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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Updated COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard provides deeper insight into regional and county trends
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Gov. Jay Inslee and the state’s Joint Information Center have launched an updated version of the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. The updated dashboard provides researchers
Governor extends eviction moratorium
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee extended protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. The governor first proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in mid-March, then extended and expanded the moratorium
Eastsound Water charts commercial, residential water useage during pandemic
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- In the first five months of 2020, Eastsound Water has sold 9% less water compared to 2019. Water use in the first three months of 2020 was very
Today’s COVID-10 recap of news, 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 website. Tuesday media briefing. Officials from the governor’s office, the Department of
SJC Health Officer updates order on transient lodging
Lodging up to 50% capacity authorized, provided adherence to specific safety guidelines -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On Wednesday June 3, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James signed a
No Doe Bay Fest this year
-- from Jami Mitchell for Doe Bay Fest -- Doe Bay Fest Coordinator, Jami Mitchell, announced this week that Doe Bay Fest 13, which was scheduled to occur at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat, August
Guest Opinion | Look back and weep
-- from Michell Marshall -- I feel an urge to share my reactions to recent events. As with so much else involving race, “it’s complicated.” People my age are reminded of the chaos of the
Pandemic poetry | A small, needful fact
A SMALL, NEEDFUL FACT Ross Gay Is that Eric Garner workedfor some time for the Parks and Rec.Horticultural Department, which means,perhaps, that with his very large hands,perhaps, in all likelihood,he put gently into the earthsome
County looks to fill board, commission vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Necco wafers are back. Will joy return to the land?
This story has nothing to do with coronavirus, politics, riots in the streets, or even local Orcas Island news -- from MSN.com -- Drugstores and retailers will stock the rolls of smooth, disc-shaped wafers this month.
Recap of 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 website. Tomorrow – COVID-19 Media Briefing planned for 2:30 p.m. Our weekly
Klickitat County approved to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
Still a wide swath of mainland remains in Phase 1 -- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the application for Klickitat County to move into
First wave of supplies to ship as part of state’s plan for widespread testing within long term care facilities
-- from Washington Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – Supply shipments start today as part of Washington state’s effort to test thousands of staffers and residents at long term care facilities across the state in two
Inslee issues guidance for higher education and workforce training in Phases 1 and 2
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued higher education and workforce training requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. These guidelines do not apply generally to higher education institutions; they
Land Bank, OPALCO collaborate on Turtleback powerline improvements
Tailgater session June 10 – Come chat -- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- OPALCO will soon be undertaking a project on Turtleback Mountain to remove Douglas fir along the powerline
As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going
Americans are getting a burger and a haircut — but not dinner and a movie -- from Washington Post -- Every state and most counties have loosened stay-at-home restrictions at least a little, and U.S.
