Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Might as well have a chuckle today as the universe unfolds
||| FROM SOMEONE ON THE INTERNET WHOSE IDENTITY REMAINS AN AMUSING MYSTERY ||| The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people. The world has turned upside down. Old folks are sneaking out of the house and
San Juan County’s 39th COVID case is on Lopez Island
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| A positive COVID test result has been reported for a Lopez Island resident. This is the 39th case in San Juan County. The ongoing investigation indicates that transmission was likely due to off-island travel. The recent surge in cases across the
Skagit Valley College announces open enrollment starts today for all students
Reach Your Potential! ||| FROM ARDEN AINSLEY FOR SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE ||| Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Winter Quarter! While most classes will be offered online, we are also pleased to offer in-person opportunities in select Science courses and Workforce programs. Our Basic Education for Adults program will
WSU Extension to offer home horticulture training
||| FROM CAITLIN BLETHEN FOR SJC MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM ||| Learn to be a better home gardener and steward of the environment this winter with Washington State University – San Juan County Extension’s new online Home Horticulture Training program. Training focuses on a wide range of horticulture topics taught online
Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |||Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 110,011 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on November 2. There have been 2,400 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of
Inslee statement on historic re-election for third term
||| FROM GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight as voters re-elected him, making him only the second governor in state history to be elected to three consecutive terms. "Our state is a venerable place, from the Pacific Ocean to the Palouse and all places
Another new Coronavirus case on Orcas Island
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| Another positive COVID test result has been reported for an Orcas Island resident. This is the 38th case reported in San Juan County. The case has occurred in a close household contact of a recent Orcas Island case. Ongoing investigations show that the
Inslee statement on continued ballot counting
||| FROM GOVERNOR INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today as the country waits for votes to be counted. “There was always a possibility we wouldn’t know who would win the presidency on election night. More Americans this year have voted early and by mail than ever
Wolf and Minney lead in race for County Council seats
||| BY MINOR LILE, ORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| With approximately 83% of the vote counted, Cindy Wolf has received 5,861 votes (52.94%) and holds a 682 vote lead over incumbent Rick Hughes (5,179 votes, 46.78%) in the race for the District 2 County Council seat. Cindy Wolf 5,861 votes (52.94%) Rick
There’s a moon on the rise
||| BY LIN MCNULTY, EDITOR ||| Whether it is a bad moon on the rise, or a good moon on the rise remains to be seen and, of course, is subject to a multitude of opinions. In the meantime, we can all enjoy the rising moon and be pretty damn
Letter to Editor | Non-issues from the 2020 election campaign
||| FROM DOUG MARSHALL ||| Sometimes what is NOT said is more interesting than what is said. The political discussion of the past few months surprised me by largely ignoring four issues that until recently had been very contentious. What Budget Deficit? From 1980 through the Tea Party elections of
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center earns top rating for cardiothoracic survey program
||| FROM DEBRA ELLEFSON for PEACEHEALTH ||| October 3, 2020 — FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., — PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center located in Bellingham, Wash., has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. The three-star rating, which denotes
Food Bank recruiting two AmeriCorps service members for their team
||| FROM ORCAS FOOD BANK ||| Join our amazing team! We are currently recruiting 2 AmeriCorps service members starting Dec 1st, 2020. Service members are eligible for a monthly stipend of $1,938, and if the service term is completed, members will receive a $6,195 educational award toward student loans or
Hot Topic #33 | Let’s be honest: A discussion about the holidays and minimizing transmission risk
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT ||| Everything about the COVID crisis has been uncertain and ever-changing. Partly as a result of that, we’re all left scratching our heads wondering why some things are allowed and others prohibited. It is difficult to know what is safe vs. high risk,
New COVID-19 case on Orcas has possible connection to previous case
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| One new positive COVID test result has been reported in San Juan County, for an Orcas Island resident. This is the 37th case reported in San Juan County. Based on comprehensive interviews, it appears there is a connection between this test
Senior Center, Doe Bay Wine preparing for a ‘virtual vineyard’ fundraiser
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Orcas Senior Center and Doe Bay Wine Company’s Cole Sisson in the virtual vineyard for a fun, festive and informative hour of wine tasting and food pairing on Sunday, November 22nd at 5:00pm. You will learn how to pair your favorite wines with
