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
Letter to Editor | Nix the street lights; put in speed bumps
-- from Jacquelyn Hoag -- One of the advantages of living on Orcas Island is the stars at night and the peaceful ambience. It would be a shame for those of us who live in and
Be a virtual vendor at the San Juan County Fair
Remember: the Fair is not the Fair without your participation -- from San Juan County Communications -- A call to action for all San Juan County businesses, restaurants, non-profits, organizations, service groups, cottage industries, artist
School construction project right on track
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Happy Summer! This past week, OISD entered into the final phase of construction from the 2017 School Construction Bond. The focus of the final phase is the track
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center thanks community for overwhelming support
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., June 22, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) wants to express its gratitude and appreciation to the San Juan County
Going forward, Orcas Island Health Care District to begin weekly updates
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will begin publishing on a weekly basis to report on activities underway within the District. It is
School Board meeting scheduled for this Thursday
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- Notice of a Notice of a Regular School Board MeetingThursday, JUN 25, 2020AGENDA JOIN VIA ZOOM LINK:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76617837715:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING – VIA ZOOM. Approve
Tuning out the pandemic | Fly Away Home
For Orcas Island graduated seniors Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Orcas Island Search for Common Ground Chorus sponsored by Paths to
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on Lopez Island
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- June 21, 2020: San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, from
Four counties approved to move to next phase of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
-- from State Health Department -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved King County to move to Phase 2 and Island, Lewis, and Mason counties to move to Phase 3 of Gov.
Recap of today’s COVID-19 updates and news
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Today's dashboard update will be delayed. An issue with negative lab
State Health Dept. releases new COVID-19 data tied to occupation, industry
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- The largest number of COVID-19 cases in Washington state is associated with health care workers and people who provide healthcare support, according to data in a new report from the
Are you ready for a golf tournament?
-- from Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament -- We are happy to announce that the Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament is only one month away. It’s time to register to play and/or become a sponsor. The
New Leaf welcomes a new executive chef
After an exhaustive process, New Leaf has hired Chef Mario Granata as the New Leaf Cafe Executive Chef to replace Chef Steve Debaste, who left amicably to start his own bistro at Buck Bay Shellfish
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan
Actors Theater’s ‘stay at home’ version of annual PlayFest now available for viewing
PlagueFest, anyone? -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island has announced a "Stay At Home"version of their well known PlayFest. After nearly fifteen years of
Following reporting glitch, more deaths from COVID-19 now added to statewide total
-- from Jamie Nixon for State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health is working on a two-phased change in death reporting that will provide more information on whether COVID-19 caused or contributed
