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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Recap of today’s COVID-19 updates and news
-- 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 website. Today's dashboard update will be delayed. An issue with negative lab
State Health Dept. releases new COVID-19 data tied to occupation, industry
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- The largest number of COVID-19 cases in Washington state is associated with health care workers and people who provide healthcare support, according to data in a new report from the
Are you ready for a golf tournament?
-- from Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament -- We are happy to announce that the Steve Resch Memorial Golf Tournament is only one month away. It’s time to register to play and/or become a sponsor. The
New Leaf welcomes a new executive chef
After an exhaustive process, New Leaf has hired Chef Mario Granata as the New Leaf Cafe Executive Chef to replace Chef Steve Debaste, who left amicably to start his own bistro at Buck Bay Shellfish
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan
Actors Theater’s ‘stay at home’ version of annual PlayFest now available for viewing
PlagueFest, anyone? -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island has announced a "Stay At Home"version of their well known PlayFest. After nearly fifteen years of
Following reporting glitch, more deaths from COVID-19 now added to statewide total
-- from Jamie Nixon for State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health is working on a two-phased change in death reporting that will provide more information on whether COVID-19 caused or contributed
Visitors Bureau awards $3000 in scholarships
-- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of its 3rd Annual Tourism/Business/Communications Scholarships, awarded to four members of the Class
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. Long-term Care Facility data. As of
Town installs four Poetry Gardens
The Town and its Friday Harbor Arts Commission invite the public to enjoy the newly installed Poetry Gardens located at San Juan Community Theatre and the Mullis Center, in the waterfront viewing area below Downriggers,
Pandemic Poetry | Great Blue Herons by Jens Kruse
GREAT BLUE HERONS By Jens Kruse I am driving to townto go to the grocery store:mask and hand sanitizerare in the seat next to me,shopping lists arein my shirt pocket.As I move alongCrescent Beach DriveI
Museum at Home: Island neighbors helping neighbors in the early homesteading period
Free Online History Talk, Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Museums -- Join historian and San Juan Islander, Boyd Pratt, for a talk on the history of island homesteaders,
Updated religious and faith-based services guidance announced
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced updated health guidance for religious and faith-based services today as more counties move forward under Washington’s Safe Start recovery plan. Phase 3 would permit indoor capacity of 50%
Recapping today’s 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. State Department of Health corrects error
Pandemic & Pandemonium Poetry | The Emperor’s Deer
The Emperor's Deer by Kamilah Aisha MoonI. Their noises make you thinkthey are crying or suffering.They have learned to bow.Even the fawns bow, centuriesof bowingin their blood. They are not considered wild.Precious pests litter parkswith
Oops: Statement from the Washington State Department of Health
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- As we endeavor to improve our data reporting across all aspects of our COVID-19 response, we’ve discovered that we’ve made a mistake in reporting negative test results
