Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
What to expect for Fourth of July weekend ferry travel
-- from Washington State Ferries -- If your holiday weekend travel plans include a drive aboard one of our ferries, plan and prepare for extended waits. Several routes are operating on reduced schedules dependent on our COVID Response Service Plan. Our current schedules are based on four pillars of service – ridership, crew
Family Health Center thanks patients for their patience as they open for regular hours
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health Center -- When Governor Inslee gave the Stay Home Stay Safe order, the community was very compliant! As a result, patients who did not need acute care stayed home instead of making routine medical appointments. Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) moved through
Inslee announces funding for rent assistance, tribal recovery efforts, small businesses, and nonprofits
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee [yesterday] announced the state has distributed nearly $365 million in federal funds to help with COVID-19 response and relief efforts across Washington. Distributed this week to seven state agencies and the University of Washington, the allocations include nearly $351 million
Drive-in movie this week is Jurassic Park
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- JURASSIC PARK (1990s classic Sci-Fi)Friday, July 3, 2020Dusk (approx. 9:30 pm / Arrive at 8:30 pm)$15. per car advance price | $20 at Gate if availableTickets available here Advance Purchase is Required. We are looking forward to another fun weekend at the Orcas
Lighting options hold up Prune Alley development approval
Zoom meeting tomorrow -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter At the recent EPRC special meeting, the focus was largely on lighting as it remains a flashpoint of interest to community members concerned over potential impacts to downtown rural character. It’s true that the project has been long in coming
They say you can’t say thanks enough, but who’s counting!
-- from The Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- As you may know, the Orcas Island Food Bank has been undergoing numerous adjustments and changes to accommodate the needs of our community requiring food since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We could not have come close to doing it
COVID-19 news and updates for today
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. As of June 29, the state’s total confirmed cases are 32,824 and total deaths are 1,332. Three counties remain in Phase 1 – Yakima, Benton and Franklin. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of
WSF: Drivers expected to face extended waits for state ferries over holiday weekend
Riders should not expect service levels of past years due to COVID-19 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Travelers should plan ahead and prepare for long waits if driving onto a state ferry over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Several routes are operating on reduced schedules dependent on Washington
For safety’s sake, Indian Island docent program suspended
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- Kwiaht director Russel Barsh announced today the conditional suspension of docent and stewardship activities at Indian Island, one of Eastsound’s most popular tourism attractions with more than 4,000 annual visitors, over concerns for staff safety. “Even while San Juan County remained in Phase
Health District town hall: Proposing organizations named, community questions answered
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 70 people attended, via Zoom, the first of three Town Halls held by the Orcas Island Health Care District on its plans to support a single medical clinic on the island. The June 30 session provided a surprise, but not
Tuning out the pandemic | Mozart Piano Sonata in F major
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Mozart- Piano Sonata in F major, by Marianne Lewis If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep ’em
County phases, climbing cases should mean altered summer travel plans for most Washingtonians
-- Washington State Health Department -- The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging people in our state to limit summer travel plans to help slow the spread of COVID-19. First, be familiar with the Safe Start plan and how it applies to your county. Governor Jay Inslee’s initiative for a
Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project begins community outreach phase
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- From July 1 to July 10, a series of community meetings are being organized as the community involvement phase of the Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project gets underway. The aim of the project is to develop an action plan for economic
There are now some new faces around the airport
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- What with technological glitches that caused the postponement of two meetings and various other complications it hasn’t been an easy process, but over the course of the last month the Port Commission has chosen the new airport manager, appointed a new commissioner,
Register for tonight’s WSF virtual community meeting
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Reminder: Tonight at 6 p.m. Washington State Ferries (WSF) is holding a virtual community meeting. Join us for a brief presentation and Q&A with ferry staff. Register by going to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8357823696989175565
Poetry for this time
I, Too Langston Hughes I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother.They send me to eat in the kitchenWhen company comes,But I laugh,And eat well,And grow strong. Tomorrow,I'll be at the tableWhen company comes.Nobody’ll dareSay to me,“Eat in the kitchen,”Then. Besides,They’ll see how beautiful I amAnd be ashamed— I,
