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“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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Hot Topic #24 | Three critical medical updates
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health & Community Services wants to share three simple but
EDC kicks off new Trades Talks series
-- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council The Economic Development Council, an islands non-profit, is starting a new series of talks about entering the skilled trades to help people jump into career development
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. New definition of a close contact. Today, the Washington State Department
Inslee announces religious and faith-based services guidance
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state’s plan for restarting religious and faith-based services for Phases 1 and 2 of Washington’s “Safe Start” reopening plan. Beginning today, religious
Inslee issues updated guidance for outdoor recreation in Phases 1 and 2
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance further clarifying outdoor recreation requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and
Report: COVID-19 transmission increasing in eastern Washington, decreasing in western Washington
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — The latest statewide modeling report shows COVID-19 transmission trending downwards in western Washington and upwards in eastern Washington. The report estimates differences between counties by combining modeling
Islanders participate in CBS “Taps Across America”
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- When CBS News "On the Road" correspondent Steve Hartman, along with retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva, asked Americans across the country -- veterans, musicians, teachers, and students
Inslee extends garnishment proclamation relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation is effective as of 11:59 PM on
Madrona Voices launches a new survey on COVID-19
-- from Steve Smith for Madrona Voices -- Madrona Voices is asking you to participate in a survey about the virus and how our community is responding to it. Invitations to take the survey have
Recap of Today’s COVID-19 News and Updates
Statewide Response 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. Long-term Care Facility Reporting: As of May 25,
Guest Opinion| Orcas Island’s coronavirus future?
-- from Michael Riordan -- Image: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Thanks to a vigorous response to the coronavirus outbreak by the county health department led by Public Health Officer Frank James, M.D.,
Pandemic poetry | The River Cannot Go Back by Kahlil Gibran
The River Cannot Go Backby Kahlil Gibran [Listen to Audio!] It is said that before entering the seaa river trembles with fear.She looks back at the path she has traveled,from the peaks of the mountains,the
Volunteers create ‘wear your mask’ signs to share with everyone, everywhere
Community volunteers are helping to get the word out to encourage all citizens and tourists to wear face masks, which is mandatory in San Juan County on June 1. To support our beloved merchants, volunteers
Physical Therapy staff issues guidelines for June re-opening
-- from Andrew Stephens and Scott Heisinger for Orcas Island Physical Therapy -- We hope that you, your family and friends have remained safe andhealthy during this coronavirus outbreak. It is hard to think that
Superintendent, staff consider options for safely reopening school in the fall
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- As we approach the first of June, a lot of attention has turned to what school might look like in September. I continue to meet with OSPI,
Library Board will discuss lobby remodel, curbside pickup in Wednesday meet
-- from Janet Marlow for Orcas Island Library -- Notice of Special Library Board Meeting TeleconferenceWednesday, May 272:00 p.m. Call-in information: 1-888-740-4219; participant code 474083# Agenda Welcome & IntroductionsReview Proposals for Lobby RemodelingCurbside Pickup at
