Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
County looks to fill board, commission vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website. CommitteePositionExpiresTerm LengthMember NameAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural
Necco wafers are back. Will joy return to the land?
This story has nothing to do with coronavirus, politics, riots in the streets, or even local Orcas Island news -- from MSN.com -- Drugstores and retailers will stock the rolls of smooth, disc-shaped wafers this month. Its return comes in eight delectable flavors — lemon, lime, orange, clove, cinnamon, wintergreen, licorice,
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. Tomorrow – COVID-19 Media Briefing planned for 2:30 p.m. Our weekly media briefing will feature the following panelists: John Wiesman, Secretary of Health, Washington State Department
Meet the airport manager finalists
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The Orcas Port Commission is planning to hold a public meeting this coming Friday, June 5, that will provide an opportunity for the island community to meet with the three remaining candidates for the airport manager job. The location is yet to
Inslee releases statement on Trump’s threat to deploy U.S. military
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee responded to President's Trump's threat to deploy the military in response to protesters tonight: "This president has repeatedly proven he is incapable of governing. He has shown nothing but false bravado throughout the chaos that has accompanied his
Klickitat County approved to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
Still a wide swath of mainland remains in Phase 1 -- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the application for Klickitat County to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan. A total of 27 counties have now
First wave of supplies to ship as part of state’s plan for widespread testing within long term care facilities
-- from Washington Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – Supply shipments start today as part of Washington state’s effort to test thousands of staffers and residents at long term care facilities across the state in two weeks’ time. Supplies include test kits, personal protective equipment and return shipment materials, to be
Fire Commission will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Special Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Tuesday – June 2 nd , 2020 12:00 p.m.Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial # (253) 215-8782 / Meeting ID: 811 2864 6141/ Passcode: 382396__________________________________________________________________ NOTE: WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES IN
Letter to Editor | I vigorously oppose relaxing Phase 2 lodging standards
-- from Joe Symons -- I write to vigorously oppose relaxing the phase 2 standard toward lodging facilities as proposed by the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Board of Directors and Lodging Recovery/Reopening Committee. Missing from the Governor’s Safe Start metrics is the asymmetric impact of travelers to the San Juan
Inslee issues guidance for higher education and workforce training in Phases 1 and 2
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued higher education and workforce training requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. These guidelines do not apply generally to higher education institutions; they apply only to workforce training programs that require in-classroom/lab practicums only. Through the Washington "Safe
Kruse Reviews | The Great Influenza
The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History -- by Jens Kruse -- John Barry, the author of, among other books, Rising Tide: the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America, first published The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History in 2004. I
Land Bank, OPALCO collaborate on Turtleback powerline improvements
Tailgater session June 10 – Come chat -- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- OPALCO will soon be undertaking a project on Turtleback Mountain to remove Douglas fir along the powerline corridor and replace power poles. This project, in collaboration with the San Juan County Land
Inslee orders statewide activation of National Guard
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee ordered a statewide activation of the Washington National Guard tonight in response to the spread of destructive protests and looting in Washington state. The activation will allow unarmed troops to be deployed in response to requests from local governments. The
Inslee activates additional National Guard at request of King County
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today activated up to 200 more members of the Washington National Guard in response to a request from King County to help Bellevue respond to looting and to protect against property damage and manage crowds and traffic throughout the county
Letter to Editor | We the People deserve better
-- from Ed Andrews -- Last Tuesday, the County Council had a long discussion about what to do with the $943,250 Federal CARES Act funding they received. It seems they have already spent $147,000 although there has been confusion over who authorized the spending. In addition, the Council discussed taking
Aging Like a Guru | I am so alone or am I?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- Experiencing moments of devastating aloneness is something that occurs for each and every one of us. It is an existential phenomenon: because we exist, aloneness exists. For me, the moments I feel most alone are the moments I begin any new project, and anytime I'm
