Here’s a thought…
“When you re-read a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in yourself than there was before.”
CLIFTON FADIMAN
A poem for today: Solstice Dance by Bruce Hanna
solstice dance by bruce hanna spring serenades summer day embraces night clouds respond visual music BH 6/25/21 Gently but passionately expressed
Congrats! Current county corona case count craters
||| FROM KYRA KINNAMAN for SJC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ||| Note: Current positive case numbers are available online at the County Case Data Dashboard. Since the last update on Friday, June 18, total cases in San Juan County have not increased, and remain at 191. The last update reported
Guest Opinion | Explosive development drives interest in County’s Comp Plan update
||| FROM BRENT LYLES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| Judging by construction activity and real estate transactions, the pressures and speed of development in San Juan County have never been greater. Fortunately, the County’s Comprehensive Plan, or Comp Plan, can be a key tool for managing growth
Remember summer safety precautions ahead of expected weekend heatwave
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging people to take precautions, stay cool, and protect themselves ahead of a record-breaking heatwave expected this weekend. Stay indoors and in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible. Visit friends, family or neighbors with air
EDC starting up a sustainable youth trades series
Sustainable Trades Program for Kids Offered by EDC, 4-H, and Partners ||| FROM MICHELANGELO (MICKEY) VON DASSOW for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| San Juan County kids are invited to learn about trades careers and sustainability through free, fun projects organized by the Economic Development Council (EDC) and WSU Extension’s San
‘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.
Rep. Larsen calls for long-term, structural investment in child care
Larsen: “Access to affordable child care is essential to working families in Washington state.” ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) called on Congress to make a long-term, structural investment in child care to secure accessible and affordable child care
Orcas Island Food Bank has openings for volunteers
||| FROM RICK RHOADS for ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| Volunteers help ensure that everyone in our island community has access to a secure supply of nutritious food, much of it locally grown. Islanders of all ages are welcome to join the Food Bank’s diverse team. Volunteers can sign up
Agenda for next Port Commissioners meeting has slight amendment to agenda
||| FROM JEANNIE SHARPE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| It is getting very busy here at the airport and just a quick reminder to check out FlightRadar24 (free website) for any low flight concerns and reporting, or just give me a call or email. I am trying my best to
Plenty news to share from Island Hospital as they review first three months of service on Orcas
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| It’s been nearly three months since Island Primary Care – Orcas took over operations of the two primary care clinics on the island, joining the former UW Medicine Clinic and Orcas Family Health Center into one clinic. We thank our providers and
As reopening nears, state launches SmartWA dashboard to help small businesses reopen safely
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT ||| OLYMPIA, Wash. --- As Washington state businesses prepare for full reopening on June 30, many are looking for ways to reassure customers and clients that health and safety remains a top priority. To help small business owners identify the safety protocols most likely
Senior Center welcomes new Companion Services Coordinator
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| The Orcas Senior Center (OSC) non-profit is thrilled to welcome Jim Glozier as the new Companion Services Coordinator. This program currently encompasses both Hearts and Hands and Buddy Check-In. Jim has the background and experience that will allow the OSC to
Senior Center, Doe Bay Wine bring back Virtual Vineyard with regional PNW wines
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| “the virtual vineyard” by Zoom – Regional Wines from Washington and Oregon by Orcas Senior Center and Doe Bay Wine Company Sunday, June 27, 5 p.m. Join Michel Vekved, Orcas Senior Center and Cole Sisson, Doe Bay Wine Company, as we
Orcas Library Board: Special meeting notice
||| FROM JANET MARLOW for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT Special Board Meeting Agenda June 25, 2021 – 2:00 P.M. Zoom Meeting ID 944 9553 2066; Passcode 098621 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94495532066?pwd=aTJ5eENodUplVFZlR01DK2tSNy9BZz09 Welcome & Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Public Comment (a) Planning in response
This week’s orca survey blog looks back at legendary superpod encounter from 1976
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| On June 6, Center for Whale Research (CWR) staff participated in the Orca Salmon Alliance’s Orca Action Month Kick-off Event hosted at CWR’s ORCA SURVEY Outreach & Education Center in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The four-hour Zoom event featured presentations by CWR’s
Updates on statewide response, data, metrics, etc.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 411,858 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 21. There have been 5,843 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
