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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Tuning out the pandemic | Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White from Orcatrazz
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE | Orcatrazz If you have
Five Washington counties approved for early move to next phase of reopening
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved applications from Columbia, Garfield, Lincoln, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties to move into Phase 2
This week’s virtual cinema — two enchanting romantic comedies from Paris
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- THIS WEEK'S FILMS, WITH LOVE FROM PARIS Two enchanting romantic comedies set in Paris with French stars directed by critically acclaimed directors. ON A MAGICAL NIGHT‘Real emotions around loyalty, devotion, and
Inslee releases additional Safe Start Phase 1 guidance
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee released additional guidance today for businesses and services under Safe Start Phase 1, including the ability for retail outlets to provide curbside service, pet walking
2020 FARM Fund Orcas/Waldron round 1
-- from Orcas Island Community Foundation and San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation, in collaboration with the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) FARM Fund, is excited to announce
Drop in overall vaccination rate leaves children vulnerable to other diseases
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Immunization rates among children appear to be dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaves children and communities at risk. Providers in Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Program reported they
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 6, there are 16,231confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 326 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases
In Memoriam | Steve Hopkins
-- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- William Stephen Hopkins, Jr. of Orcas Island, Washington State, died of heart failure on May 1,2020. His family and friends called him Steve. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Terry (Latourette)
Inslee issues guidance for restarting essential workforce development programs
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance this week for restarting essential workforce development programs under the Safe Start Phase 1 recovery plan laid out earlier this week. Through the Washington
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” round five
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another three videos that highlight specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services
State’s first weekly Risk-Assessment Dashboard update
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Department of Health released an update today to the Risk-Assessment Dashboard. This tool helps gauge when and how to best lift
State Department of Health statement on “coronavirus parties”
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Washington State Department of Health officials are alarmed by reports of “coronavirus parties” in which uninfected people are mingling with COVID-19 positive individuals to
A-OK art kits to continue weekly through June 8
-- from Janet Brownell -- AOK (Art for Orcas Kids) has been supplying free take-home art kits to kids since the school closure in March. The program, funded by the Orcas Island Education Foundation, has
Letter to Editor | Islanders take care of their own
-- from Kate Agape-Lichter -- After reading some opinions about the process of “should we open or not yet", I thought I would drop a few words. I lived on Orcas for 27 years and island
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 5, there are 15,905 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 311 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases
EDC survey to determine San Juan County impacts of paycheck protection program
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is collecting data to learn how well the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is working for islands businesses.
