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
Goldendale Observatory launches weekly virtual program
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE PARKS ||| Viewers will learn about stars, planets, satellites and more via YouTube Live OLYMPIA – Nov. 5, 2020 – Washington State Parks will offer free weekly virtual programs livestreamed from Goldendale
COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update from State Health Dept.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning efforts. Throughout the month of October our community engagement team
Letter to Editor | Palmateer extends congratulations to Minney, thanks to supporters
||| FROM RYAN PALMATEER ||| I want to thank all of the voters who supported me in my not quite successful effort to become the San Juan County Council member from District 1. I also
COVID-19 cases spreading very quickly in Puget Sound region
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health is announcing 1,777 new COVID-19 cases today. Last week, we announced 1,000 new cases in a day for the first time since mid-summer.
Help raise funds for vital island institution: Orcas Center’s Whale of a Telethon
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE FOR ORCAS CENTER ||| Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m., Orcas Center will host its fall fundraiser: A Whale of a Telethon! online at www.OrcasCenter.org. We count ourselves among the lucky
Recapping recent COVID-19 news and updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 112,550 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on November 4. There have been 2,431 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the
Cindy Wolf extends sincere thanks to supporters, community
||| FROM CINDY WOLF, SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER-ELECT ||| I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of my campaign supporters, volunteers and staff, and especially to the voters, for electing me as
Third rescue in two months for WSF Puyallup crews
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| For the third time in two months, our Puyallup crewmembers were a part of a successful water rescue! On Sunday, the crew on board the vessel saved two jet skiers and their
No Turkey Shoot this year at Sportsmen Club due to COVID-19
||| FROM PAT MUFFETT FOR ORCAS ISLAND SPORTSMEN CLUB ||| Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Orcas Island Sportsmen club will regretfully NOT be holding their annual turkey shoot this year. They look forward to
A poetic diversion for this day: Puff and June
Puff and June by Bruce Hanna as a child my dreams were vivid I often flew and struggled I was the hero to share the story I tuned in I watched it and
Join Orcas Veg Fest for free online plant-based party in November
||| FROM INGRID KJELSTRUP for ORCAS VEG FEST ||| Watch from the comfort of your own home and learn how to make tasty plant-based treats and beverages for the holiday season. This will be a
Might as well have a chuckle today as the universe unfolds
||| FROM SOMEONE ON THE INTERNET WHOSE IDENTITY REMAINS AN AMUSING MYSTERY ||| The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people.
San Juan County’s 39th COVID case is on Lopez Island
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| A positive COVID test result has been reported for a Lopez Island resident. This is the 39th case in San Juan County. The ongoing investigation indicates
Skagit Valley College announces open enrollment starts today for all students
Reach Your Potential! ||| FROM ARDEN AINSLEY FOR SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE ||| Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Winter Quarter! While most classes will be offered online, we are also pleased to offer in-person
WSU Extension to offer home horticulture training
||| FROM CAITLIN BLETHEN FOR SJC MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM ||| Learn to be a better home gardener and steward of the environment this winter with Washington State University – San Juan County Extension’s new online
