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“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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Inslee extends 23 COVID-19 proclamations
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 23 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature. The proclamations, which
Face masks not required on ferries, but are ‘encouraged’
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that San Juan County has moved into Phase 2 of the Governor’s plan for reopening Washington. Visitors to the San Juan Islands are required to wear masks/face
Governor announces state’s long term care testing plan and farmworker protections
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state’s plan to begin broad testing within long term care facilities and laid out additional health and safety guidelines for
Sheriff Krebs expresses heartbreak as country reacts to George Floyd killing
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- Over the last few days we have all witnessed the unfolding events in Minnesota, and around the country, spurred by a tragic death that occurred in Minneapolis involving the
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- 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. New, county-based, safe start plan announced today. Gov. Jay Inslee announced
State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties
Yep, Moran is reopening, but not for camping -- from Washington State Parks -- OLYMPIA – May 29, 2020 – Today, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks), Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Virtual Film Fest | Food, fashion, and art
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy Featuring extensive interviews with Diana Kennedy and famed chefs José Andrés, Rick Bayless, Gabriela Camara and Alice Waters, Diana Kennedy provides an intimate look
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- 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. Inslee issued proclamations related to long term care facilities, farmworker
Pandemic poetry | Try to praise the mutilated world
Try to Praise the Mutilated World BY ADAM ZAGAJEWSKI -- TRANSLATED BY CLARE CAVANAGH Try to praise the mutilated world.Remember June's long days,and wild strawberries, drops of rosé wine.The nettles that methodically overgrowthe abandoned homesteads of exiles.You
Letter to Editor | Island living extends to on-the-water kindness
-- from Alex MacLeod and Willie Williams -- There are few things more special to life in the islands than the opening day of spot-prawn fishing. And there are few things less welcome than having
What does the future bring? Advisory team will explore challenges, opportunity
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- As Orcas enters summer under phase 2 of the Governors reopening plan, it is clear that the impact of COVID19 is deep and lasting and
WSF doesn’t require face masks, but . . .
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that San Juan County has moved into Phase 2 of the Governor’s plan for reopening Washington. Visitors to the San Juan Islands are required to wear masks/face
Hot Topic #24 | Three critical medical updates
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health & Community Services wants to share three simple but
EDC kicks off new Trades Talks series
-- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council The Economic Development Council, an islands non-profit, is starting a new series of talks about entering the skilled trades to help people jump into career development
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- 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. New definition of a close contact. Today, the Washington State Department
Inslee announces religious and faith-based services guidance
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state’s plan for restarting religious and faith-based services for Phases 1 and 2 of Washington’s “Safe Start” reopening plan. Beginning today, religious
