Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Center for Whale Research photographically captures close encounter of a Stellar sea lion and SKRW
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Photos by Katie Jones and Dave Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research Dave and Katie spent the afternoon at the Reuben Tarte County Park watching the T123s head north in San Juan Channel from shore after Ivan Reiff had found them earlier near Friday
Breaking News | New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of one new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan Island. This brings the total number of cases in San Juan County to fifteen.The County Health
Port Commission holds special meeting
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The Orcas Island Port Commission held a special meeting on Monday, May 4. The meeting began with an Executive Session. The stated purpose of the Executive Session was ‘to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee,’
Letter to Editor | Filling a gap for food bank families
Let's not forget the pets -- from Jeff and Deb Hanson -- Did you know that our Food Bank helps to feed pets as well as people? With generous donations from residents, a small staff and a group of energetic volunteers, the Food Bank has done an extraordinary job of
Tuning out the pandemic | Elton Johnstein by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. ELTON JOHNSTEIN | JP and the OK Rhythm Boys If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep
School Board welcomes Bridget Broderick, new director
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Bridget Broderick, our new OISD Director, is a native Washingtonian; however, she found herself outside of the state for a few years, beginning in 2001. During a college summer job working as a tour director for HollandAmerica in Alaska, she met her future
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 3, there are 15,462 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state [San Juan County remains at 14 cases], an increase of 277 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Statewide Response Updates
Letter to Editor | Navy unresponsive to Washingtonians sheltering in place
-- from Mark Lundsten, Chair, Sound Defense Alliance (SDA) -- Right now, the number one priority for our state and nation is to defeat COVID19. Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday he would extend Washington’s stay-home order through May 31, as he and state officials try to keep the new coronavirus
Legislative session & COVID-19 update
-- from Rep. Alex Ramel's Office -- Dear friends and neighbors, The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike any public health emergency we’ve experienced in over a century. I am proud of the bipartisan work our Legislature has done to address this crisis so far, including passage of several policies and investment
Letter to Editor | Waiting to exhale
-- from Tom Eversole -- China implemented strict countermeasures to stop COVID-19 to save people. Americans are reopening businesses to manage COVID-19 to save capital. It is a false choice. Saving both is possible as per New York’s smart reopening plan. Soon 3,000 Americans may die from COVID-19 daily, yet those deaths are largely invisible
Inslee signs new COVID-19 order for phased re-opening of Washington’s economy
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today. The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased approach to re-opening Washington’s economy. Under the plan, smaller counties can apply for a variance
San Juan County state parks to open for day use on May 5th
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On April 27, Governor Inslee announced a May 5 partial opening of some outdoor recreation activities. Included in his action was a opening of many State Parks across Washington for day use activities. However, he held off on announcing any opening
Hot Topic #21 | Antibody testing: No shortcuts to success
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There is nothing anyone of us wants more right now than to put the COVID-19 crisis behind us and get down to the work of reopening and restoring
Checking in on Community Emergency Response Fund
Now and into the future -- from Hilary Canty for Community Foundation -- As we near the end of our second month in the Covid 19 crisis, it is an opportunity to reflect on how Orcas Island has responded and what the next steps will be for this community. Very
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 2, there are 15,185 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 182 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Statewide Response Updates DOH COVID-19 visualizations get an upgrade: Visitors
County board and advisory committee vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- CommitteePositionExpiresTerm LengthMember NameAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #14 At Large4 YearAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #8 At Large4 YearAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #10 At Large4 YearBoard of Equalization#3 At LargeMay 31 2021
