December 2021 - theOrcasonian.com

Recap of recent state Health Department COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-12-31T15:17:46-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

State Health warns of E. coli outbreak, so toss these organic salad greens

By News Source|2021-12-31T15:16:44-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Weather, service, SJC marine training

By News Source|2021-12-30T15:07:23-08:00December 31st, 2021|1 Comment

There is reason for optimism as rising local case count surge may continue

By Community|2021-12-31T12:47:33-08:00December 31st, 2021|3 Comments

SJIMA welcomes new board members

By Community|2021-12-30T14:31:15-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

What should you do if you test positive for COVID-19?

By News Source|2021-12-30T14:47:50-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-30T16:00:43-08:00December 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Ferry alert! There may be no onboard restroom service, so … you know

By News Source|2021-12-30T23:06:39-08:00December 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Statewide COVID-19 cases spike significantly in the past week

By News Source|2021-12-30T13:57:16-08:00December 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Prime Time Family Reading begins Jan. 13 at Orcas Library

By Community|2021-12-30T12:58:36-08:00December 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Artists’ Registry Show celebrates it’s 10-year anniversary with a peek behind the scenes

By Community|2021-12-30T12:21:59-08:00December 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Choral Society brought joy to the island

By Community|2021-12-29T16:50:13-08:00December 30th, 2021|Comments Off

State Health Dept issues updates to isolation / quarantine guidance

By News Source|2021-12-29T16:23:46-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID numbers in ongoing saga from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-12-29T15:23:20-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Friday Harbor folks urged to check for water leaks

By Community|2021-12-29T15:15:54-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

KWIAHT releases report on health of Indian Island

By Community|2021-12-29T15:03:27-08:00December 29th, 2021|1 Comment

Carnevale photo exhibit, ‘Light in a Patient Mood,’ coming to library for January

By Community|2021-12-30T11:02:36-08:00December 29th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Kudos to county road crews

By Community|2021-12-29T13:58:47-08:00December 29th, 2021|6 Comments

Don’t miss these on-screen performances coming up at Orcas Center

By Community|2021-12-29T13:53:59-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

What you might want to know about at-home COVID-19 tests

By News Source|2021-12-28T16:01:55-08:00December 28th, 2021|Comments Off

New WA law will reduce use of single-use utensils, condiments, straws beginning Jan. 1

By News Source|2021-12-28T16:04:26-08:00December 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Washington state reports record number of coronavirus infections on Christmas Eve

By News Source|2021-12-28T16:06:32-08:00December 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Tips for those who don’t want freezing pipes

By Community|2021-12-27T15:52:56-08:00December 27th, 2021|14 Comments

Western ‘Zoom towns’ take aim at short-term rentals

By News Source|2021-12-29T11:26:11-08:00December 27th, 2021|4 Comments

The rare spots of good news on climate change

By News Source|2021-12-26T17:23:58-08:00December 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Weather Service: Wind chill as low as -25 degrees

By News Source|2021-12-27T15:54:14-08:00December 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Sun Days on Orcas | Merry snowy day after Christmas

By Edee Kulper|2021-12-26T17:31:56-08:00December 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 15 – 21, 2021

By Community|2021-12-23T16:39:02-08:00December 26th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF: Again, lack of elves means only two San Juan Islands boats Sunday

By News Source|2021-12-25T22:26:20-08:00December 25th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF’s Christmas gift to the San Juans: Something about not enough elves?

By News Source|2021-12-24T22:46:18-08:00December 24th, 2021|2 Comments

Current case count continues to climb

By News Source|2021-12-24T13:11:25-08:00December 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Case count up in San Juan County, surge anticipated in days ahead

By Community|2021-12-24T12:24:15-08:00December 24th, 2021|13 Comments

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-23T16:50:08-08:00December 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Washington receives money to replace lead water service lines

By Community|2021-12-23T12:36:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

EverlyWell COVID-19 test kit expiration dates extended

By Community|2021-12-23T12:06:08-08:00December 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Island Hospital has a new Superintendent / CEO

By News Source|2021-12-23T12:07:13-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital expresses gratitude for the service of Anne Presson

By News Source|2021-12-23T11:55:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

School Superintendent has rightful praise for staff, parents, community, students

By Community|2021-12-22T20:11:04-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Most recent state COVID update

By News Source|2021-12-22T14:58:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Christian students produced knockout Christmas Carol performance

By Edee Kulper|2021-12-22T14:43:59-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

First dog license of 2022 has been issued

By Community|2021-12-22T13:57:54-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Did you mail your obligatory Christmas cards this year?

By Lin McNulty|2021-12-21T21:44:33-08:00December 22nd, 2021|3 Comments

Snow on the way? County Public Works will be on top of it

By Community|2021-12-22T12:39:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Wintry weather likely for Christmas weekend, but the County is on it

By Community|2021-12-21T17:34:23-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Your support of school music makes all the difference

By Community|2021-12-21T16:30:27-08:00December 21st, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank has provided a summary of last Friday’s meeting

By Community|2021-12-21T16:22:55-08:00December 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Odd Fellows provide outdoor sanctuary for April’s Grove residents

By Community|2021-12-20T14:32:57-08:00December 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Our fire department has been busy in the field this month, as well as hiring new Asst. Chief

By Community|2021-12-20T14:37:48-08:00December 20th, 2021|9 Comments

Auditor’s Office to be closed on Christmas, New Years Eve

By Community|2021-12-18T16:01:55-08:00December 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Aspiring artists invited to submit art for 2022 Fair poster

