Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 69,389 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 19. There have been 1,837 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. The statewide rate per 100,000 of newly diagnosed cases during the prior two weeks is
Letter to Editor | About that ferry service…
||| from Eric Gourley ||| I read with interest the WSDOT Ferry explanation for their inexcusable delays. Laying the blame on Covid 19, increased ridership, insufficient crews, unscheduled maintenance, and lack of revenue inadequately explains its problems. Even before Covid 19 I can't remember when any ferry trip was on
Summary of recent COVID cases in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There has been one new confirmed positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County since the last case summary on August 13. This is the 32nd case in San Juan County and the 13th on Orcas Island.The case occurred in a
Meanwhile, service being restored to near pre-pandemic levels on some down-Sound state ferry routes
Not the San Juans, however -- from Washington State Ferries -- EDMONDS – Starting Saturday, Aug. 22, Washington State Ferries will restore two-boat weekend service on the Edmonds/Kingston and Mukilteo/Clinton routes. Both runs have been operating without one of their normal two vessels each Saturday and Sunday since June 20,
Probably everything you wanted to know about killer whale reproduction
-- from Michael Weiss, CWR Field Biologist/PhD Candidate -- L103 and L123 (Photograph by Dave Ellifrit, CWR) With the latest announcement from the SR3 drone photogrammetry team that several Southern Residents are pregnant, we thought it was a good time to discuss killer whale pregnancy and reproduction, both for killer whales
OPALCO extends COVID-19 bill pay assistance
-- from Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- Members who are struggling to pay their power bills during COVID-19 can apply for assistance to keep their OPALCO accounts up to date. The Board voted to continue COVID-19 Relief Measures for as long as the approved funding lasts. Members can apply
Kiwanis to hold annual yard sale, membership drive
-- from Lilly Miller for Kiwanis Club -- The Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island will help local children by hosting their annual yard sale fundraiser on August 29. The fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the American Legion parking lot. The club is seeking new members. “Join
Doe Bay water users advised to boil water due to overnight service line break
Washington Water Service is advising only the customers shown in the highlighted area on the below map served by the Doe Bay Water Users Association water system to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking or cooking until further notice. We are advising you to take this precautionary measure due
Make mask wearing fun with these artful designs
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- [metaslider id=77500 cssclass=""] We need to wear masks in public, so let’s make them unique and playful!In March enterprising volunteers started making masks to raise funds tosupport the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The masks come
Orcas Library Friends now brings book sales to the curb
-- from Dave Kosiur for Friends of Orcas Library -- The Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) is now pleased to offer curbside book sales to the public. Sale books will be available on a cart outside the library during the same hours as when the library offers curbside
Health Care District to begin negotiations with Island Hospital
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- At our August 4, 2020 Regular Board meeting, the motion to enter into negotiations with Orcas Island Hospital of Anacortes was unanimously approved. As the process to negotiate a contract gets underway, should anagreement be reached Island Hospital will
Multiple wildfires prompt statewide emergency proclamation
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation today to ensure immediate response to multiple wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington, as well as the Olympic Peninsula. "Wildfires are threatening the safety and livelihoods of Washingtonians all across the state," Inslee said. "And the COVID-19
Biweekly recap of COVID-19 news, updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 68,264 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 17. There have been 1,809 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more,
District 2 council candidates respond to primary results
||| BY MINOR LILE, ORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| The San Juan County elections office has issued the final results for the August 4 primary election. As has been previously reported, the general election candidates for the District 2 seat on the County Council will be Cindy Wolf and Rick Hughes. According
A new orca encounter from Center for Whale Research
-- from Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id="77479"] Dave was in the photo-ID office when he heard over the radio that “J1” had found killer whales in Spieden Channel. Since the boat needed topping off with fuel anyway, he decided to go take a quick look. Dave then headed
Editorial | We didn’t all fall in love with the same island
||| by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor ||| When I came to Orcas Island in 1991, there was a flashing yellow light at what is now Main Street and North Beach Road, right near the gas station. The word I was hearing from islanders at the time is that the
