News – Page 113 – theOrcasonian.com

Letter to Editor | A gigantic MLK Day of Service thank you

By Community|2021-02-04T16:46:20-08:00February 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Hospital classes, screening

By Community|2021-02-04T12:10:04-08:00February 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Extraordinary talent on Orcas

By Community|2021-02-04T11:37:11-08:00February 4th, 2021|1 Comment

A plea to the community on travel, new variants, keeping safe: DON’T TRAVEL, DON’T HOST

By Community|2021-02-05T12:07:12-08:00February 4th, 2021|3 Comments

Strengthening Community: Latinx-focused peer-to-peer mentoring at The Funhouse

By Community|2021-02-03T12:38:52-08:00February 4th, 2021|Comments Off

County’s Mark Tompkins addresses our most pressing COVID-19 vaccine questions

By Community|2021-02-04T11:25:57-08:00February 3rd, 2021|4 Comments

Join the treasure hunt! We’re looking for Orange Jelly Fungus on Orcas Island

By Community|2021-02-03T12:01:06-08:00February 3rd, 2021|4 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-02-03T11:51:26-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

With COVID-19 vaccine supply limited, PeaceHealth is contacting eligible patients

By Community|2021-02-02T17:09:00-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Prune Alley construction: What to expect

By Community|2021-02-02T17:08:33-08:00February 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Community Foundation announces call for 2021 spring GiveOrcas grant program

By Community|2021-02-02T15:27:38-08:00February 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Health Officer has guidance regarding school reopening

By Community|2021-02-03T13:56:15-08:00February 2nd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Actual vaccination process, needle in arm, was a breeze

By Community|2021-02-02T14:16:00-08:00February 2nd, 2021|3 Comments

It’s finally back-to-school time for these grade schoolers

By Community|2021-02-02T11:59:39-08:00February 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Seniors Have Talent was great fun

By Community|2021-02-01T14:33:42-08:00February 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

There’s a curious effect urban trees might have on depression, study finds

By News Source|2021-02-01T13:59:40-08:00February 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

Orcas Island Library is again open for browsing

By Community|2021-02-01T13:48:35-08:00February 1st, 2021|2 Comments

Remains of two eagles discovered near Mount Grant summit

By Community|2021-02-01T13:36:58-08:00February 1st, 2021|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’m losing my doctor

By Community|2021-02-01T13:05:45-08:00February 1st, 2021|5 Comments

Oh, no. Behind the scenes with Olga Symphony has been cancelled

By Community|2021-02-01T10:32:18-08:00February 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I am concerned about the future of healthcare on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-31T12:11:11-08:00February 1st, 2021|3 Comments

State COVID-19 data shows some encouraging signs as well as reasons for caution

By News Source|2021-01-30T12:42:45-08:00January 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Skagit Valley College announces Spring Quarter registration dates

By Community|2021-01-29T14:31:15-08:00January 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Regions advancing to Phase 2 of state’s economic reopening plan

By News Source|2021-01-30T16:17:55-08:00January 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Just because …

By Community|2021-02-01T13:38:19-08:00January 31st, 2021|6 Comments

A group of Orca outcasts is now dominating an entire sea

By News Source|2021-01-30T14:01:41-08:00January 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Years of planning went into creating the new health clinic; give it a chance

By Community|2021-01-30T12:53:35-08:00January 30th, 2021|11 Comments

Midnight Mutterings | Crowds

By Jackie Bates|2021-01-30T12:01:06-08:00January 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Rep. Lekanoff: Economy, legislation, health, and, oh yeah, dinosaurs

By Community|2021-01-30T12:02:03-08:00January 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 20 – 26, 2021

By Community|2021-01-28T15:06:28-08:00January 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest local case numbers from County show two new cases on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-29T13:52:30-08:00January 29th, 2021|2 Comments

Hey! This is the weekend for Seniors Have Talent

By Community|2021-01-30T21:35:34-08:00January 29th, 2021|4 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By News Source|2021-01-29T13:22:27-08:00January 29th, 2021|Comments Off

OIHCD Superintendent Presson provides an update on progress toward new clinic

By Community|2021-01-29T13:00:38-08:00January 29th, 2021|13 Comments

The most recent update on San Juan County vaccine distribution

By Community|2021-01-29T12:11:23-08:00January 29th, 2021|11 Comments

New WSF Assistant Secretary transitions into new position

By News Source|2021-01-28T15:55:14-08:00January 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces metric changes to Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery

By News Source|2021-01-28T15:13:16-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Children’s House is looking for some new board members

By Community|2021-01-28T14:34:59-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

South Africa records one of their own killer whales for first time

By News Source|2021-01-29T11:03:34-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Pandemic will continue to affect ferry schedules; current schedule extended through May 8

By News Source|2021-01-28T12:45:35-08:00January 28th, 2021|1 Comment

Considering crossing a state line for vaccine?

By Community|2021-01-28T11:51:38-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital has some new free classes on offer

By Community|2021-01-28T11:33:13-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Alperin announces his plan to not pursue employment with Island Hospital

By Community|2021-01-28T10:54:16-08:00January 28th, 2021|23 Comments

Orcas Fire welcomes two new familiar faces

By Community|2021-01-28T10:37:45-08:00January 28th, 2021|3 Comments

EDC launches survey to assess business impacts from COVID-19

By Community|2021-01-27T13:36:56-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of new statewide COVID-19 response updates

By Community|2021-01-27T13:30:27-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

County Council hears from oil response team

By Steve Bernheim|2021-01-27T11:50:26-08:00January 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee updates COVID-19 proclamation related to long-term care

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-27T10:58:20-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

State ferries to host February virtual community meetings

By Community|2021-01-27T10:57:54-08:00January 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee statement on Biden climate plan

By Community|2021-01-27T11:25:35-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

A South Carolina town that grew too fast now wants to stop growth

By Community|2021-01-26T13:23:59-08:00January 27th, 2021|2 Comments

State Department of Health welcomes new leader of public-private vaccination effort

By Community|2021-01-26T16:10:31-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Salmonella outbreak prompts removal of backyard bird feeders in B.C.

