2020-10-24T22:36:43-07:00October 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Murder hornets successfully removed from tree near Blaine

By Community|2020-10-24T22:37:01-07:00October 25th, 2020|Comments Off

New! Orcas Island Fitness Center opens on Monday

By Community|2020-10-24T12:42:39-07:00October 24th, 2020|1 Comment

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update: Health Officials looking for community feedback

By Community|2020-10-24T11:54:15-07:00October 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Experience matters when considering where to place your vote

By Community|2020-10-24T11:50:57-07:00October 24th, 2020|3 Comments

An Orcas Center special double-bill live stream: Chill Collins and Kellen and Kique

By Community|2020-10-22T12:24:12-07:00October 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Senior Center makes an appeal to community for continuing support

By Community|2020-10-24T11:42:50-07:00October 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Orcasional Musings | Newspapers: What about them (Part One)

By Steve Henigson|2020-12-06T12:41:35-08:00October 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 13 – 20, 2020

By Community|2020-10-22T15:10:52-07:00October 24th, 2020|1 Comment

‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson

By S. C. Watson|2020-11-14T14:55:13-08:00October 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Landline 911 phone lines are out; UPDATE: now back in service statewide

By Lin McNulty|2020-10-23T19:39:20-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Future of Hospice of the Northwest threatened

By Community|2020-10-22T14:51:18-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Ryan Palmateer is obvious choice for District 1

By Community|2020-10-22T12:58:55-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

In Memoriam | Harry Patton, June 09, 1922 – October 14, 2020

By Community|2020-10-22T12:41:38-07:00October 22nd, 2020|4 Comments

Health Care District finalizes contract with Island Hospital

By Susan McBain|2020-10-23T19:51:57-07:00October 22nd, 2020|5 Comments

Streaming live from Orcas Center: JP and the OK Rhythm Boys

By Community|2020-10-22T11:35:24-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Orcas Montessori School’s 26th annual holiday wreath sale fundraiser is an Island tradition

By Community|2020-10-22T11:11:23-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Can we rebuild the political middle?

By Community|2020-10-24T21:49:23-07:00October 21st, 2020|10 Comments

WSF website gets a makeover

By Community|2020-11-28T22:45:47-08:00October 21st, 2020|Comments Off

School Board calls special monthly meeting for Thursday

By Community|2020-10-21T15:41:35-07:00October 21st, 2020|Comments Off

What? Technology and tides equal art?

By Community|2020-10-21T15:11:38-07:00October 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Rick Hughes appointed to National Broadband Task Force to bridge digital divide

By Community|2020-10-21T14:46:18-07:00October 21st, 2020|6 Comments

Recapping recent COVID-19 news, updates from state Health Department

By Community|2020-10-21T12:59:18-07:00October 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Panel discusses threats to the Salish Sea

By Matthew Gilbert|2020-10-21T14:15:58-07:00October 21st, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes has my vote to re-elect him to county council

By Community|2020-10-21T10:22:48-07:00October 21st, 2020|Comments Off

At age 83, Orcas islander votes for first time in Presidential election

By Community|2020-11-09T15:00:36-08:00October 20th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes exhibits tireless integrity, commitment

By Community|2020-10-20T12:33:43-07:00October 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Two long-term Orcas Fire & Rescue leaders retire

By Susan McBain|2020-10-20T13:42:53-07:00October 20th, 2020|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | Concerns about Cindy Wolf

By Community|2020-10-19T21:46:54-07:00October 20th, 2020|14 Comments

Letter to Editor | Our current reality requires tested leadership

By Community|2020-10-19T21:46:26-07:00October 20th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | When three’s not the charm, aka Island Hospital — a cautionary tale

By Community|2020-10-18T14:25:34-07:00October 19th, 2020|4 Comments

Fire Commissioners meeting tonight via ZOOM

By Community|2020-10-19T13:41:22-07:00October 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | The politics of the middle

By Community|2020-10-19T12:42:26-07:00October 19th, 2020|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | No more effective advocate for San Juans than Rick Hughes

By Community|2020-10-19T12:19:01-07:00October 19th, 2020|1 Comment

School superintendent checks in as end of first quarter rapidly approaching

By Community|2020-10-20T12:13:54-07:00October 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Islanders mailed 6,000 Vote Forward letters to inconsistent voters nationwide

By Community|2020-10-19T11:49:21-07:00October 19th, 2020|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | EPRC should revise village housing proposals to Council

By Community|2020-10-19T10:55:26-07:00October 19th, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why I support Kim Wyman

By Community|2020-10-16T15:22:48-07:00October 18th, 2020|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Funhouse beyond grateful for support

By Community|2020-10-15T15:04:05-07:00October 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Women supporting Ryan Palmateer for the future of our county

By Community|2020-10-16T15:18:29-07:00October 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Local organizations take action to support recovery of Salmon and Orca

By Community|2020-10-16T15:13:35-07:00October 18th, 2020|1 Comment

Editorial | I’m not sure where to begin… It’s just a cartoon, folks

By Lin McNulty|2020-11-14T14:56:07-08:00October 18th, 2020|12 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why I am supporting Referendum 90 on the ballot this year

By Community|2020-10-17T11:28:49-07:00October 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Getting your annual flu shot is especially critical this year

By Community|2020-10-17T11:11:23-07:00October 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Kruse Reviews | What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism

By Jens Kruse|2020-11-14T15:31:36-08:00October 18th, 2020|4 Comments

Ag Guild Auction continues each week during October

By Community|2020-10-15T14:40:09-07:00October 17th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I am voting for Cindy Wolf

By Community|2020-10-16T14:09:38-07:00October 17th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | It’s simple, Rick Hughes by far the most qualified

By Community|2020-10-15T14:31:07-07:00October 17th, 2020|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why Rick Hughes is best choice for County Council

By Community|2020-10-17T11:51:34-07:00October 17th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Rick and Marlace Hughes are generous life-forces on Orcas

By Community|2020-10-17T11:47:08-07:00October 17th, 2020|Comments Off

Orcasional Musings | Community Chest, Food Bank, Community Resource Center, Community Foundation

By Community|2020-12-06T12:41:35-08:00October 17th, 2020|1 Comment

Recent recap of COVID-19 news, updates

By Community|2020-10-16T15:33:14-07:00October 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Playground-on-the Green needs a bit more help as it nears completion

By Community|2020-10-16T13:44:54-07:00October 16th, 2020|1 Comment

Soroptimists accepting applications for three women’s educational and training awards

By Community|2020-10-15T12:00:59-07:00October 16th, 2020|Comments Off