Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Ode to Frieda the Pig’ by Mandy Troxel By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T12:52:38-07:00April 3rd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4 By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T18:53:00-07:00April 2nd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
PeaceHealth Clinic in Friday Harbor offers their patients mobile COVID-19 testing By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T13:01:49-07:00April 2nd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Imagine’ by Ron Myers By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T12:53:12-07:00April 2nd, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Orcas Family Health defines protective practices, thanks patients for patience By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T12:45:18-07:00April 2nd, 2020|4 Comments Read More
OPALCO weekly update and check-in By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T17:31:07-07:00April 2nd, 2020|Comments Off on OPALCO weekly update and check-in Read More
Lahari launches free online training to fulfill basic caregiver needs By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T15:57:46-07:00April 2nd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Two new confirmed positive test results reported in San Juan County By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T16:59:44-07:00April 1st, 2020|5 Comments Read More
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Mayonnaise’ by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T12:53:51-07:00April 1st, 2020|Comments Off on Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Mayonnaise’ by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Read More
Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T12:38:20-07:00April 1st, 2020|Comments Off on Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available Read More
Choral Society cancels spring concert By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T11:43:33-07:00April 1st, 2020|Comments Off on Choral Society cancels spring concert Read More
HOT TOPIC #11 | An interview with SJC patient #4 By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T10:35:23-07:00April 1st, 2020|2 Comments Read More
HOT TOPIC #10 | Medical surge planning: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst By Lin McNulty|2020-03-31T14:21:14-07:00March 31st, 2020|4 Comments Read More
County government remains ready to serve By Lin McNulty|2020-03-31T13:40:22-07:00March 31st, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Inslee issues additional waivers of state laws and agency requirements By Lin McNulty|2020-03-30T18:34:57-07:00March 30th, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee issues additional waivers of state laws and agency requirements Read More
Letter to Editor | To mask or not to mask? By Lin McNulty|2020-03-30T12:37:02-07:00March 30th, 2020|6 Comments Read More
Rich Europeans flee virus for island homes, spreading fear and fury By Lin McNulty|2020-03-29T11:25:42-07:00March 30th, 2020|Comments Off on Rich Europeans flee virus for island homes, spreading fear and fury Read More
What about shopping and delivery exposures? Is it on the bag? By Lin McNulty|2020-03-29T15:52:59-07:00March 29th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
HOT TOPIC #9 | Navigating nature By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T15:42:39-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off on HOT TOPIC #9 | Navigating nature Read More
Inslee signs health care licensing waivers, other COVID-19 related orders By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T15:11:54-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee signs health care licensing waivers, other COVID-19 related orders Read More
Letter to community from economic development council By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T13:51:22-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off on Letter to community from economic development council Read More
Reflections on an unusual Saturday on Orcas Island By Community|2020-03-29T12:53:10-07:00March 29th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
San Juan islander tests positive; total county cases at four By Lin McNulty|2020-03-29T11:44:50-07:00March 29th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Aging Like a Guru | The fear virus By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T16:43:13-07:00March 29th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
EDC: All business owners should consider doing the following things By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T14:22:20-07:00March 28th, 2020|Comments Off on EDC: All business owners should consider doing the following things Read More
Letter to Editor | Our community rocks By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T14:04:03-07:00March 28th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
April’s Grove construction is authorized to continue By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T13:25:37-07:00March 28th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
HOT TOPIC #8 | Construction guidance under Governor’s stay home, stay healthy proclamation By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T13:38:13-07:00March 28th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Inslee statement on federal stimulus package By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T15:05:12-07:00March 27th, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee statement on federal stimulus package Read More
HOT TOPIC #7 | Public health 101: Contact tracing By Lin McNulty|2020-04-29T13:53:38-07:00March 27th, 2020|5 Comments Read More
The people behind the County’s emergency response By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:44:28-07:00March 27th, 2020|7 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | Mother Nature is a great equalizer By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:25:16-07:00March 27th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Land Bank taking steps to slow spread of COVID-19 By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:20:56-07:00March 27th, 2020|Comments Off on Land Bank taking steps to slow spread of COVID-19 Read More
