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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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How PeaceHealth prepares for pandemic onslaught
-- from Merry-Ann Keane, Chief Administrative Officer, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed the world around us. It’s disrupted our way of life and created new realities for each
Rock Island increases support team
-- from Rock Island Communications -- We islanders have a unique way of banding together to overcome challenges as they arise, and we at Rock Island plan on doing our part. Together, we can make
Inslee: Stay home, stay healthy
Two week order could be extended -- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Tonight, Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians to announce he will sign a statewide order that requires everyone in the state
HOT TOPIC #5 | Coping with anxiety and stress
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders. -- from Brendan Cowan for SJC Department of Emergency Services -- Our community has a strong history of neighbors helping neighbors –
Courts amend emergency orders for almost all in-person proceedings
-- from San Juan County Courts -- On Friday, March 20, the Washington Supreme Court issued a new emergency order outlining required procedures in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As our state’s highest
Inslee, other governors send letter urging expansion of unemployment benefits
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee joined the governors of Alaska, Illinois and Ohio today in urging the Trump administration to expand access to
Maybe you’ve never needed the Food Bank before
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- Maybe you’ve never needed the Orcas Food Bank before, but times have changed. Jobs have changed. Needs have changed. Maybe now you could use the help. If you
WSF will remain on winter schedule through April 25
Increased service in spring was originally set to begin March 29 -- from Washington State Ferries -- As part of the state’s response to COVID-19, all state ferries will remain operating on their winter sailing schedules through
Island Market posts new shopping precautions
Hours changing, enforcing six-foot rule, hand washing setup -- from Island Market -- Effective immediately: Store hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. until further notice.Mandatory 6 feet distance rule in effect for all people inside the store.We encourage
Letter to Editor | Sounding the tourist/visitor alarm
-- from Evan Wagoner -- The following is an open letter to my home, Orcas Island, in San Juan County, in Washington State. I’m writing this as our first confirmed COVID-19 case was just announced on Orcas.
Orcas Food Co-op closes doors, moves to curbside pickup, home delivery
-- from Learner Limbach for Orcas Food Co-op -- We are officially closing Orcas Food Co-op’s doors to the public, effective tomorrow, Monday, March 23rd, and moving to 100% curbside pickup and delivery. A form
Easter eggs to stay hidden for this year
-- from Steve Schaefer, Orcas Island Lions Club -- As most people would expect, the Orcas Island Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, previously scheduled for April 11, has been cancelled. This event normally serves about
Webb outlines steps being taken by public school to keep moving forward
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas Island School District -- Dear Students, Parents, Staff, & Community, Over the past week, Orcas Island School District has been working diligently to move all operations to remote status.
Chamber of Commerce urges visitors to postpone Orcas Island travel
-- from Lance Evans, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The safety of our Orcas island community is our highest priority. In light of growing concerns about COVID-19, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is
Letter to Editor | Time to restrict non-resident access
-- from Joe Symons -- Please take immediate action to restrict non-resident access to SJC for a minimum of 90 days and make the resolution renewable. Every day matters. No point in closing the barn
Garden Club suspends remaining activities for the season
A garden is a friend you can visit any time -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Garden Club -- For the safety of everyone in this uncertain and ever changing time with the COVID-19 virus,