By Community|2021-01-26T12:27:04-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Alex Ramel: Advancing a recovery plan for Washington, a bold new transportation package, and a vaccine update

By Community|2021-01-26T15:44:54-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

All In Washington match grant to Community Foundation has been approved

By Community|2021-01-26T12:07:41-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Friends of the Orcas Library are starting their annual membership drive

By Community|2021-01-26T11:48:39-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

State COVID-19 vaccine distribution hits 500,000 total doses administered

By Community|2021-01-26T11:28:15-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Prune Alley improvements project to soon begin construction

By Community|2021-01-26T11:19:19-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Council discusses vacation rentals, hears from Environmental Resources

By Steve Bernheim|2021-01-25T15:31:36-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | An inside view of those North Beach trees

By Community|2021-01-25T15:30:08-08:00January 25th, 2021|4 Comments

Health District meeting addresses vaccinations, clinic transition

By Susan McBain|2021-01-25T12:04:16-08:00January 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Vaccination rollout is ‘haphazardous’

By Community|2021-01-25T10:19:59-08:00January 25th, 2021|7 Comments

Kwiaht to receive coastal watershed grant to build shellfish reefs as living breakwaters on Lopez

By Community|2021-01-25T10:31:59-08:00January 25th, 2021|1 Comment

Effort to save the Shaw Store gains momentum

By Community|2021-01-24T16:33:50-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming balance screening, diabetes classes at Island Hospital

By Community|2021-01-23T17:04:17-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

New “Roadmap to Recovery” dashboard now live; All regions to remain in phase 1 for now

By Community|2021-01-23T16:28:10-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #42 | Vaccine FAQ 5.0

By Community|2021-01-23T15:19:50-08:00January 24th, 2021|3 Comments

New United Kingdom COVID-19 variant detected in Snohomish County

By Community|2021-01-23T17:53:56-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commission schedules regular meeting for tomorrow

By Community|2021-01-23T16:35:22-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Dept. of unintended consequences: McCleary funding reforms force big San Juan school district budget cuts

By Community|2021-01-23T16:42:05-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for Blair Avenue Mural Project

By Community|2021-01-23T16:20:08-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

A reminder that Wolf Hollow stands ready to help wildlife in need

By Community|2021-01-23T16:13:49-08:00January 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | January 13 – 19, 2021

By Community|2021-01-23T14:32:10-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2021-01-23T11:46:36-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly COVID-19 update from the county

By Community|2021-01-22T14:15:16-08:00January 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

OIHCD Superintendent Anne Presson responds to provider announcement

By Community|2021-01-22T14:16:58-08:00January 22nd, 2021|5 Comments

North Beach trees on the chopping block

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-01-23T17:35:56-08:00January 22nd, 2021|22 Comments

You can help chart the path of Orcas Center

By Community|2021-01-21T16:58:39-08:00January 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan Library to host an introduction to online ZOOM meetings

By Community|2021-01-21T12:30:34-08:00January 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Island Library will have to return to curbside pickup services starting today

By Community|2021-01-21T17:09:55-08:00January 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces ongoing security measures on Capitol Campus

By Community|2021-01-21T17:38:41-08:00January 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Washington State Ferries 2020 year in review

By Community|2021-01-21T14:30:04-08:00January 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Updated Shoreline Master Program effective February 2, 2021

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-20T15:43:04-08:00January 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Senior Center has been meeting the pandemic’s challenges

By Community|2021-01-20T14:23:52-08:00January 21st, 2021|Comments Off

State Parks Commission meeting to include action on Naval Special Operations Training proposal

By Community|2021-01-20T14:23:29-08:00January 21st, 2021|2 Comments

Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19

By Community|2021-01-20T14:21:25-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commission to meet on Thursday

By Community|2021-01-20T14:16:55-08:00January 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Inaugural highlight: The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman

By Community|2021-06-19T19:30:43-07:00January 20th, 2021|4 Comments

Inslee statement on inauguration of President Biden

By Community|2021-01-20T12:56:53-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

2021 Charter Review Commission meeting tomorrow

By Community|2021-01-20T12:48:42-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Today’s recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By Community|2021-01-20T12:37:41-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

A Bruce Hanna poem for today

By Community|2021-01-20T12:34:10-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s a great opportunity to support local herbs in the islands

By Community|2021-01-20T12:24:27-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Washington’s new coronavirus vaccine dashboard will offer new window into progress

By Community|2021-01-19T17:45:00-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Can Biden activate the political center?

By Community|2021-01-19T18:13:26-08:00January 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Musical Fairy Tales: Sharing and caring from home in 2021

By Community|2021-01-19T12:07:09-08:00January 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee announces state plan for widespread vaccine distribution and administration

By Community|2021-01-19T11:57:35-08:00January 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Russell releases statement regarding his future plans

By Community|2021-01-19T19:47:58-08:00January 19th, 2021|19 Comments

San Juan County begins vaccines Jan. 20 as Governor announces move to COVID-19 Phase 1b Tier 1

By Community|2021-01-18T20:36:42-08:00January 18th, 2021|12 Comments

Want a clear sign that the sacrifice we islanders are making to fight COVID is paying off?

By Community|2021-01-19T10:48:49-08:00January 18th, 2021|4 Comments