Third positive COVID-19 case in county is first on Lopez By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T13:19:03-07:00March 26th, 2020|12 Comments Read More
HOT TOPIC #6 | Distancing not from, but for By Lin McNulty|2020-03-26T14:41:41-07:00March 26th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Community Emergency Fund receives, distributes donated funds By Lin McNulty|2020-03-26T14:22:38-07:00March 26th, 2020|Comments Off on Community Emergency Fund receives, distributes donated funds Read More
Exchange provides free art projects kits for kids By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T12:49:39-07:00March 26th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T20:15:20-07:00March 25th, 2020|9 Comments Read More
San Juan County Health Officer issues new order to prevent spread of COVID-19 By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:55:58-07:00March 25th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
Hearts and Hands scales up at Orcas Senior Center By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T13:35:14-07:00March 25th, 2020|Comments Off on Hearts and Hands scales up at Orcas Senior Center Read More
Food Bank announces new hours, procedures for anyone who needs food By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T14:50:10-07:00March 25th, 2020|Comments Off on Food Bank announces new hours, procedures for anyone who needs food Read More
Inslee signs additional measures to help mitigate COVID impacts By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T12:37:44-07:00March 25th, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee signs additional measures to help mitigate COVID impacts Read More
Moran State Park closed; still OK to drive through By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T13:01:26-07:00March 25th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Orcas residents put sewing machines to work in support of health care workers By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T11:52:10-07:00March 25th, 2020|4 Comments Read More
COVID-19 update from San Juan County By Lin McNulty|2020-03-26T17:24:37-07:00March 24th, 2020|3 Comments Read More
WSF will refund tickets, travel passes By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:43:41-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off on WSF will refund tickets, travel passes Read More
County Council meets to discuss ‘stay at home’ orders from Governor By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T17:55:40-07:00March 24th, 2020|10 Comments Read More
Library looks to make book check-out available to patrons By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T12:36:00-07:00March 24th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Upcoming School Board meeting will be held electronically By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:55:59-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off on Upcoming School Board meeting will be held electronically Read More
Reminder: WSF remains on winter schedule By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:39:23-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off on Reminder: WSF remains on winter schedule Read More
How PeaceHealth prepares for pandemic onslaught By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:35:25-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off on How PeaceHealth prepares for pandemic onslaught Read More
Inslee: Stay home, stay healthy By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T12:13:27-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
HOT TOPIC #5 | Coping with anxiety and stress By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T16:57:37-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on HOT TOPIC #5 | Coping with anxiety and stress Read More
Courts amend emergency orders for almost all in-person proceedings By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T16:28:58-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Courts amend emergency orders for almost all in-person proceedings Read More
Inslee, other governors send letter urging expansion of unemployment benefits By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T16:02:48-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee, other governors send letter urging expansion of unemployment benefits Read More
Maybe you’ve never needed the Food Bank before By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:27:00-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
WSF will remain on winter schedule through April 25 By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:20:07-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on WSF will remain on winter schedule through April 25 Read More
Island Market posts new shopping precautions By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:09:27-07:00March 23rd, 2020|10 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | Sounding the tourist/visitor alarm By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T22:40:18-07:00March 23rd, 2020|5 Comments Read More
Orcas Food Co-op closes doors, moves to curbside pickup, home delivery By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T12:19:09-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Easter eggs to stay hidden for this year By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T11:59:02-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Easter eggs to stay hidden for this year Read More
Webb outlines steps being taken by public school to keep moving forward By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T14:43:10-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Webb outlines steps being taken by public school to keep moving forward Read More
Chamber of Commerce urges visitors to postpone Orcas Island travel By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T11:39:30-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Chamber of Commerce urges visitors to postpone Orcas Island travel Read More
Letter to Editor | Time to restrict non-resident access By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T12:26:58-07:00March 23rd, 2020|9 Comments Read More
Garden Club suspends remaining activities for the season By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T12:17:29-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off on Garden Club suspends remaining activities for the season Read More
