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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Inslee announces infusion of federal testing supplies to support COVID-19 response
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to the news that the federal government will be invoking the Defense Production Act in order to increase available
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 28, there are 14,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 228 cases in the last 24 hours.
Christian School May Day flower delivery is self-serve this year
-- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- Happy May Day! from Orcas Christian School. It has been our tradition each year to deliver a May Day flower to residents on the island. Because of CoVid
Register now for virtual Medicare class
-- from Julie McKee for Island Hospital -- Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we
Inslee issues guidance to clarify limits on elective surgeries
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional guidance for the existing order on limiting non-urgent medical procedures. Last month, the governor issued Proclamation 20-24 to ensure appropriate surge capacity and personal protective equipment
Small business help available through Orcas Library during pandemic
-- from Phil Heikkinen for Orcas Island Public Library -- Are you lost in the maze? A group of island experts has teamed up with Orcas Island Library to help you navigate the various business
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 27, there are 13,842 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 156 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases
HOT TOPIC #20 | Touching bases with San Juan County EMS and healthcare providers
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan for County Department of Emergency Management -- For being one of the smallest counties in Washington, San Juan
Guest Opinion | How the 2020 Census benefits San Juan County, islanders
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen and SJC Council; Signed by Rick Hughes, Chair; Bill Watson, Vice Chair; Jamie Stephens, Member -- As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are
Inslee issues additional guidance on construction activities
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed. Today, the governor clarified the initial guidance memo and issued a
PeaceHealth: Do not delay necessary health care
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island -- As the island communities continue to focus on social distancing, handwashing and masking to flatten the curve, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is beginning to plan
Uh, oh. Scotch Broom is now in bloom
And that's not a good thing -- from Margot Shaw -- It’s time to bring your attention to those pretty yellow blossoms, blooming profusely in plain sight… And while they are in plain sight is
Tuning out the pandemic | Soldier of the Mountain by Melody Funk
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. SOLDIER OF THE MOUNTAIN | Melody Funk https://www.reverbnation.com/melodyfunk4/song/22733257-soldier-of-the-mountain?wordpress=1 If you
Inslee statement on closing of Intalco smelter in Ferndale
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement [yesterday] in response to the news that Ferndale Intalco Works smelter will close by the end of July. “We have a long-standing
County Council recommends extending limits on transient accommodations to May 30
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – At today’s County Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to recommend continuing limits on non-essential use of transient accommodations throughout the County until at least May 30.
