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
Defining an Era: Russ Harvey to retire from Public Works
-- from Colin Huntemer, County Engineer -- On April 23 2020, Russ Harvey will retire from the San Juan CountyPublic Works Department after 39 years of public service. Until thenyou can reach him at russh@sanjuanco.com.
Announcing “COVID-19 Community Conversations” for San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management -- During the COVID-19 crisis the San Juan County COVID Response Team have made a real effort to keep the public informed through our website (www.sjccovid.com),
An update from Orcas Island Library
-- from Julia Wrapp for Orcas Island Library -- As Orcas Island Library remains closed, we continue to focus on serving our patrons in every way possible, while also looking toward expanding our services as
Washington state PBS stations partner with OSPI to offer distance learning to teachers and families
In response to school closures throughout the state, all PBS affiliate stations are increasing daily educational programming for at-home learning SEATTLE—KCTS 9, KBTC, KSPS, and Northwest Public Broadcasting—all PBS member stations throughout Washington—are partnering
Inslee issues proclamations around nursing home transfers, protection orders and state employee leave and pay
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed new proclamations today in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The orders impact nursing home transfers and discharge waivers, provide flexibility for protection orders and
Sheriff: We are responding to vacation rental complaints
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- Over the last few days, we have been getting a lot of calls and complaints regarding the vacation rentals in San Juan County advertising their rentals. Everyone is concerned
Film Festival adds additional films to must-watch list
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- We are excited to report our first virtual film, Sorry We Missed You was a great success! Due to this response, we are extending its run, so if
County extends ‘stay at home order’ through May 4
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- The March 25th San Juan County Health Officer's order has been extended through May 4, 2020 and is now aligned with the timing of Governor Inslee's
Don’t let sunshine and holidays distract you. Now more than ever – stay home, stay healthy
-- from State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Recent data indicates Washingtonians are starting to see the positive effects of the stay home, stay healthy order. This means we’re all doing our part to
Inslee: Now more than ever, stay home, stay healthy
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- "Hey Washington. You may have heard that we’re sending back the Army field hospital at CenturyLink Field. And we’re doing that because there are more urgent
Easter is online at Orcas Island Community Church
-- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us this Easter weekend. Even though we will not be meeting in person, we invite you to
What will we take with us?
-- from Susan Shannon -- Collectively, we are all trodding towards a destination which we really can’t define -- life will not be the same, possibly ever, in our lifetimes. The ripples of changes will
Sheriff, Prosecutor announce new enforcement tools for COVID-19 health orders
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- While a majority of San Juan County residents have been doing all they can to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, there are reports
Tuning out the pandemic | There’s a Revolution in my Head by Bruce Harvie
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. THERE'S A REVOLUTION IN MY HEAD | Bruce Harvie If you
Pandemic Poetry | ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers
"Hope" is the thing with feathers Emily Dickinson “Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul -And sings the tune without the words -And never stops - at all - And sweetest
Stay home, see art; virtual art walk coming up
Dozens of artists and retail businesses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island will use social media to open their doors and studios virtually on April 16, 4 - 8 p.m. -- from Shannon Borg --
