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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Food Bank encourages anyone who needs food to come to Food Bank
The Food Bank thanks a generous community -- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board and Volunteers -- At a time when there are so many needs, the Orcas Island Food Bank has been there
Inslee issues additional waivers of state laws and agency requirements
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced new measures that waive certain statutory and regulatory requirements as part of the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak: Department of Corrections
Pandemic Poetry | Rufus Hummingbird Reflections by Jens Kruse
Rufus Hummingbird Reflections -- by Jens Kruse -- A few days ago a rufus hummingbird arrived at my feeder. He – I have seen no females yet – was an inspiring sight: Selasphorus rufus had
Letter to Editor | To mask or not to mask?
-- from Beth Dixon -- Many people in the island community, along with others around the world, are making homemade masks. The original impetus for doing this seems largely to have originated with a desire
Rich Europeans flee virus for island homes, spreading fear and fury
-- from MSN News -- ÎLE DE NOIRMOUTIER, France — On their peaceful island off France’s Atlantic Coast, some of the locals watched, with growing dread and rage, the images from Paris. As rumors began
What about shopping and delivery exposures? Is it on the bag?
-- from Washington Post -- Joseph G. Allen is an assistant professor of exposure and assessment science and director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. A recent study in
HOT TOPIC #9 | Navigating nature
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brandon Cadwell, Chief of Visitor and Youth Engagement, San Juan Island National Historical Park -- Now is the time to
Inslee signs health care licensing waivers, other COVID-19 related orders
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee tonight announced several new proclamations and a directive aimed at opening up the healthcare and childcare workforce, reducing transmission between families and children in DCYF custody,
EDC launches weekly Business Recovery Call for local businesses
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) has launched a weekly Business Recovery Call for business owners affected by COVID-19 implications. The first meeting will be
Letter to community from economic development council
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- These are challenging times. We know that you are facing extraordinary difficulties right now and we want to help. Local non-profits such as ourselves, and government agencies
School district updates community about ongoing whirlwind of educational activity, and FOOD
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Dear Students, Parents, & Community, It is hard to believe that it has only been 14 days since Governor Inslee issued the proclamation to close schools across the
Reflections on an unusual Saturday on Orcas Island
-- from Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- It was a Saturday unlike most others in island history. With the Covid-19 pandemic in full swing, there’s a general feeling of disorientation in the air and
San Juan islander tests positive; total county cases at four
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island. This brings the total number
Despite COVID-19, virtual weddings still go on
-- from Didier Gincig -- Despite COVID-19, couples are getting married via Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. "With two witnesses (or more), the couple, and myself, the officiant, a virtual wedding is heartfelt, personal, and certainly memorable!" says Didier Gincig, wedding
Aging Like a Guru | The fear virus
-- from Rosie Kuhn | Aging Like a Guru -- I’m not at all afraid of the COVID-19 virus. I’m healthy, I live far away from people and am an introvert, which makes me happy
EDC: All business owners should consider doing the following things
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- First and most importantly, don't panic.Apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency loan.Familiarize yourself with employment security programs and rule changes (at the WA Employment Security
