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
Health District prepares to seek potential partners for medical services
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- As we reported for much of 2019, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) spent most of last year assessing the existing health care
We are the ones: Letters from Orcas Island
-- from Suzanne Olson -- How are you getting along during this historic shut down of society? Curious (and caring) minds want to know--and not just your current island friends and neighbors, but also the generations
Cemetery District schedules Zoom meeting
-- from Scott Miller for Orcas Cemetery District -- The May General Meeting for the San Juan County Cemetery District #3 (Orcas Island), scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, will be held as
Tuning out the pandemic | Fields of Gold by Melinda Milligan and Z
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. FIELDS OF GOLD | Melinda Milligan and Z If you have
Inslee announces infusion of federal testing supplies to support COVID-19 response
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to the news that the federal government will be invoking the Defense Production Act in order to increase available
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 28, there are 14,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 228 cases in the last 24 hours.
Christian School May Day flower delivery is self-serve this year
-- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- Happy May Day! from Orcas Christian School. It has been our tradition each year to deliver a May Day flower to residents on the island. Because of CoVid
Register now for virtual Medicare class
-- from Julie McKee for Island Hospital -- Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we
Inslee issues guidance to clarify limits on elective surgeries
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional guidance for the existing order on limiting non-urgent medical procedures. Last month, the governor issued Proclamation 20-24 to ensure appropriate surge capacity and personal protective equipment
Small business help available through Orcas Library during pandemic
-- from Phil Heikkinen for Orcas Island Public Library -- Are you lost in the maze? A group of island experts has teamed up with Orcas Island Library to help you navigate the various business
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 27, there are 13,842 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 156 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases
HOT TOPIC #20 | Touching bases with San Juan County EMS and healthcare providers
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan for County Department of Emergency Management -- For being one of the smallest counties in Washington, San Juan
Guest Opinion | How the 2020 Census benefits San Juan County, islanders
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen and SJC Council; Signed by Rick Hughes, Chair; Bill Watson, Vice Chair; Jamie Stephens, Member -- As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are
Inslee issues additional guidance on construction activities
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed. Today, the governor clarified the initial guidance memo and issued a
PeaceHealth: Do not delay necessary health care
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island -- As the island communities continue to focus on social distancing, handwashing and masking to flatten the curve, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is beginning to plan
