Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Busy week for Inslee, as highlights illustrate
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Inslee, law enforcement leaders propose expansion of police training to regional campuses Gov. Jay Inslee was joined by law enforcement leaders and legislators to announce
County seeks pro & con committee members for Voter’s Guide statements
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is seeking volunteers to create supporting and opposing statements regarding a proposed road levy to place in the Voter’s Guide for the upcoming November 2022
Statement on Glenwood Inn acquisition from San Juan Preservation Trust
||| FROM CRAIG CANINE for SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST ||| We’re aware that the Glenwood Inn/North Shore Conservation Easement acquisition has become a subject of public discussion and confusion, especially on Orcas Island. We can’t
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as infections soar
||| FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ||| The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the international monkeypox outbreak a global emergency, a decision that underscores concerns about rapidly spreading infections sparked by the virus. The move to label
See you at Artists Studio Tour reception at Orcas Center
||| FROM KATHY YOUNGREN for ORCAS CENTER VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE ||| The Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center is proud to present a public reception on Friday, July 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. to preview
Larsen votes to protect access to birth control
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted to defend Northwest Washingtonians’ right to access birth control. The bipartisan Right to Contraception Act, legislation to establish a
Sheriff’s Report | July 13 – 19, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 22-004733 Assault - Body Force 15:55:39 07/13/22 A Deputy on San Juan took a delayed walk-in report of an assault that occurred the day
60% of Eastsound Water meter endpoints have stopped communicating
Resolution expected in 4-6 weeks ||| FROM DAN BURKE for EASTSOUND WATER ||| We write today to let you know that a portion of our water meter endpoints (60%) have stopped communicating. These devices allow
State Health Department’s weekly COVID numbers roundup
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,713,842 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 19. There have been 13,376 COVID-19 deaths
Orcas Food Bank now accepting applications to be AmeriCorps team member
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| The Orcas Island Food Bank provides healthy, culturally relevant, and equitable food access to community members experiencing food insecurity. Help us keep our doors open and people fed
Jeff Johnson to lead two Selah Services at OICC
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| You are invited to join musician Jeff
Library Arts Committee accepting applications for 2023 exhibit schedule
||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS LIBRARY ARTS COMMITTEE ||| Want to Exhibit Your Art? Now’s your chance. The Art Committee at the Orcas Island Public Library is now seeking applications for the 2023 exhibit
Mammogram van coming to Orcas Senior Center: September 19, 20, and 21
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Assured Imaging will be at Orcas Senior Center again this year with their Mammogram Van on September 19, 20, and 21. Although one in eight women
San Juan County Board of Health celebrates retiring members
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Board of Health recognizes and thanks Dr. John Geyman and Dr. Dale Heisinger for their years of service on the Board. At the July 20
Port Commission has meeting scheduled for next Monday
||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas has scheduled a meeting online via ZOOM and in person for Monday, July 25 at the Port Office at 5 p.m. Click
This evening of music at The Green is free for all
||| FROM GRETCHEN KRAMPF for LEADERSHIP SAN JUAN ISLANDS ||| Join us as we host our third “Village on the Green” on Wednesday, July 27. We’ve been re-weaving our Orcas Island community and sharing our
