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
OISD Education Programs and Operations Levy will be on August ballot
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- At the primary election on August 4, 2020, voters in the Orcas Island School District will be asked to consider reauthorizing the Education Programs and Operations Levy
Tuning out the pandemic | Veni Sancte Spiritus from Orcas Choral Society
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Orcas Choral Society singing Veni Sancte Spiritus from Lux Aterna by
This week’s film comes from Germany
-- from Orcas Island Film Fest -- We hope you are enjoying all of the films in our virtual cinema. This week we are adding a film from Germany, "THE TOBACCONIST," a tender, heart-breaking story
New report shows COVID-19 transmission continues to accelerate across most of state
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which shows COVID-19 transmission is still accelerating across most of the state as
COVID-19 news and updates recap for today
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported a total of 39,218 confirmed cases and 1,424 deaths as of 11:59 p.m. July 9. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics,
EDC analysis of PPP loan data for San Juan County businesses
-- from San Juan County Economic Development Council -- On Monday July 6, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) announced the release of detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection
Inslee issues proclamation related to Family Emergency Assistance Program
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a proclamation related to the Department of Social and Health Services' Family Emergency Assistance Program. The proclamation will help more people who are financially impacted by
Waiver extension: WIC will continue to provide remote services
-- from State Department of Health -- Congress recently extended waivers that permit Washington WIC to offer remote services through September 30, 2020. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. While
Replacement of OISD Education Programs and Operations Levy
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- The August 4th Election Day is just a few days away. On the ballot will be the replacement EP&O levy for the Orcas Island School District. The current
Today’s recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard.
Letter to Editor | Big thanks for garage sale support from AOK
An upcoming free day has been added -- from Jane Heisinger -- The Art Teachers and Volunteers for AOK want to thank everyone who came out on a very rainy day to support Art for
Fair staff will visit local Food Banks to assist with donations and Fair entries
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Love to garden? Want to enter in the Fair this year? The Fair's Fruits & Vegetables Department is encouraging gardeners and farmers to donate food
Safe Start proclamation extended, along with facial coverings guidance
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of the Safe Start proclamation until August 6. This extension clarifies the interaction between Safe Start and Department of Health Secretary John Wiesman's facial
Proclamations related to COVID-19 issued, extended
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a new proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Inslee also announced the extension of the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act proclamation and
Geyman diagnoses our healthcare system in new book
-- from Emily Geyman -- John Geyman, M.D. announces the publication of his new book: Profiteering, Corruption and Fraud in U.S. Health Care. He raises questions that we have to ask and answer: Who is the
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 435 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 37,420, as of
