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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RockIsland to have intermittent service disruptions next three days
-- from RockIsland Communications -- Beginning on Tuesday, April 14, maintenance work will be done to the LTE site that serves your area. This work will take several days to complete and will result in
The scoop on San Juan County COVID-19 property tax relief
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson, has encouraged those who are able, to pay the full year in April to offset those
HOT TOPIC #15 | The current testing situation
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders. -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- It has been nearly a month since the release of Hot Topic #1,
Pandemic poetry | Swallows by Jens Kruse
Swallows Jens Kruse This morning, as I open my eyes,I see them,a dozen or so of them,swallows,flying in front of my windowsas only swallows can:gliding, then fluttering,with rapid, sharp turns,hunting insects,showing off to their mates,flashing
DOH adds additional data on confirmed COVID-19 cases
-- from State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — The Washington State Department of Health is now able to report COVID-19 data on hospitalization and race/ethnicity. Specifically, DOH has data on the number of
Defining an Era: Russ Harvey to retire from Public Works
-- from Colin Huntemer, County Engineer -- On April 23 2020, Russ Harvey will retire from the San Juan CountyPublic Works Department after 39 years of public service. Until thenyou can reach him at russh@sanjuanco.com.
Announcing “COVID-19 Community Conversations” for San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management -- During the COVID-19 crisis the San Juan County COVID Response Team have made a real effort to keep the public informed through our website (www.sjccovid.com),
An update from Orcas Island Library
-- from Julia Wrapp for Orcas Island Library -- As Orcas Island Library remains closed, we continue to focus on serving our patrons in every way possible, while also looking toward expanding our services as
Washington state PBS stations partner with OSPI to offer distance learning to teachers and families
In response to school closures throughout the state, all PBS affiliate stations are increasing daily educational programming for at-home learning SEATTLE—KCTS 9, KBTC, KSPS, and Northwest Public Broadcasting—all PBS member stations throughout Washington—are partnering
Inslee issues proclamations around nursing home transfers, protection orders and state employee leave and pay
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed new proclamations today in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The orders impact nursing home transfers and discharge waivers, provide flexibility for protection orders and
Sheriff: We are responding to vacation rental complaints
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- Over the last few days, we have been getting a lot of calls and complaints regarding the vacation rentals in San Juan County advertising their rentals. Everyone is concerned
Film Festival adds additional films to must-watch list
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- We are excited to report our first virtual film, Sorry We Missed You was a great success! Due to this response, we are extending its run, so if
County extends ‘stay at home order’ through May 4
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- The March 25th San Juan County Health Officer's order has been extended through May 4, 2020 and is now aligned with the timing of Governor Inslee's
Don’t let sunshine and holidays distract you. Now more than ever – stay home, stay healthy
-- from State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Recent data indicates Washingtonians are starting to see the positive effects of the stay home, stay healthy order. This means we’re all doing our part to
Inslee: Now more than ever, stay home, stay healthy
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- "Hey Washington. You may have heard that we’re sending back the Army field hospital at CenturyLink Field. And we’re doing that because there are more urgent
Easter is online at Orcas Island Community Church
-- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us this Easter weekend. Even though we will not be meeting in person, we invite you to
