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
UW Medicine Orcas Clinic is now increasing in-person visits
--UW Medicine Orcas Island Clinic -- UW Medicine is pleased to announce that the Orcas Island Clinic is in the process of increasing in-person visits. As we increase the number of patients in the clinic,
Pandemic Poetry | [They will tell you that I was sick, that I was a drug addict]
[They will tell you that I was sick, that I was a drug addict.] by Dawn Lundy Martin They will tell you that I was sick, that I was a drug addict. They will tell
Results available for Madrona Voices community survey
-- from Steve Smith for Madrona Voices -- Madrona Voices has published its first report on the survey of the community and our response to the coronavirus. The results can be found on MadronaVoices.com. 617
Inslee statement on death of Bill James, hereditary chief of the Lummi Nation
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Trudi and I join Bill's family, the Lummi community and all Coast Salish nations in mourning the loss of Chief Tsi’li’xw (Bill James). Bill was a teacher of all
Port to Zoom-meet with Port Manager candidates
-- from Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas will host a community forum with the final four candidates for Port Manager on Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SPECIAL MEETINGPRELIMINARY
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Long Term Care Facility (LTCF) reporting. As of June 1, a
2020: A Fair Odyssey | An alternative fair being planned
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- On Tuesday May 26 the San Juan County Council approved plans for the production of an Alternative Fair. The decision was made earlier in May to not host
New guidance from the State for the agricultural industry
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance today further clarifying requirements for the agricultural industry. This comes after the governor issued Proclamation 20-57 last week concerning the health of agricultural workers. It
Updated COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard provides deeper insight into regional and county trends
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Gov. Jay Inslee and the state’s Joint Information Center have launched an updated version of the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. The updated dashboard provides researchers
Governor extends eviction moratorium
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee extended protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. The governor first proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in mid-March, then extended and expanded the moratorium
Eastsound Water charts commercial, residential water useage during pandemic
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- In the first five months of 2020, Eastsound Water has sold 9% less water compared to 2019. Water use in the first three months of 2020 was very
Today’s COVID-10 recap of news, updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Tuesday media briefing. Officials from the governor’s office, the Department of
SJC Health Officer updates order on transient lodging
Lodging up to 50% capacity authorized, provided adherence to specific safety guidelines -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On Wednesday June 3, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James signed a
No Doe Bay Fest this year
-- from Jami Mitchell for Doe Bay Fest -- Doe Bay Fest Coordinator, Jami Mitchell, announced this week that Doe Bay Fest 13, which was scheduled to occur at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat, August
Guest Opinion | Look back and weep
-- from Michell Marshall -- I feel an urge to share my reactions to recent events. As with so much else involving race, “it’s complicated.” People my age are reminded of the chaos of the
Pandemic poetry | A small, needful fact
A SMALL, NEEDFUL FACT Ross Gay Is that Eric Garner workedfor some time for the Parks and Rec.Horticultural Department, which means,perhaps, that with his very large hands,perhaps, in all likelihood,he put gently into the earthsome