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
Kruse Reviews | The Ghost Map
-- by Jens Kruse -- Steven Johnson’s The Ghost Map (2007) is, as the subtitle says, The Story of London’s Most Terrifying Epidemic -- and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World. Johnson, who is the author of several books and a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New
New report shows COVID-19 increasing in Puget Sound and across state
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – [Friday] the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which shows increasing COVID-19 transmission across the state as of mid-June. The report also estimates the percentage of the population actively infected with COVID-19 in King, Pierce, Snohomish
Port calls special meeting for Monday
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, June 29. Agenda follows. Meeting LinkMeeting ID: 889 2432 2976Password: 060498One tap mobile+12532158782,,88924322976#,,,,0#,,060498# SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA -- June 29, 2020, 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.CorrespondenceExecutive Session for
State announces pause on county progressions to Phase 4
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. John Wiesman announced today the Washington State Department of Health is putting a pause on counties moving to Phase 4 though the “Safe Start” phased approach. Rising cases across the state and concerns about continued spread of the COVID
Perfect prescription for pandemics, protests, and politics
Om Mani Padme Om Om Mane Padme Om by Annie Smith is, without a doubt, a beautiful piece of music, even though it seems somewhat rough in its presentation. With its fascinating instrumentation, it seems to melt and become soothing bodily fluids flowing in healing unison. Annie Smith is a
Aging Like a Guru | It’s not if you die …
It’s how you face the inevitability of your death -- by Rosie Kuhn -- It is said that Japanese Samurai warriors remind themselves of the inevitability of loss by using the phrase, “Die before going into battle.” This practice allows a warrior to enter combat without fear of death because
Wolf Hollow: Help us help young, injured critters
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -- If you find an injured wild animal, or a young wild creature that seems to be separated from its parents, what should you do? We certainly don’t suggest rushing to the rescue without first being sure that the animal
Retired Gen. James Mattis urges fellow Washingtonians to stay united, wear face coverings to fight COVID-19
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — As communities across the state experience spikes in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, former U.S. Defense Secretary, Gen. (R) James Mattis is urging Washingtonians to follow physical distancing recommendations and wear face coverings to help slow the spread.
Structure of redistricting comes from census stats
-- from Ellie Probus for Washington Census Alliance -- As the 2020 Census nears its close in October, Washington state will begin setting up its 2021 redistricting process. The task of revising legislative and congressional district lines happens every 10 years, and is necessary to ensure that each district has
Orcas graduate among Amazon future engineer college scholarships
-- from GeekWire -- Two Washington state students are among 100 winners of Amazon Future Engineer college scholarships, the company announced this week. This is the second year that Amazon has selected high school students from across the U.S. to receive $40,000 to study computer science at the college of
Sheriff’s Report | June 17 – 22, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 202020-004633 Malicious Mischief 09:21:39 06/17/20A Deputy on Orcas responded to a vandalism call near Deer Harbor. A report was taken. There are no suspects at this time. 20-004637 Found Property 11:54:52 06/17/20A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to found
League of Women Voters holds virtual primary election forums for county council candidates
-- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums on the video conference platform Zoom at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8. To attend the forums, please send a message to candidateforums2020@gmail.com to
Larsen votes for police conduct reform, equal justice legislation
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – [Yesterday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for landmark legislation to halt police violence, help build confidence in law enforcement and keep communities safe. The Justice In Policing Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 236 to 181. “Black lives matter.”
WA House Speaker shares details about considerations for redistricting appointments
Hints at more diverse commission on call with Tacoma community groups -- from Ellie Probus for Washington Census Alliance -- TACOMA, Wash.—As the 2020 Census nears its close in October, Washington state will begin setting up its 2021 redistricting process. The task of revising legislative and congressional district lines happens
June 30 business assistance PPP deadline quickly approaching
-- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- The last day to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is June 30, 2020. As of today, June 26, there is plenty of money in the program, and restrictions which may have deterred some businesses have been loosened. To
WSF addresses reductions in service during COVID pandemic
-- from Amy Scarton for Washington State Ferries -- A few weeks ago I explained that any changes to our current reduced schedules will be based on our COVID Response Service Plan’s four pillars of service – ridership, crew availability, vessel availability and funding. With more than 100 high-risk employees
