Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Friends of the San Juans welcomes new executive director
||| from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans Friends of the San Juans (Friends) is pleased to welcome R. Brent Lyles as incoming Executive Director. He will begin his tenure on September 16 and will lead the 40-year-old organization in its longstanding mission — to protect and restore
Cemetery District schedules a Zoom meeting
||| from Scott Miller for Cemetery District #3 The September General Meeting for the San Juan County Cemetery District #3 (Orcas Island), scheduled for 5pm on Wednesday, September 2, will be held as a virtual Zoom meeting. The agenda is available online at the District website.
New report shows COVID-19 cases hitting a plateau in some areas of Washington state
||| from Washington State Department of Health OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which reflects an overall plateau and slight decline in COVID-19 cases in some areas. Report findings include: The reproductive number (how many new people each COVID-19 patient will infect)
Sheriff’s Report | August 19 – 25, 2020
Make sure you read the call of the week! ||| from San Juan County Sheriff's Office WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 202020-006960 Animal at Large 08:20:22 08/19/20A Deputy was dispatched to a report of animal at large on Roche Harbor Rd. An informational report was completed. 20-006964 Boating Problem 11:02:25 08/19/20A San
Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
||| from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 72,703 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 26. There have been 1,890 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and
State Health Dept. to halt weekend reporting of death counts
||| from Washington Department of Health The Washington State Department of Health will end the publication of COVID-19 death counts over the weekends starting the weekend of August 28-30. Regular publishing of COVID-19 death counts will occur Monday through Friday. While all deaths will continue to be reported, DOH will
Today’s poem | Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front
Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front by Wendell Barry Love the quick profit, the annual raise,vacation with pay. Want moreof everything ready-made. Be afraidto know your neighbors and to die.And you will have a window in your head.Not even your future will be a mysteryany more. Your mind will be
Skagit Valley College offering workforce programs with some face-to-face learning experiences
We're here for you! ||| from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College We’re Here for You! Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you many new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going
WSU Extension offers whole farm planning course this fall
||| FROM KATE MIKULAK, WSU SAN JUAN COUNTY EXTENSION AG PROGRAM ||| Are you a beginning farmer wanting to learn how to plan your farm business, or are you experienced farmer/rancher wanting to try something new? Join WSU Extension this Fall for a step-by-step 12-week course, offered fully online, to
Summary of recent cases in San Juan County
||| from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management There have been zero new confirmed positive test results in San Juan County since the last case summary on August 20.
As COVID-19 spikes among young adults, research shows vaping is associated with catching COVID
||| from Washington Department of Health Tumwater -- Recent state data show adults ages 20 to 39 represent a higher percentage of coronavirus cases than any other age group in the state. This comes as vaping among teens and young adults in our state has also skyrocketed, with nearly 30 percent
WSF walk-ons now have option for contactless transactions across system
||| from Washington State Ferries All our terminals are now equipped with new turnstiles that can scan tickets on mobile devices. That means walk-on customers across our system can now ride our ferries without any in-person transactions. To better protect our customers and employees against the spread of COVID-19, I
More students will be able to realize their dream of attending Skagit Valley College, thanks to the Washington College Grant
Free money for college! ||| from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College More students will be able to realize their dream of attending Skagit Valley College (SVC), thanks to increased funding by the State of Washington, for low- and middle-income students and families. Free Money for College! The Washington College
Might you qualify for this new small business grant opportunity?
||| from Orcas Chamber of Commerce The San Juan County Economic Development Council is now taking applications for the Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) - Round Two. This grant is provided by the WA Department of Commerce with funding from the CARES Act. Businesses that applied for Working
Letter to Editor | Your support needed to fund school outdoor learning program
||| from Hilary Canty and Janet Brownell ||| Thank you for your generous support of the Community Emergency Response fund. With your help, Orcas has been able to keep families and Seniors fed through the Food Bank and Senior Center, provided mortgage and rental assistance to keep over 170 families in
COVID-19 testing still advised for people with symptoms and close contacts of confirmed cases
||| from Washington State Department of Health OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health’s guidance around testing has not changed: if you have symptoms, you need to get tested. If you’re a close contact of a confirmed case, you need to get tested. Close contacts of confirmed cases also need to
