Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
EDC urges businesses, residents to ‘hire local,’ presents virtual job fair
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) urges businesses and residents to hire local workers and contractors as the economy starts to reopen. In an effort to connect island workers with local businesses, the EDC has created a Virtual Job Fair
Pandemic Poetry | Remember by Joy Harjo
Remember Joy Harjo Remember the sky that you were born under,know each of the star's stories.Remember the moon, know who she is.Remember the sun's birth at dawn, that is thestrongest point of time. Remember sundownand the giving away to night.Remember your birth, how your mother struggledto give you form and
2020 FARM Fund: Scaling up production for 2020 growing season, and beyond
-- from Learner Limbach for SJC Food System Team, OICF, Ag Guild, Orcas Food Co-op, WSU Extension, ARC, SJC Health Dept -- SJC FARM Fund and Community Emergency Response Fund through Orcas Island Community Foundation are partnering to address the COVID-19 crisis by directing resources to producers to support immediate
Governor allows some low-risk construction to resume
-- from San Juan County Communications -- As of Friday April 24, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has allowed some construction activities to resume across the state, including in San Juan County. The Governor’s announcement of the decision is available HERE. Specific requirements established to ensure the safety of both workers
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Three
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with three short videos that highlight efforts from organizations and people providing key services and crucial leadership in our community. You can find these videos on our YouTube channel “San Juan County COVID-19 Response."
New mayor Luna says don’t pet other dogs
-- from Luna, Honorary Mayor of Eastsound -- Former Mayor, Noni April 24—I received sad news today from Orcas Island Children’s House. Noni, the miniature dachshund who became honorary mayor of Eastsound last July, has died. She was 16 years old. Noni and her family and supporters did a prodigious
WSF: New fares begin next week on May 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Several fare changes will go into effect beginning Friday, May 1. The annual peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is scheduled to begin. Peak season runs from May 1 through September 30. Passenger fares and multi-ride products are not affected by the peak season
Tuning out the pandemic | Slapdash March by Orcas Island Community Band
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. SLAPDASH MARCH | Orcas Island Community Band If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep ’em coming! Your
Sheriff’s Report | April 15-21, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office -- Wednesday, April 15, 2020 20-002651 Traffic Hazard 10:27:17 04/15/20 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a traffic hazard near Eastsound. There was a person found directing traffic for the company when the Deputy arrived. 20-002658 Unwanted Person 13:26:34 04/15/20 An Orcas Deputy
Working Washington Small Business Grant program gets additional $5 million infusion
$10 million now available to address some of estimated 25,000 applications from businesses up to 10 employees -- from Washington State Department of Commerce -- OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a doubling of funds available to very small businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the Working
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 22, there are 12,753 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 259 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Statewide response updates Epidemiological data summary: Our epidemiological data suggest that COVID-19 activity peaked in Washington
Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan today to allow current construction projects to be completed. The recommendations were informed by workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials, for safe construction standards. “I
Islanders tackle coronavirus in new poster series
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- A beautiful series of posters has been released celebrating those in the islands working on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. Anyone in the community who wants to print and hang these should feel free. Clicking on this image
WSF weekly update | Sustainability action plan
-- from Washington State Ferries -- With Earth Day marking one year into our two-year Sustainability Action Plan, I wanted to provide an update on where we are with our goals and actions for greener ferries and terminals. Data from a vessel noise study we conducted in October is being used
Funding opportunity for arts organizations
-- from Washington State Arts Commission -- The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is now accepting applications from non-profit and fiscally sponsored arts groups and organizations that are facing financial hardship due to economic impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
HOT TOPIC #19 | Why covering our faces matters so much
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brenda Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- On April 5, following guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and the Washington State Department of Health, we asked islanders to cover their faces when in
