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.”
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Rep. Larsen on helping our wounded warriors recover — and start families
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| When a military service member is wounded in the line of duty, they often face unimaginable struggles to get back a sense of normalcy. Whether that
Orcas Center readies their summer reopening plans
||| FROM DIMITRI STANKEVICH, ORCAS CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ||| Orcas Center’s closure over the past 15 months has brought about great challenges, change, and opportunities. I am thrilled that we can look towards a more
July 3rd parade, laser show? Yes! Welcome back to commonplace
EASTSOUND PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 3 This year's theme: HONORING OUR COVID CAREGIVERS ||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ||| A celebration of all those who worked to make sure we were safe
Master Gardeners return to Driftwood Nursery to offer gardening help
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for MASTER GARDENERS ||| As the growing season accelerates you may find yourself in need of gardening help. If so, the Master Gardeners of Orcas are here to help answering your
Island Hospital purchases innovative, world-class spine robot
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| ANACORTES, Washington – With the support of the Board of Commissioners, Island Hospital purchased the Excelsius GPS®, a state-of-the-art robot that enhances accuracy and safety for spinal
Statewide chlorine supply limited due to equipment failure at manufacturing plant
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – Department of Health (DOH), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Tacoma Public Utilities, the City of Everett and partner agencies across the state emphasized today that drinking water throughout
Orcas District Committee election for Orcas Senior Center, June 21 to July 1
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center will be conducting an election for the Orcas District Committee June 21 through July 1, 2021. Orcas District Committee (ODC) is the operating
Poetry of Langston Hughes is powerful statement for today
I, Too BY LANGSTON HUGHES I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll
Latest from Lekanoff | Welcoming Juneteenth, facing our history, reopening, dying deer
Juneteenth is this weekend! ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Today is Juneteenth! You may have heard the word “Juneteenth” before, maybe even you remember learning about it in school. But for
Sheriff’s Report | June 8 – 13, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| TUESDAY, JUNE 8 21-004709 Vehicle Prowl 07:31:23 06/08/21 A Deputy on Orcas responded to a vandalism call at the Public School. Some buses had been tampered with.
Most recent statewide COVID-19 stats, updates
Statewide Response Updates ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 410,195 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 16. There have been
It’s true! Live and in-person summer concerts begin tonight at the Village Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center and Doe Bay are collaborating to bring great performers to the Village Green this Summer. That's right: LIVE and IN-PERSON outdoor concerts! General Concert Guidelines
Weekly SJC COVID report shows one new case on San Juan
||| FROM KYRA KINNAMAN for SAN JUAN COUNTY HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ||| Note: Current positive case numbers are available online at the County Case Data Dashboard. Since the last update on Friday June 11, total
Skagit Valley College enrolling new students for Cardinal Career Scholars program
||| FROM ARDEN AINLEY for SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE ||| Skagit Valley College is enrolling new students into the Cardinal Career Scholars program for Summer and Fall quarters. Summer classes begin July 6 and Fall classes
San Juan County Superior Court, Juvenile Division, shines a spotlight on importance of reunifying families
||| FROM LINNEA ANDERSON, for SAN JUAN SUPERIOR COURT ||| During the month of June, San Juan County joins Washington State in celebrating Family Reunification Month, which honors the many families who have successfully reunified
Washington moves closer to reopening goal as 67.8% of people 16+ initiate vaccination
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration efforts. As of June 14, more than 7,528,340 doses of vaccine
