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“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
COVID-19 activity continues to grow in Washington state as hospitalizations and deaths rise
Our actions matter: stay home, keep distance and wear a face covering -- from Washington Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which outlines concerning trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, as well as mixed trends in case counts in
State and local leaders issue joint response to the demobilization of federal agents in Seattle
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- Today, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan received confirmation that the Department of Homeland Security’s Border Patrol Tactical Unit has demobilized and left the Seattle area. Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee and local officials expressed significant concerns regarding the deployment of an undetermined number of
State Department of Health launches CORONA Survey
-- from Washington Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched the Community Recovery-Oriented Needs Assessment, or the CORONA survey. The survey is an effort to assess the behavioral, economic, social, and emotional impacts and the needs of communities across the state as a result
Guest Opinion | Single-use plastic use is up during pandemic; it doesn’t have to be
-- from Kaia, Friends of the San Juans’ Summer Intern -- My name is Kaia and I’m a high school sophomore currently interning at Friends of the San Juans. My grandpa, San Olson, is a longtime resident of Lopez Island. From a young age, I saw my grandpa working alongside other members
SJIMA prepares for virtual artist talk
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Don't miss our first virtual Artist Talk on Sunday, August 9, 11 a.m., featuring Holly Ballard Martz (DOMESTIC BLISS) and June Sekiguchi (THE PULSE OF WATER). Holly and June will be walking you through their exhibitions and answering
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 685 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 53,321 as of July 26 at 11:59 p.m. The total number of deaths are at 1,518. For the most
Editorial | Paving the way for tourism
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor -- It's a stunning late-July Monday morning with not a cloud in the sky and all the makings of an ideal day to, let's say, sail to the San Juan Islands. East Sound has been dotted throughout the weekend with anchored pleasure craft and weekend
Happy 30th birthday, L83!
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Thirty years ago today, the Center for Whale Research was fortunate to see and document L83 on the day she was born. The encounter with Southern Residents on July 27, 1990, turned into a memorable day: L83’s birth, followed by a Superpod. L83
Letter to Editor | We need an economy that survives without tourism
-- from Naomi Aldort -- I have written before with strong conviction to the need to eliminate industry based vacation homes on the islands and the importance of keeping the rural nature of our county as declared in the vision statement, and of supporting local affordable housing. Now I am
This week’s film: Amulet, a chilling directorial debut
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Opening today, we offer actress turned director Romola Garai’s Chilling Directorial Debut, Amulet. Things get dark when an ex-soldier dealing with PTSD moves into a decaying house to care for a woman and her dying mother, in Romola Garai’s chilling directorial feature debut.“[The final
Port Commission to meet to accept CARES grant
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- Port sets upcoming meeting agenda, on Monday, July 27, 2020 5 p.m. to accept CARE Grant. Meeting Link:Meeting ID: 830 7487 9550Password: 638369One tap mobile+12532158782,,83074879550#,,,,,,0#,,638369# US (Tacoma) CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.Resolution to Accept CARES GrantAdjournment NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting,
Town of Friday Harbor publishes book of winning Poetry Garden poems
-- from Julie Greene for Town of Friday Harbor -- The Town and its Friday Harbor Arts Commission have published Friday Harbor Poetry Gardens--a book of the winning entries in its first poetry garden contest. Thirty of the 271 entries submitted by local poets were selected for publication and for
Letter to Editor | Should councilmembers with a conflict of interest recuse from voting on transient rentals?
-- from Kat Fennell -- During the Women’s League of Voter’s Candidate’s forum for District 2 Candidates, there was a question as to whether if Council Members owned or operated a transient rental should recuse themselves from voting on legislation related to transient rentals. Apparently, Council Members who own or
State Parks asks visitors to avoid crowded parks this summer
Visitors should be prepared to go somewhere else if park is full -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is asking the public to follow the Guidelines for Responsible Recreation when planning a trip to a state park this summer. When parks are crowded, and parking
Aging Like a Guru | I don’t like being told what to do
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- As we age, we don’t want to give up our freedom and independence, which often means that we make choices that perhaps are not in our best interest. I see a lot of people who are aging -- like all of us -- who resist
Inslee extends Safe Start proclamation, eviction moratorium
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday announced the extension of proclamation 20-25, Washington's Safe Start Phased Reopening plan. This extension changes guidance and regulations for activities shown to provide a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure, including restaurants, bars, and fitness centers, as well as weddings and funerals. The
