Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Latest from Lekanoff | Child tax credit, redistricting update, native mascots, salmon
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Happy Fantastic Friday! The Child Tax Credit The American Rescue Plan provided the largest Child Tax Credit ever. The amount that a family can receive per child was raised and instead of the tax relief coming once a year when you file your
High heat, low tide likely triggering spike in shellfish-linked infections
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA -- An outbreak of vibriosis in Washington has already surpassed the highest number of cases ever recorded by the state for the month of July. Recent high temperatures and low tides in Washington State are likely to blame for the increased rate of
Reminder: Ecological Restoration Certificate application deadline is July 31
||| FROM KAI HOFFMAN-KRULL for SJI CONSERVATION DISTRICT ||| The new Ecological Restoration Certificate in the San Juan Islands is provided in partnership with the San Juan Islands Conservation District (SJICD) and Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University. The program combines academic coursework and hands-on implementation of
Island Hospital prepares for back to school health fair along with July update
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| It’s a busy summer on Orcas Island as residents and visitors have been enjoying all that our beautiful island has to offer. Island Primary Care – Orcas staff continue to work hard to provide healthcare services to all who need it during
WSF weekly report reflects increasing ridership as pandemic winds down
||| FROM NICOLE MCINTOSH for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Our busiest days since the summer of 2019 The state’s reopening and the start of summer are bringing us a surge in ridership. We carried almost 86,000 riders on the Saturday of Independence Day weekend (July 3). That beats our old
Emmanuel’s Market Day celebration returns on July 31
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL PARISH ||| With great joy, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish announces the return of its annual Market Day sale, Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Church, 242 Main St., Eastsound. From golf clubs to garden tools, artworks to antiques,
‘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.
PeaceHealth reminder of special opportunity to get or change health insurance
Eligible individuals can enroll in or change 2021 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans through August 15 ||| FROM HILARY ANDRADE for PEACEHEALTH ||| Bellingham, WASH. — In an effort to expand access to affordable health care, the federal government has established a special enrollment period for coverage through the Affordable Care
Statewide COVID response updates from State Health Dept.
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 420,921 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 14. There have been 6,036 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
Ecology specifies concerns during drought emergency in record-breaking heat wave
Heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY ||| OLYMPIA – A historically dry spring and summer, followed by a record-breaking heat wave, have affected water supplies across Washington, prompting the Washington Department of Ecology to issue a drought emergency for most of the state. The
Kruse Reviews | How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
||| A BOOK REVIEW by JENS KRUSE ||| With How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America, Clint Smith has given us a remarkable book that I cannot recommend highly and urgently enough. Smith is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a published
Washington State reaches 70% vaccination initiation milestone
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is thrilled to share today the state reached its 70% vaccination goal. As of July 12, 70% of people 16 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This percentage includes vaccination
Larsen: Expanded Child Tax Credit puts money in pockets of NW Washington’s working families
Benefits 42,600 Households, 85.8% of All Children in WA-02 ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging Northwest Washington’s working families to be on the lookout for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child
State Parks Boating Program shares tips for paddlesport safety
Get on board with safety during Paddle Safe Week July 18-24 ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE PARKS ||| Olympia – The Washington State Parks Boating Program wants paddlers to have fun – and be safe - on the water. Paddle Safe Week runs from July 18 through July 24. The campaign encourages
Most recent statewide COVID numbers
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 419,603 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 12. There have been 6,022 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more,
Port of Orcas disseminates an approach reminder for pilots
Because a happy community is a happy airport ||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| After a noise/low flight complaint [yesterday], and many others recently, I’ve decided to email a friendly reminder about flights in Crow Valley and other parts of the island. Please fly 1500’ AGL over
