Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
SeaDoc Society awards science prize to crab team
For early detection and prevention of invasive European Green Crab -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- The European green crab is a damaging invasive species that has wreaked havoc on ecosystems around the world, and recently they’ve found their way into the Salish Sea. Thanks to Washington Sea Grant’s
Inslee announces Washington’s COVID-19 recovery plan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians Tuesday evening to lay out his vision for the eventual safe return to public life amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Inslee said it is unlikely many restrictions under the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order will be modified before May 4.
Pandemic poetry | No More Ark by Bruce Hanna
“No More Ark” Bruce Hanna 4.18.20 We are all islands now far enough away so the invisible cannot invade us Sheltered in place Social distancing Physically awkward Unsure, even afraid to touch Most of us cannot imagine how this happened or if it is the new reality? Will it
SJIMA sets up online exhibition
Even if we are closed due to COVID virus -- from Diana Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- You can visit the current San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) even though we are closed. SJIMA set up this link so you could see a tour of
Book Review | The Story of the First Earth Day
-- from Jan Ehrlichman and Mark Mayer -- The Story of the First Earth Day, 1970How Grassroots Activism Can Change Our WorldPaul N. “Pete” McCloskey, Jr. This short book begins by establishing the historical setting in 1970, describing the status of the Vietnam War, civil rights activism and the lack
Sheltering in place with no shelter nor place
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Imagine if you relied on the library for a warm place to spend the day and connect to the internet, or the Community Resource Center for a cup of coffee and to use a phone, or the State Park for
HOT TOPIC #17 | Helping islanders in need
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- Neighbors caring for neighbors is a fundamental part of life in the islands. This has become even more true during the COVID-19 pandemic where community support, especially
EDC Director provides business guidance during these difficult times
-- from Victoria Compton and Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- As the first wave of emergency program applications ebbs, we encourage you to look for other ways to retool your business for these new and uncertain conditions. One clear path that we can all work on to
Pandemic poetry | For My Young Friends Who Are Afraid by William Stafford
For My Young Friends Who Are Afraid William Stafford There is a country to cross you will find in the corner of your eye, in the quick slip of your foot--air far down, a snap that might have caught. And maybe for you, for me, a high, passing voice that
San Juan County’s Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) has much to celebrate from 2019
-- from Agriciultural Resource Committee -- We are a volunteer team of farmers, food artisans and agricultural organizations with a mission to protect and restore agricultural resources in San Juan County (SJC). In recognition of the importance of agriculture for food security, land stewardship and island identity the county formed
OPALCO board election results: Dauciunas, Madsen
20 voters get $50 bill credits -- from Orcas Power and Light Co-op -- OPALCO’S uncontested election drew 1,373 voters, a good 12% of the membership—and a quorum. Members elected Vince Dauciunas to a three-year term with 1,270 votes; and Mark Madsen to a two-year term with1,186 votes. The staggered
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 19, there are 12,085 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state [San Juan County has 14 cases], an increase of 295 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. ESD technical support: The Employment Security Division’s site
Back to regular winter schedule on Sunday with return of Samish
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is scheduled to be restored to its regular winter season sailing schedule starting Sunday, April 26. The route has been on a reduced sailing schedule since April 10 due to the Samish being out of service for needed rudder repairs. Vehicle
State ferries to reduce service in central Puget Sound beginning Sunday, March 29
Temporary reduced schedules are part of the state’s COVID-19 response SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries’ central Puget Sound routes will temporarily move to a reduced service plan as part of the state’s response to COVID-19. These reductions will start at the beginning of the service day Sunday, March 29, and remain in
Video: Mask making on Orcas Island
-- from Orcas Center/Orcas Video -- https://vimeo.com/406743978
Grief retreat cancelled, moved online
-- from Mary Hart for Indralaya -- We had to cancel the Grief retreat at Indralaya and we're now offering weekly grief tending calls. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weekly-community-grief-tending-ritual-zoom-call-tickets-101762203490
