Here’s a thought…
“The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”
ELBRIDGE COLBY
Calls mount for Marineland to free last surviving orca after ‘heartbreaking’ video surfaces
Calls grow for Niagara theme park to free whale that's lived in isolation since 2011 ||| FROM THE TORONTO SUN ||| Marineland is, once again, in hot water after a video of its last surviving orca have many calling for it to be freed. The video on Twitter shows Kiska at the
Salmonberry School has much to celebrate as they turn 20
||| FROM PAUL FREEDMAN for SALMONBERRY SCHOOL ||| Twenty years is a long time. When you’ve lived here in the San Juan Islands for twenty years, you have just about earned the privilege to call yourself “a local.” And for one island school, that badge is about to be on
Grab the cheese, grab the crackers; it’s time for another virtual vineyard
“the virtual vineyard” by Orcas Senior Center and Doe Bay Wine: Sunday, July 25, 5 p.m. ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Bring your palate and your curiosity as Cole Sisson from Doe Bay Wine Company presents three hand-picked wines from small vineyards for tasting. You can
Canadians not happy about Biden border-crossing decision
U.S. border closure makes 'no sense' as Canada starts to reopen for fully-vaccinated Americans: critics 'What the U.S. administration has done today is to continue to divide families, and prevent people from coming to the U.S. for tourism or business' ||| FROM THE NATIONAL POST ||| America will prohibit Canadians
Rep. Larsen also urges U.S.-Canada border reopening
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WHATCOM COUNTY, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after the Biden administration announced an extension of temporary cross-border travel restrictions through August 21st: “The Biden administration’s short-sighted decision to yet again extend temporary cross-border restrictions is another
Inslee statement on federal decision to maintain U.S.-Canada border closure
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement regarding the federal government's recent announcement of continued U.S.-Canada border closure. "I am extremely disappointed by the federal government’s announcement today that the U.S. border with Canada will remain closed through at least August
Island Hospital names Jason Hogge, MD as Chief Medical Officer
||| FROM BARB LADUC for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| ANACORTES, Washington – Island Hospital names Jason Hogge, MD, as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hogge fills the position after a competitive selection process. Robert Prins, MD, last served as Island Hospital’s CMO and retired in August 2020. Dr. Hogge’s
Constant threat of humans is turning fawns into heedless burnouts
||| FROM SCIENCE ALERT ||| Even when we mean them no harm, deer tend to be wary of humans. When we approach, they usually raise their heads, prick their ears and stand very still. It's how these creatures stay vigilant against predators. But what happens when humans are always around?
Most recent COVID numbers from State Health Dept.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 423,626 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 19. There have been 6,056 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more,
New pumpout boat services expand this summer in South Puget Sound and San Juans
Good news for water quality ||| FROM WASHINGTON SEA GRANT ||| It will now be easier for recreational boaters to safely pump out vessel sewage and keep Washington’s waters clean with an expansion of mobile pumpout services in South Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. The State Parks Clean
State calls on providers to continue work to boost COVID-19 vaccinations
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – Last Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH announced the Power of Providers (POP) Initiative to continue to encourage all health care providers in the state to reach out and talk to their patients about COVID-19
Governor terminates some COVID-19 proclamations
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee today terminated two proclamations and gave advance notice of the termination of one additional proclamation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proclamation 20-45 This proclamation suspended/waived deadlines and service of process requirements relating to protection orders. With the passage
OPALCO to host Electrical Vehicle Jamboree
August 5, 4:30 p.m., OPALCO Eastsound ||| FROM ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| On August 5, at 4:30 pm, OPALCO will be hosting an EV Jamboree at the OPALCO Eastsound parking lot. It’s a LIVE and in person Island Way workshop! This event will introduce members to a variety
Port of Orcas alerts pilots to an anticipated fuel shortage
Pilots be advised ||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| Today I ordered 100LL fuel for the airport. We currently have 3000 gallons in the tank. I have been hearing about a shortage of aviation fuel, and the busy shipping season for the barge company so I ordered
Port of Orcas to convene regular meeting on July 26
||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JULY 26, 2021 5 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 868 1067 0368 Passcode: 343841 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86810670368#,,,,*343841# US (Tacoma) CALL TO ORDER – 5 p.m. AGENDA AMENDMENTS PUBLIC ACCESS MONTHLY BUSINESS Approval of Previous Minutes –
Overdose rates in State on pace to break another record in 2021
To help save lives, health officials urge people to carry naloxone and know overdose signs ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA -- Fentanyl-related overdoses are increasing across the state. Now, state health officials are asking that people carry naloxone if they plan on consuming any drug not purchased at
