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
Uh, oh. Scotch Broom is now in bloom
And that's not a good thing -- from Margot Shaw -- It’s time to bring your attention to those pretty yellow blossoms, blooming profusely in plain sight… And while they are in plain sight is
Tuning out the pandemic | Soldier of the Mountain by Melody Funk
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. SOLDIER OF THE MOUNTAIN | Melody Funk https://www.reverbnation.com/melodyfunk4/song/22733257-soldier-of-the-mountain?wordpress=1 If you
Inslee statement on closing of Intalco smelter in Ferndale
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement [yesterday] in response to the news that Ferndale Intalco Works smelter will close by the end of July. “We have a long-standing
County Council recommends extending limits on transient accommodations to May 30
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – At today’s County Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to recommend continuing limits on non-essential use of transient accommodations throughout the County until at least May 30.
Food System Team works to grow local food resilience
-- from Caitlin Leck, Food System Team Coordinator -- Like other communities across the country, San Juan County is grappling with disruptions to the food supply chain, a growing level of food insecurity and challenges
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 26, there are 13,686 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 165 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for
Inslee reopens some outdoor activities: Fishing, hunting, golfing
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today a partial re-opening of some outdoor recreation activities. As of Tuesday, May 5, some outdoor recreation will be allowed with appropriate
Pandemic Poetry | Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton
blessing the boats Lucille Clifton - 1936-2010 (at St. Mary’s) may the tidethat is entering even nowthe lip of our understandingcarry you outbeyond the face of fearmay you kissthe wind then turn from itcertain that it
Salish Sea Early Music Festival shares journey through Europe with Dr. Burney
-- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- We so miss sharing the remainder of our season with you! ... but are delighted to witness the many creative ways people are reaching
Inslee announces Colorado, Nevada will join in western states pact
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak are joining Washington, Oregon and California in the Western States Pact
OPALCO Board approves additional COVID-19 relief measures
Commercial members in need can apply for base fee waiver -- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power and Light -- We are all in this together. OPALCO is very concerned about how its members are
Health District prepares to seek potential partners for medical services
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- On Tuesday, April 22, the Orcas Island Health Care District met via Zoom, bringing the commissioners together for the first time in nearly a month. There was
Larsen votes to deliver critical relief to Washington’s small businesses and hospitals, boost COVID-19 testing
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – [On Thursday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for critical emergency COVID-19 relief funding for Washington state’s small businesses, hospitals and testing. The bipartisan Paycheck Protection
Letter to Editor | Orcas Senior Center thanks you
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- All of us at the Orcas Senior Center would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Orcas community for your generous donations to the
Sewing bee stitches beautiful protection for San Juan islanders
-- from Deana Ellefson for PeaceIsland Hospital -- It started with a simple request for support. In late March, Beth Williams-Gieger, director of administration at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, emailed Peggy Cregor, chair of
EDC urges businesses, residents to ‘hire local,’ presents virtual job fair
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) urges businesses and residents to hire local workers and contractors as the economy starts to reopen. In an effort
