Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
Just Announced! Additional car spots, walk-up tickets added to July 4th laser show
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Due to popular demand, an additional 50 car spots AND Walk-Up tickets have been added to the 4th of July Laser Light Show at Mount Baker Farm! If you have a car reservation, you'll be able to drive into the venue and
Sheriff’s Office investigates after PeaceIsland Medical Center goes into lockdown
||| FROM SHERIFF RON KREBS ||| On Wednesday, June 30, the Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) in Friday Harbor went into lockdown and alerted the Sheriff’s Office of a concerning voicemail left on the hospital administrations phone. The caller was upset and left threatening remarks. The Sheriff’s Office responded and
Tick Talk | Kwiaht launches two-year study of ticks on island
Specimens? Bag ‘em, and contact Kwiaht for pickup ||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT ||| Lopez-based conservation biology laboratory Kwiaht has launched a two-year study of the distribution and hosts of local ticks, and of the diseases they may spread to island wildlife as well as people. The San Juan
State Health Dept.: Reopening does not mean pandemic is over or risk of COVID-19 is gone
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – As Washington state reopens for business and recreation today, the Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging people to keep doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Reopening does not mean the pandemic is over or that the risk of COVID-19 is gone.
Newest numbers, news bits from State Health Dept.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 414,509 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 28. There have been 5,920 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
Inslee issues housing stability “bridge” proclamation
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee [on Tuesday, June 29] issued a housing stability ‘bridge’ emergency order, Proclamation 21-09, intended to bridge the operational gap between the eviction moratorium (which will expire at 11:59 PM on June 30) enacted by prior proclamations and the protections
Inslee statement on today’s economic reopening
“Let’s keep it up, Washington – get vaccinated and stay safe.” ||| FROM GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement [Tuesday, june 29] ahead of Washington’s upcoming June 30 reopening for individuals and businesses preparing to return to normal capacity and operations. “Washington has come a
As summer Park & Rec programs prepare to open, ready for registration, instructors, volunteers
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS PARK & RECREATION ||| Thank you for your patience as we worked to identify programs, volunteers instructors and facility availability. While we were able to provide beautiful park space and limited programming through the pandemic, we are so excited to have restrictions lifting and
Asian giant hornet trapping starts July 1; you are invited to participate
||| FROM CASSIE CICHORZ for STATE AGRICULTURE DEPT. ||| Citizen scientist trapping for Asian giant hornets is starting in just days, and we wanted to invite you to participate in trapping again this year! Detailing instructions for 2021 trapping can be found on our website, but here are a few
Inslee approves use of state strategic reserve funds for Point Roberts business
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee announced the approval of state strategic reserve funds today to support a crucial business in Point Roberts. The small Washington community is physically isolated from the mainland United States and has experienced unique hardships during the pandemic due
Council approves proclamation designating “Plastic Free July” for San Juan County
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Council, in today’s regular council meeting, approved a proclamation designating “Plastic Free July” in San Juan County. The proclamation recognizes the pressing issues around plastic waste, including the fact that plastics are the most prevalent type of marine debris
At long last, runners set foot on new track at 1st Annual Bob Henigson Fun Run
||| FROM CATHY FERRAN ||| Saturday, June 26th, our community was at last able to recognize the generosity of the Henigson Family, by celebrating the memory of husband, father, and devoted runner, Bob Henigson, with the dedication of the new OISD track and a Fun Run/BBQ in his honor. Thirty
Matthew Laslo brings back his live Magic Show for July 4th weekend
A Magic Show for the Entire Family ! ||| FROM MATTHEW LASLO ||| After over a year of being closed for live performances and movies, the Sea View Theatre will welcome back audiences for the Magic of Matthew Laslo, July 1-4; two shows daily. “We will be opening up
Latest upcoming class offerings from Island Hospital
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| Swallow Screening at Island Hospital Determine if you might have a swallowing disorder at a free screening on Tuesday, July 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinic at Island Hospital, 1015 25th St., Anacortes. Appointments are
Weekly walking tours with Hilary Canty are back
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Come take an hour long leisurely stroll with me through Eastsound to see and hear how your contributions to the Community Emergency Response Fund (CERF) have benefited our nonprofit organizations and our community during the pandemic. Walks are on Thursday afternoons
Rental assistance available for San Juan County tenants and landlords
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Are you a San Juan County Tenant who has fallen behind on rent as of March, 2020? You may be eligible for assistance. Who can apply? Applications can be completed online for either the Tenant or Landlord: Tenant application - www.oppco.org/sanjuanrentalassistancetenant Landlord application - www.oppco.org/sanjuanrentalassistancelandlord
