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
Update about Coronavirus concerns and what you need to know about Rock Island’s response
Offices closing to general public access -- from Rock Island Communications -- As a prominent county internet service provider, keeping our customers connected during these uncertain times is our top priority. With the impact of
How Are We Doing? – Not What We Expected
A quarterly review of County finances -- fourth quarter 2019 -- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- This is not what we expected. We all knew a recession was coming, though we didn’t know
Orcas School finalizing plan for extended school closure
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The information surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve by the hour. [Friday morning I travelled] to Anacortes to ESD 189 to gather more information regarding the
OICF launches emergency response fund
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation has launched the Community Emergency Response fund, with a $10,000 seed donation from the Foundation (thanks to Bob Henigson's OICF
Food Bank in need of side dish items
-- from Madie Murray for Orcas Island Food Bank -- Between our generous community members and some suppliers, we usually don’t run short of side dish items or those things you normally pick up to
WSF encourages ‘social distancing’ aboard ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation and follow health recommendations to help slow the spread of the disease and other germs. The health and safety
Responding to COVID-19, San Juan County to declare an emergency
No restrictions or closures included in the declaration -- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Council will be meeting on Friday March 13 to declare an
COVID cancellation | Orcas Center cancels annual meeting
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- The annual meeting of the Orcas Center membership previously scheduled for Sunday, March 15 is canceled. The board will be creating a written annual report and publishing
San Juan County update on resources for current COVID-19 figures
-- from Brendan Cowan for County Department of Emergency Services -- While there are currently no positive test results in San Juan County, the San Juan County COVID-19 Response Team has created an online tool
Census Bureau statement on Coronavirus and the 2020 Census
Bottom line? Respond on your own, whether online, over the phone, or by mail to avoid personal contact -- from U.S. Census Bureau -- The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation
COVID cancellation | Wolf Hollow tour
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- We are sorry to announce that Wolf Hollow’s Open House, scheduled for March 28, has been canceled. Due to community concerns about the coronavirus, we felt that
COVID cancellation | Paper airplane contest
-- from Maurice Austin -- Administrators at Orcas Island School District have decided to cancel the Key Club paper airplane contest scheduled for this weekend. High School Key Clubbers were disappointed, as it’s a high-interest
Letter to Editor | Thank you for supporting school music
– from Miriam Ziegler for the Music Advocacy Group – An enthusiastic crowd of more than 225 Orcas community members came to the OISD High School Gym on Sunday, March 1st, for the 23 rd
Council to meet to consider state of emergency declaration
Friday, March 13, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Council -- PRELIMINARY AGENDA: This agenda is subject to change. Discussion items may be added at the discretion of the Council Chair.
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue prepares for COVID-19
Including limiting public access to fire station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Over the past month Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has been busy working to implement procedures for
Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits large events to minimize public health risk during COVID-19
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus.
