Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Here’s how the COVID vaccine rollout looks in San Juan County
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| As vaccine distribution efforts continue, it is worth looking at what vaccine has been received to date in San Juan County. These numbers are just a snapshot, please recognize that this is a constantly evolving situation. To date, seven vaccine
Island Primary Care-Orcas set to begin operations on April 1
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| ANACORTES, Washington – Island Hospital has partnered with Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) to operate a primary care clinic on Orcas Island. As of April 1, 2021, Orcas Island residents can receive high-quality primary care and after-hours services at Island Primary
Larsen: George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is step toward ending police brutality, addressing systemic racism
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN (WA-02) ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – [Wednesday, March 3, 2020], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for landmark legislation to increase police accountability, improve the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and local communities. The George Floyd Justice In Policing
‘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.
Latest class offerings from Island Hospital
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| Island Hospital offers nutrition and osteoporosis class Dietary habits play an important role in your risk of developing osteoporosis. Join Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Beth Robinson, MS, RD/LD, CDE in a discussion on nutritional tips to help maintain good bone
Washington passes somber milestone: 5,000 COVID deaths
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) shares today that the state has marked a devastating milestone. Since the first COVID-related death here on Feb. 29, 2020, more than 5,000 people in Washington have died of COVID-19. The announcement coincides with another milestone
Larsen votes to break down barriers to democracy, expand voting rights
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN (WA-02) ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – [Yesterday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the most significant voting rights and democracy reform legislation in more than half a century. The For The People Act passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 220
Lovelett bill to expand mental health care clears senate
||| FROM WASHINGTON SENATE DEMOCRATS ||| OLYMPIA - A bill aimed at expanding community-based support systems for Washingtonians living with mental illnesses passed the Washington State Senate today. Engrossed Senate Bill 5328, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would make funding available to establish Clubhouse services statewide. Clubhouses are voluntary
January 6, a poem by wasakalobo
||| FROM W. A. SCHMIDT ||| January 6 A poem by wasakalobo Humiliation comes in forms We often least expect When grounded way beyond the norms To which we pay respect January sixth was an event When hate came home to roost Feigning legitimate dissent By those in fact seduced
Reminders from State Health Dept. for safe building re-openings after COVID-19 closures to avoid risk of ‘Legionella’
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to support the safe reopening of buildings that may have been closed for an extended period of time due to COVID-19 related restrictions. Low, or no water use in vacant or underused buildings increases
Tuesday was, literally, a welcome shot in the arm for hundreds of Orcas Islanders
||| BY LIN MCNULTY, EDITOR ||| The weather was cooperative, the parking lot was not full, greeters were everywhere to point us in the right direction, uniformed National Guard members processed all (pre-registered) comers and stuck needles into 361 willing arms gathered at Orcas Center on Tuesday, Mar. 2 to
State Health Dept. statement on federal school and childcare vaccination plan
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| As you heard [yesterday}, President Biden announced a directive to all states to get every pre-K educator, K-12 teacher, and childcare worker at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine in the month of March. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the
Recap of recent COVID-19 news, statewide response updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 322,487 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on March 1. There have been 4,988 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's
Inslee statement on Biden educator and licensed childcare workers vaccination directive
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today following President Joe Biden’s directive that all states must prioritize vaccinations of teachers and childcare workers. “Like President Biden, I am grateful for the hard work and sacrifice of educators every day, and especially
Middle Schoolers are returning to classes at Orcas Island School
||| FROM ERIC WEBB, ORCAS SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT ||| Over the past two months, we have welcomed our K-5 students back to campus following health and safety guidance provided by numerous federal and state agencies. Today, we welcomed our 6th grade students to campus for their first in-person day in the
Whale Museum has big day planned with virtual Marine Naturalists
||| FROM TRACIE MERRILL for THE WHALE MUSEUM ||| Friday Harbor, WA –The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding an exciting virtual Gear Up Workshop for Marine Naturalists this spring on Saturday, April 24. This workshop will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time and registrants will join
