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
Washington State Patrol will take over Ellis investigation in Tacoma
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today ordered the Washington State Patrol to begin a new investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in custody of the Tacoma Police Department. Inslee directed WSP Chief John Batiste to immediately begin collecting records from the Pierce County
Pandemic & Pandemonium Poetry | The Emperor’s Deer
The Emperor's Deer by Kamilah Aisha MoonI. Their noises make you thinkthey are crying or suffering.They have learned to bow.Even the fawns bow, centuriesof bowingin their blood. They are not considered wild.Precious pests litter parkswith dung, take over the roads.Sweet nuisance worthsaving, thinning these herdsis a last resort — oncea
Oops: Statement from the Washington State Department of Health
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- As we endeavor to improve our data reporting across all aspects of our COVID-19 response, we’ve discovered that we’ve made a mistake in reporting negative test results and we want to be clear about what happened and how we plan to fix
Washington town helps residents, merchants with wooden money
-- from GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press -- TENINO, Wash. (AP) — The blue-cheese salad dressing, butter, ground turkey, cans of grain-free dog food and new toothbrush came to $24.97. In this May 21, 2020, Loren Ackerman holds a piece of wooden money he printed on an 1890s-era press in Tenino,
School music virtual mode has lessons for students, as well as teachers
-- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Congratulations to 2020’s OISD high school graduates! Many of them have made us proud at concerts and competitions as Orcas High School musicians, especially Ewan Lister and Avery Bishop-Martin who were High School band musicians through their senior year. Among his
In Mayoral race, a vote for Luna also supports food, shelter, knowledge, and more
-- from Rick Rhoads, Luna's campaign manager -- Luna, new mayor Luna, last year’s runner-up as honorary mayor of Eastsound, stepped into the job in April, when Mayor Noni passed away, and is now running for a full term. Every vote for Luna to continue as mayor is $1 in
Larsen: Surface transportation bill key to infrastructure-based COVID-19 recovery
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- EVERETT, WA – On Wednesday, June 17, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive surface transportation bill that will invest nearly $7 billion over the next five years in Washington state’s transportation network. Rep. Rick Larsen
Recap of Today’s COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Tuesday JIC briefing with state COVID-19 response leaders. Top leaders engaged in the state’s COVID-19 response held their weekly media briefing today. The weekly briefings will
Back to the Future at Orcas Island Drive-In Movie this week
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Last week we had the best time under the stars for the first Orcas Island Drive-In Movie Theatre experience at Mt. Baker Farm in Eastsound, WA. Due to the good weather, the Drive-In is open again! This week we are showing the Academy
Kruse Reviews | Albert Camus’ The Plague
-- from Jens Kruse -- Recently I had the privilege and pleasure to re-read Albert Camus’ 1948 novel The Plague with a group, by way of ZOOM, of about 15 fellow islanders. This review is indebted to their observations and insights. The narrator of this novel opens his “chronicle” of
Land Bank will hold upcoming meeting via Skype
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The monthly San Juan County Land Bank Commission meeting is this Friday and it will be hosting a virtual meeting via Skype. There are multiple Orcas-centered items on the agenda. Members of the public may participate in the Skype
Fatherhood nearly cut off before it got started
Only a few yards separated the two whales from the stern... -- from Center for Whale Research -- L41 - Photo by Dave Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research, 2013 Every whale that passes away is a significant loss, and it is very sad to see how many have disappeared over
Boathouse Ciderworks creates new cider for Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Local businessowner Libby Garcia at Boathouse Ciderworks has worked her magic and created a cider exclusively for Orcas Senior Center called Senior Cider. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the need for home-delivered meals has increased dramatically. A dollar of every bottle
Inslee extends proclamation related to COVID-19
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A June 15 letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-45, related to protection orders and personal service, until July 1. Protection Orders and Personal Service Extension The original proclamation
Pandemic Poetry | Today, When I Could Do Nothing
Today, When I Could Do Nothing Jane Hirshfield Today, when I could do nothing,I saved an ant. It must have come in with the morning paper,still being deliveredto those who shelter in place. A morning paper is still an essential service. I am not an essential service. I have coffee
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. June 15 Long-term Care Facility (LCTF) Report. The latest LTCF report from DOH is now available here. Inslee extends proclamation regarding truck driver hours. Gov. Jay Inslee
