Here’s a thought…
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
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Gov. Inslee weekly update includes urgency of abortion protection
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| "We are going to fight like hell” – State leaders vow to protect access to abortion Jennifer Martinez, PPAA’s board president who spoke of her experience as a patient and soon-to-be-parent. Hundreds of people attended the press conference and rally
A reminder to remember how to secure your vehicle load
||| FROM HEATHER WALLACE for ORS RECYCLING SERVICES/THE EXCHANGE ||| There are just 3 weeks left in the Secure Your Load for Safer Roads campaign that was launched in April by San Juan County to help islanders understand the benefits and proper procedures for securing loads on vehicles. An unsecured
Letter to Editor | VRBO outlines legislative changes regarding vacation rentals
||| FROM JAN SCILIPOTI ||| I just received an email from VRBO, a short term vacation rental platform, that outlines changes in WA State legislature regarding VRs. Since 2018 in San Juan County, VR permits holders are already required to do all of these items. In fact, we have additional
Health Care District clarifies guidance on receiving after-hours care
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE, INTERIM HEALTH CARE SUPERINTENDENT ||| In partnership with Orcas Island Health Care District, Island Health has made considerable improvements in access to after-hours care. Here’s the information you need to know: HOW TO GUIDE: AFTER-HOURS CARE If you’re experiencing a life-threatening event, such as heart attack
Sheriff’s Report | April 27 – May 5, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 22-002556 Civil Problem 10:55:22 04/27/22 Deputies served two temporary orders for protection to an individual on San Juan Island baring the person from his mother's residence. Deputies explained the orders to the person being served, he gathered his belongings,
The latest COVID numbers from the State
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,508,065 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on May 3. There have been 12,679 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. Data note: DOH is still experiencing delays in reporting cases, hospitalizations,
Mercy Pilots put out call for more local pilots
||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| Our local Mercy Flight Pilots are looking for pilots willing to fly people off island to their doctor appointments or pick them up. Some airport drop-offs include Bellingham, Anacortes and Skagit, but maybe more. This small team needs help with the
County officials discuss affordable housing, infrastructure investments with Rep. Larsen
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, San Juan County officials toured Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) through the islands to discuss affordable housing and infrastructure investments. On Saturday, April 30, San Juan County Health and Community Services Director Mark Tompkins led
Letter to Editor | We’ve experienced ‘high’ delivery drivers, not once but twice
||| FROM JENNI BERRINGER ||| We have been working on a two year home renovation on San Juan Island. Aside from the pandemic creating major delays on supplies, getting good delivery services to our area is even more challenging. We had a large order of tile last year that we
Newest update from WSF
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Life-saving appliance training Our crewmembers go through a lot of practice to make sure everyone on board is safe. As the weather warms up, our training department is conducting sessions almost daily to make sure our crews meet their requirements and
Here are the latest COVID numbers from San Juan County
||| FROM KYRA KINNAMAN for SJC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ||| Over the course of the past five weeks and since the last update on Friday April 1st, there have been 115 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 1390. Note that these
Community focus makes this upcoming Lit Fest special
||| FROM THE ORCAS ISLAND LIT FEST BOARD ||| While the upcoming Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) will be presenting award-winning writers and artists from across the country, the focus of the event has always been to engage directly with the local community. It starts June 3 on Friday afternoon,
Export workshop, Spanish language courses, and more at EDC
||| FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| Take your Business International Join the EDC and EFACWA for a lively discussion May 11th from10a-noon, with renowned author Jim Foley, and learn more about exporting your business's goods and services. Contact our office to learn more: info@sanjuansedc.org, (360) 378-2906. El EDC y el
2022 SeaDoc Society awards Salish Sea Science Prize to Tina Whitman
The SeaDoc Society awards the prestigious Salish Sea Science Prize every two years ||| FROM SEADOC SOCIETY ||| Shorelines play a vital role in ocean health, but they’re also the areas most susceptible to human disruption. Unnatural structures like sea walls and roads disrupt a beach’s ability to sustain itself,
‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Request for long-term farm lease proposals for Coffelt Farm Preserve
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK ||| We invite proposals from skilled farmers and/or farm organizations who wish to move their farm operation and/or agricultural program to Coffelt Farm Preserve on Orcas Island. The long-term farm lease includes 150 acres of pasture, a house, and extensive farm infrastructure. Proposals
