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“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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Letter to Editor | Our community rocks
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue would like to thank the community for the actions everyone is taking to help support community needs. In addition to social distancing
Inslee issues additional guidance on funerals, real estate transactions, letter to tribal governments
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional guidance today related to the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" proclamation to slow the spread of COVID-19. Inslee also sent a government-to-government letter to
April’s Grove construction is authorized to continue
-- from Lisa Byers for OPAL -- Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order identified certain essential activities that are allowed to continue while most of us stay home. The construction of affordable housing is one of
HOT TOPIC #8 | Construction guidance under Governor’s stay home, stay healthy proclamation
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are hearing a lot of questions about which construction activities are allowed
ER doctor who criticized Bellingham hospital’s coronavirus protections has been fired
-- from Seattle Times -- BELLINGHAM – An emergency room physician who publicly decried what he called a lack of protective measures against the novel coronavirus at his workplace, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, has
Pandemic Poetry | Arithmetic by Carl Sandburg
Arithmetic Carl Sandburg Arithmetic is where numbers fly like pigeons in and out of your head.Arithmetic tells you how many you lose or win if you know how many you had before you lost or
Inslee statement on federal stimulus package
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the passage of a sweeping federal stimulus package to address the ongoing health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 emergency. “This
County Council institutes method for remote public comments
-- from San Juan County Communications -- During this time of social distancing, the San Juan County Council Hearing Room will be closed. If you wish to provide oral public comment at an upcoming County
Funhouse creates FunKits for distribution to kids
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse -- As we navigate these difficult and unprecedented times together, I am beyond grateful for the resilience and generosity of our community. We hope everyone is staying healthy and
Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Island Market
-- from Janice Wiemeyer -- Today I ventured into Island Market for the first time in a week, and for the first time since the new restrictions. I was delightfully surprised at what I experienced. I
HOT TOPIC #7 | Public health 101: Contact tracing
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Mark Tompkins, SJC Health and Community Services Director, and Dr. Frank James, SJC Health Officer -- As San Juan County
EDC launches Islands Strong gift card website initiative
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will launch a gift card website for local businesses, which will be fully live on March 31. The website
Island Market donates $5,000 from our paper bag proceeds to Community Foundation
-- from Jacob Linnes for Island Market -- Island Market has approved a $5,000 disbursement of our donor advised fund to the Orcas Community Resource Center to help them support their efforts in combating Covid19.
The people behind the County’s emergency response
-- by Steve Bernheim, Orcas Issues reporter -- Just ten days after Washington State identified its first coronavirus case, the San Juan County Council met on February 3, 2020 to declare a state of emergency
Letter to Editor | Mother Nature is a great equalizer
-- from Tom Eversole -- Mother Nature is a great equalizer, and her corona virus pandemic will move us to a new normal. As in past adversities, survivors will adapt their society and governments. This
Land Bank taking steps to slow spread of COVID-19
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Your Conservation Land Bank is taking steps to do its part in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 illness. San Juan County Health and
