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
Library discussion: At the heart of everything human is story
A discussion with Mark Ferrari, July 2, 6 p.m. -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Birds build nests, bees make hives, snails secrete shells… But human beings create stories to live in.
Orcas Health Care District will be hosting a virtual Town Hall
Everyone invited to participate via Zoom -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting a Town Hall meeting to update the community on
Today’s ongoing COVID-19 news and 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. Kittitas County approved to move to
Update on recent San Juan County cases
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Over the past week, San Juan County reported three new COVID-19 cases. Two were on San Juan Island and one on Lopez Island. The County Health
Inslee announces statewide mask mandate — inside and outside
Effective Friday, June 26 -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman today announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, June 26.
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates recap
-- 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. Please note that due to an
Phase 3? County Council, Health Department to meet
-- from San Juan County Council -- County Council and the Department of Health will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 9 a.m., to address moving San Juan County into Phase 3 of
Letter to Editor | Nix the street lights; put in speed bumps
-- from Jacquelyn Hoag -- One of the advantages of living on Orcas Island is the stars at night and the peaceful ambience. It would be a shame for those of us who live in and
Be a virtual vendor at the San Juan County Fair
Remember: the Fair is not the Fair without your participation -- from San Juan County Communications -- A call to action for all San Juan County businesses, restaurants, non-profits, organizations, service groups, cottage industries, artist
School construction project right on track
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Happy Summer! This past week, OISD entered into the final phase of construction from the 2017 School Construction Bond. The focus of the final phase is the track
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center thanks community for overwhelming support
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., June 22, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) wants to express its gratitude and appreciation to the San Juan County
Going forward, Orcas Island Health Care District to begin weekly updates
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will begin publishing on a weekly basis to report on activities underway within the District. It is
School Board meeting scheduled for this Thursday
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- Notice of a Notice of a Regular School Board MeetingThursday, JUN 25, 2020AGENDA JOIN VIA ZOOM LINK:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76617837715:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING – VIA ZOOM. Approve
Tuning out the pandemic | Fly Away Home
For Orcas Island graduated seniors Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Orcas Island Search for Common Ground Chorus sponsored by Paths to
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on Lopez Island
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- June 21, 2020: San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, from
Four counties approved to move to next phase of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
-- from State Health Department -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved King County to move to Phase 2 and Island, Lewis, and Mason counties to move to Phase 3 of Gov.
