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
Lighting options hold up Prune Alley development approval
Zoom meeting tomorrow -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter At the recent EPRC special meeting, the focus was largely on lighting as it remains a flashpoint of interest to community members concerned over potential
They say you can’t say thanks enough, but who’s counting!
-- from The Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- As you may know, the Orcas Island Food Bank has been undergoing numerous adjustments and changes to accommodate the needs of our community requiring food since
COVID-19 news and updates for today
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. As of June 29, the state’s total confirmed cases are 32,824 and total deaths are 1,332. Three counties remain in Phase 1 – Yakima, Benton and
For safety’s sake, Indian Island docent program suspended
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- Kwiaht director Russel Barsh announced today the conditional suspension of docent and stewardship activities at Indian Island, one of Eastsound’s most popular tourism attractions with more than 4,000
Health District town hall: Proposing organizations named, community questions answered
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 70 people attended, via Zoom, the first of three Town Halls held by the Orcas Island Health Care District on its plans to support a
County phases, climbing cases should mean altered summer travel plans for most Washingtonians
-- Washington State Health Department -- The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging people in our state to limit summer travel plans to help slow the spread of COVID-19. First, be familiar with the
Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project begins community outreach phase
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- From July 1 to July 10, a series of community meetings are being organized as the community involvement phase of the Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project
Poetry for this time
I, Too Langston Hughes I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother.They send me to eat in the kitchenWhen company comes,But I laugh,And eat well,And grow strong. Tomorrow,I'll be at the tableWhen company comes.Nobody’ll
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news and updates
Statewide Response 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 dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. As of June
Health Care District shares what it’s like in the weeds
Second in OIHCD weekly series -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- As reported in the first article in our newly launched series that began last week, in early January 2020
Letter to Editor | The pandemic may reshuffle US healthcare deck
-- from Tom Eversole -- The difference in charges for COVID-19 testing for self-pay versus insured patients can be huge. In our current business model, health systems need to inflate prices so that insured patient
Rick Hughes: Some thoughts on moving to Phase 3
-- from Rick Hughes, San Juan County Council -- I’ve had a few questions on why SJC has asked the state to allow the county to move forward on a modified phase 3, here are
Guest Opinion | Should the county move to Phase 3?
-- from Michael Riordan -- In view of the recent upsurge in coronavirus cases throughout the Western United States, it would be foolhardy for the County to proceed further with plans to reopen the San
Keep your child safe by staying up to date on vaccinations during COVID-19
-- from San Juan County Communications -- While there isn’t a vaccine against COVID-19 yet, the good news is that vaccines can protect children from 14 other serious diseases. Delaying or missing vaccines could put
New report shows COVID-19 increasing in Puget Sound and across state
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – [Friday] the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which shows increasing COVID-19 transmission across the state as of mid-June. The report
State announces pause on county progressions to Phase 4
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. John Wiesman announced today the Washington State Department of Health is putting a pause on counties moving to Phase 4 though the “Safe