By Community|2021-12-17T20:03:08-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners will meet on Monday

By Community|2021-12-18T16:41:12-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital’s latest slate of classes: Balance, diabetes, paperwork

By News Source|2021-12-16T16:25:03-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

A second court rejects Cooke Aquaculture’s challenge over termination of Port Angeles net pen lease

By News Source|2021-12-17T20:03:37-08:00December 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Sun Days on Orcas | Take care of yourself

By Community|2021-12-14T13:09:45-08:00December 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission will meet in upcoming regular meeting

By Community|2021-12-18T15:39:50-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Melting Arctic ice draws killer whales further north

By News Source|2021-12-18T15:32:35-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee, Billig, Jinkins statement on delaying WA Cares Fund premium assessment

By News Source|2021-12-17T13:40:52-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

HS wrestling tourneys’ COVID outbreaks prompt new safety guidance from state

By Community|2021-12-17T14:20:31-08:00December 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 8 – 14, 2021

By Community|2021-12-17T15:17:15-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Omicron COVID variant is practically lapping at our shores

By Community|2021-12-17T17:14:32-08:00December 18th, 2021|3 Comments

This weekend, Crow Valley String Band, et. al will be at Orcas Center, their annual “Home for the Holidays”

By Community|2021-12-17T16:00:55-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates from the State

By News Source|2021-12-17T13:45:56-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Health Care District announces new interim superintendent

By Community|2021-12-17T12:54:42-08:00December 17th, 2021|4 Comments

Twelve of sixteen new COVID cases this week are on Orcas

By Community|2021-12-17T12:37:28-08:00December 17th, 2021|8 Comments

Milestone for Island Rides and the transition away from fossil fuels on island

By Community|2021-12-16T16:52:51-08:00December 17th, 2021|3 Comments

EDC launches Mariner Training Initiative for island workers

By Community|2021-12-15T16:05:14-08:00December 17th, 2021|3 Comments

Washington Maritime Blue declared finalist for $1 billion Build Back Better regional challenge

By News Source|2021-12-16T16:02:57-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

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

By S. C. Watson|2021-12-16T16:38:23-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly WSF update | Preparations for the holidays

By Community|2021-12-16T15:42:54-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Protecting our democracy, Step 1

By Community|2021-12-15T15:25:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|2 Comments

Senior Center seeks home maintenance/repair coordinator

By Community|2021-12-15T15:50:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces new homeless proposals for 2022 legislative session

By News Source|2021-12-15T15:15:21-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

So, how is the Elwha River salmon recovery doing?

By Community|2021-12-15T14:08:56-08:00December 16th, 2021|6 Comments

School Board will meet tomorrow

By Community|2021-12-15T15:03:32-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

DOH commemorates one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington

By News Source|2021-12-15T14:13:52-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJI National Historical Park announces contest to design a new logo

By Community|2021-12-15T12:55:46-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

The Co-op difference: Capital credit checks are in the mail

By Community|2021-12-15T12:46:41-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide COVID response updates

By News Source|2021-12-15T12:38:53-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Make note of these Dental Van dates for 2022

By Community|2021-12-15T12:34:24-08:00December 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Hey, Orcasonians, you know you can get free PCR testing kits at Senior Center, right?

By Community|2021-12-15T12:13:16-08:00December 15th, 2021|3 Comments

County seeking new members for advisory committees

By Community|2021-12-15T11:58:29-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Water management has become a top priority for San Juan County

By Community|2021-12-14T16:16:31-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

SJC Land Bank schedules a couple of meetings on December 17

By Community|2021-12-14T15:57:37-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We should talk about board members and salaries

By Community|2021-12-14T15:06:51-08:00December 14th, 2021|9 Comments

EDC offers free woodworking course on Lopez Island

By Community|2021-12-14T14:58:39-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Library stepping outside normal boundaries to try something new

By Community|2021-12-14T13:27:35-08:00December 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | La Porte Road residents thank all who put our road back in service

By Community|2021-12-14T12:44:35-08:00December 14th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission is meeting tomorrow morning for executive session

By Community|2021-12-13T15:02:43-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces his climate package for 2022

By News Source|2021-12-13T14:50:53-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Ruby the Elf, in interview, discusses the Santa Mailbox at Emmanuel Episcopal

By Community|2021-12-13T14:21:05-08:00December 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Federal Magistrate declares Navy’s 2019 decision authorizing the EA-18G “Growler” expansion at NAS Whidbey violated National Environmental Policy Act

By News Source|2021-12-13T13:34:21-08:00December 13th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thank you from Orcas Island Park and Recreation District

By Community|2021-12-12T15:14:21-08:00December 13th, 2021|2 Comments

Sun Days on Orcas | The festivities continue

By Community|2021-12-12T15:09:25-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

So far, WSF reservations to open up next week for travel after New Year

By Community|2021-12-09T14:32:09-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Eldercare crisis inspires ‘life-changing’ innovation on San Juan Island

By News Source|2021-12-11T23:14:11-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

No Christmas Ship again this year, but what a history it has

By Community|2021-12-11T23:14:45-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

OPALCO Board nominations are open

By Community|2021-12-10T14:57:10-08:00December 11th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | How to understand the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

By Community|2021-12-10T13:49:26-08:00December 11th, 2021|6 Comments

Over 16? Y’all better be getting your COVID booster shot

By News Source|2021-12-10T14:15:49-08:00December 11th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Heartfelt thanks to all who are helping in aftermath of Sunday’s house fire

By Community|2021-12-10T23:09:47-08:00December 11th, 2021|1 Comment