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 Care District community conversation with Island Hospital Thursday
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The next phase of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) Medical Clinic Operator Request for Proposal (RFP) is a Special Board Meeting/Community Conversation
High-risk employee proclamation extended
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the extension of proclamation 20-46.1, first issued in April, which relates to protections for high-risk employees and workers' rights. As a result of new CDC guidance regarding people at
Inslee releases updated reopening guidance
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released an additional guidance document following last week's announcement of guidance updates in Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan following the extension of the proclamation. The memo outlines the updates
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 875 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 54,205 as of July
COVID-19 activity continues to grow in Washington state as hospitalizations and deaths rise
Our actions matter: stay home, keep distance and wear a face covering -- from Washington Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which outlines concerning
State Department of Health launches CORONA Survey
-- from Washington Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched the Community Recovery-Oriented Needs Assessment, or the CORONA survey. The survey is an effort to assess the behavioral, economic,
SJIMA prepares for virtual artist talk
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Don't miss our first virtual Artist Talk on Sunday, August 9, 11 a.m., featuring Holly Ballard Martz (DOMESTIC BLISS) and June Sekiguchi (THE
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 685 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 53,321 as of July
This week’s film: Amulet, a chilling directorial debut
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Opening today, we offer actress turned director Romola Garai’s Chilling Directorial Debut, Amulet. Things get dark when an ex-soldier dealing with PTSD moves into a decaying house to care
Town of Friday Harbor publishes book of winning Poetry Garden poems
-- from Julie Greene for Town of Friday Harbor -- The Town and its Friday Harbor Arts Commission have published Friday Harbor Poetry Gardens--a book of the winning entries in its first poetry garden contest.
Inslee extends Safe Start proclamation, eviction moratorium
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday announced the extension of proclamation 20-25, Washington's Safe Start Phased Reopening plan. This extension changes guidance and regulations for activities shown to provide a higher risk of
Statement on statewide face covering order expansion
-- from Washington State Health Department -- Today, the secretary of health’s statewide face covering order will expand to require face coverings in any indoor setting outside of your home (not just public buildings) and expands the
It’s sad, but official: There will be no Library Fair this year
-- from Dave Kosiur for Orcas Island Library -- In order to maintain the safety of the Orcas Island community, the Orcas Island Library and the Friends of the Library have decided to cancel this
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 865 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 50,824 as of July
Health District prepares for Island Hospital community presentation
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District’s meeting on July 21 consisted of two parts: A commissioners’ meeting, where more information about Island Hospital’s (IH’s) proposal to operate
County to update COVID case reporting process
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- As positive test results continue to occur in San Juan County, the County COVID-19 Response Team is going to adjust the reporting strategy and schedule. Going
