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
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 16, there are 11,445 cases of COVID-19 in Washington state. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more.
No July 4th fireworks this year; parade possibility pending
-- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- A quick update on the cancellation of our annual July 4th Fireworks show in Eastsound. Earlier this year our fireworks provider (Western Display) informed the Chamber and
Farmers Markets, essential food providers, may operate following safety guidelines
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Farmers markets in San Juan County are essential providers of locally grown, healthy foods. Our farmers markets have an important role in sustaining the local food
In Memoriam | Stan Moldoff, 1925 – 2020
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Stan Moldoff, beloved husband of JoEllen, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 31. He was 95 years old. Stan was born in 1925 in New York City, and grew
Pandemic poetry | The Birds Outside My Window Sing During a Pandemic by Lee Herrick
The Birds Outside My Window Sing During A Pandemic Lee Herrick What we need has always been inside of us. For some – a few poets or farmers, perhaps - it's always near the surface.
COVID-19 survivors may help save lives by donating blood
Antibody-rich plasma may be effective treatment for those infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 -- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug
Inslee expands eviction moratorium, adds protections for residential, commercial tenants
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee expanded protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. “It is clear that as we deal with the challenges
This negative from PeaceHealth is a positive for island and community health
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- With shared purpose, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center and San Juan County Health and Community Services continue to work together to control the spread of novel coronavirus and
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Two
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with three short videos that highlight efforts from organizations and people providing key services and crucial leadership in our community.
Inslee statement on Trump encouraging illegal and dangerous acts
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on President Trump's comments around "liberating" parts of the country. “The president’s statements this morning encourage illegal and dangerous
Tuning out the pandemic | Keep Your Hand On Your Heart by Mia Vermillion
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. KEEP YOUR HAND ON YOUR HEART | Mia Vermillion If you
Children’s House keeps playfulness at the fore
-- from Ady Walker for Orcas Island Children's House -- With schools closed to slow the spread of COVID 19, Children’s House continues to support children and families with what we do best -- play.
Guest Opinion | A plea to step up, today
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- We have all been enduring the very real hardships placed on us by the Coronavirus pandemic. Our interactions with other people have been severely limited; we have lost the opportunity
Food Bank OICF GiveOrcas grant has been fully funded
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- Our OICF GiveOrcas Grant Has Been Fully Funded!Thank you, thank you, thank you!As of yesterday, our $25,000 grant request was fully funded by many generous donors like you.
New report indicates distancing efforts working and must continue
-- from State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- A new report suggests physical distancing efforts are working to slow COVID-19 transmission in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties more successfully than earlier anticipated, and individual and household
Remaining rooted: A sense of place
-- from Brandon Cadwell and Erin Wygant -- When we’re faced with uncertainty, we seek a sense of rootedness. How do we ground ourselves? We might ask, “What is it that gives me a sense
