Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
When dance and paint collide – Orcas artist offers a new perspective
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART ||| With the busy holidays behind us, now is the perfect time to visit the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor. The museum opened its current exhibit, the annual Artists’ Registry Show in mid-December. The
New report tracks risk of COVID-19 reinfection in Washington state
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA -- Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has published a new, weekly report that provides an insight into COVID-19 reinfections. This report includes information on hospitalizations and deaths, demographics, trends over time, and vaccination status of people with a reinfection where DOH has information about both infection events. Reinfection
Inslee statement on efforts to stop violence fueled by election lies
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement today announcing his support for legislation currently being written that would outlaw attempts by candidates and elected officials to spread lies about free and fair elections when it has the likelihood to stoke violence.
‘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.
COVID-19 booster recommendation expands to everyone age 12 and older
Eligibility expansion will further increase protection as omicron variant spreads ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – Youth ages 12 to 17 should receive a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months after completing their primary vaccination series. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
Inslee announces additional resources for Omicron variant
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| As Washington state is experiencing a dramatic rise in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant, Gov. Jay Inslee announced steps today to contain the spread. Inslee did not announce any rollbacks, restrictions or closures. Inslee also talked about his strong
County issues request for salmon recovery project proposals
||| FROM SAM WHITRIDGE, SJC LEAD ENTITY FOR SALMON RECOVERY ||| The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2022 grant funding cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are
Island organizations among beneficiaries of $1 million humanities grant
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) commended Humanities Washington, the state’s National Endowment for the Humanities affiliate, for awarding more than $1 million in grants to aid Washington state cultural and educational organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Awards totaled $102,212
Friends set up GoFundMe campaign for accident victim
||| FROM JAKE PERRINE ||| On Tuesday January 4 2021, our dear friend, the Pleadian Wizard known as Luka Palisaede, was in a head-on auto collision due to icy road conditions. Luka was unresponsive upon arrival. They were intubated, resuscitated, and flown off island to a hospital in critical condition.
Sheriff’s Office investigating string of business burglaries in Eastsound
||| FROM RON KREBS, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| Since the beginning of December, businesses in Eastsound have experienced a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries which are happening at random times on random days between midnight and 6 a.m. While the Sheriff’s Office is investigating and following up on
Chronic pain empowerment group ongoing at Senior Center
Chronic Pain Empowerment Support Group @ Orcas Senior Center: Wednesday January 12 at 10 a.m. by Zoom ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center hosted its first Chronic Pain Empowerment Group via Zoom on December 8. While we had a good turnout of participants, more
Socrates Cafe continues at Senior Center
Orcas Socrates Café @ Orcas Senior Center by Zoom: Sunday, January 9, 4-6pm ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center continues to virtually host the Orcas Socrates Café from 4-6pm on the second Sunday of each month. It’s an opportunity to engage in an open
Newest 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 784,491 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 3. There have been 9,909 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics,
WSF community meeting is tonight
WSF meeting at 6 p.m. Notification received at 10:15 a.m. ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| WSF will host the first of two upcoming community meetings later this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Come ask questions and learn more about the current state of ferry service and
Letter to Editor | Alert: This may be a new IRS scam
||| FROM JIM BIDDICK ||| As you all know, I have been doing taxes at the Senior Centers for free for a number of years. These last few days I have gotten calls from clients saying they got a letter from the IRS saying they have a credit coming and
Elections will conduct logic, accuracy test of ballot equipment
||| FROM CAMOLYN ARMSTRONG for SJC AUDITOR'S OFFICE ||| A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the February 8, Special election is scheduled for January 11, at 11 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of test