Co-op making changes to offer curbside pickup, home delivery By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T17:33:27-07:00March 22nd, 2020|Comments Off on Co-op making changes to offer curbside pickup, home delivery Read More
Inslee statement on federal major disaster declaration By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T14:55:03-07:00March 22nd, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee statement on federal major disaster declaration Read More
OPALCO members, we’re here for you By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T17:37:47-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments Read More
WSF call center to operate with limited service By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T13:43:20-07:00March 22nd, 2020|Comments Off on WSF call center to operate with limited service Read More
Act as though you are contagious By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T20:59:57-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Feds to the rescue (?) as Trump declares Washington a major disaster By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T13:18:01-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Letter to Editor | We pray By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T12:21:18-07:00March 22nd, 2020|1 Comment Read More
A community update video from San Juan County By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T15:48:51-07:00March 21st, 2020|Comments Off on A community update video from San Juan County Read More
All WSF fares now available for purchase online to reduce in-person contact By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T13:38:49-07:00March 21st, 2020|Comments Off on All WSF fares now available for purchase online to reduce in-person contact Read More
A personal ‘ask’ from our County Councilor By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T15:33:28-07:00March 21st, 2020|6 Comments Read More
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center prepares for COVID-19 By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T17:38:48-07:00March 21st, 2020|Comments Off on PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center prepares for COVID-19 Read More
HOT TOPIC #4 | Creativity and art in difficult times By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T14:51:28-07:00March 20th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
Inslee letter to Trump requests federal major disaster declaration By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T13:35:39-07:00March 20th, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee letter to Trump requests federal major disaster declaration Read More
Behind-the-scenes creative measures being taken to keep community functioning By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T11:34:19-07:00March 20th, 2020|5 Comments Read More
EDC mapping economic resources; fill out survey By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T13:09:43-07:00March 20th, 2020|Comments Off on EDC mapping economic resources; fill out survey Read More
Island Market provides shopping guidelines By Community|2020-03-20T11:53:17-07:00March 20th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Inslee letter requests U.S.S. Mercy be sent to Puget Sound region By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T17:49:59-07:00March 20th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T16:23:01-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off on Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers Read More
COVID cancellation | Land Bank Commission meeting By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T16:13:41-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off on COVID cancellation | Land Bank Commission meeting Read More
Governor outlines steps to support workers, employers By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T15:14:04-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off on Governor outlines steps to support workers, employers Read More
Visitors Bureau suspends tourism marketing campaigns By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:07:59-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off on Visitors Bureau suspends tourism marketing campaigns Read More
EDC Board of Directors urges property owners to offer leniency to tenants By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T11:47:32-07:00March 19th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T14:32:23-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off on Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program Read More
Covid-19 impact on island resorts, lodges, hotels, spas By Community|2020-03-18T17:43:24-07:00March 18th, 2020|13 Comments Read More
Auditor services are available remotely By Lin McNulty|2020-03-17T17:49:39-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off on Auditor services are available remotely Read More
Keeping order in the courts during a pandemic By Lin McNulty|2020-03-17T15:52:43-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off on Keeping order in the courts during a pandemic Read More
Orcas Island fire stations closed to public due to COVID-19 By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T14:02:11-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off on Orcas Island fire stations closed to public due to COVID-19 Read More
HOT TOPIC #3 | Volunteering: Islanders unite By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:48:15-07:00March 18th, 2020|6 Comments Read More
WSF suspends international service to British Columbia By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:34:29-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off on WSF suspends international service to British Columbia Read More
Calling all professional and family caregivers By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:29:43-07:00March 18th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T14:57:02-07:00March 18th, 2020|2 Comments Read More
April special election expected to be cancelled By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T11:34:23-07:00March 18th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
Editorial | We can do this, right? By Lin McNulty|2020-03-17T15:04:23-07:00March 17th, 2020|8 Comments Read More
Food Bank to stay open for regular schedule By Lin McNulty|2020-03-17T15:12:39-07:00March 17th, 2020|1 Comment Read More
