Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Guest Opinion | When normal isn’t normal any more
-- from Michael Johnson -- Virtually everyone I talk to exclaims something along the lines of, "I like how quiet it is now," or, "I like working from home better," or "I don't miss the traffic and the rush," or, "it's nice not getting woke up early or late to
Inslee and Western leaders send letter to Congress requesting $1 trillion in state and local aid
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee, House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig joined the governors and state legislative leaders of California, Colorado, Oregon and Nevada today in urging congressional leadership to dedicate $1 trillion in direct and flexible
Rep. Rick Larsen virtually launches re-election campaign
-- from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen -- Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced he is running for re-election to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District in a video message marking the beginning of candidate filing week. Below are excerpts from Larsen’s announcement: “This is an important week in Washington
Three additional Washington counties approved for early move to next phase of reopening
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved applications from Wahkiakum, Skamania, and Stevens counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan. This brings the total to 8 counties. Last week, Secretary Wiesman approved
Letter to Editor | Did we just have a surge of visitors?
-- from Hilary Canty -- As I drove to Orcas Village on Friday, I passed a long line of cars arriving from the mid-afternoon ferry. I recognized none of them, several towed boats or bikes. When I spoke to someone who had been on that ferry, they reported that it
Port Commission announces special meeting
Special Meeting, May 11, 4 - 7 p.m., via Zoom -- from Mia Kartiganer, Port Commission chair -- The call to order will be followed by an Executive Session for the sole purpose of interviewing Airport Manager candidates. The Executive Session will end at 7 p.m., at which time the
Tuning out the pandemic | Jacques Duphly’s Rondeau by Marianne Lewis
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep ’em coming!
Summary of local updates
ORCAS UPDATE 05/06/20 From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Here is some information you may want to know about. You may receive this from different sources. GIVING HELPS EVERYONE To date, generous donors have given $652,105 to the Emergency Community Response Fund at OICF. This fund has granted $445,200 to island
Resumen de actualizaciones locales
ACTUALIZACIÓN DE ORCAS 05/06/20 DE LA Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) Aquí hay alguna información que tal vez quiera saber. Puede recibir esto de diferentes fuentes. EL DONAR AYUDA A TODOS Hasta la fecha, generosos donantes han donado $ 652,105 al Fondo de Respuesta Comunitaria de Emergencia de OICF. Este
Pandemic poetry | Harper’s Sixth Birthday by Jens Kruse
MAY 6, 2020: HARPER’S SIXTH BIRTHDAYBy Jens Kruse The broadleaf maples are in their spring glory,the wild cherries are in full bloom,black-headed grosbeaks are perched in themwaiting for their turn at the feeder. Twice today a bald eagle flew highabove the trees,gliding -- its wings still,its white head and tailglinting
Inslee statement on Republican refusal to extend COVID-19 proclamation for domestic violence victims
-- from the Office of Governor Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to Republicans' refusal to extend emergency protection for domestic violence victims. “Today, Senate Republican Leader Schoesler refused to extend Proclamation 20-45, which protects victims of assault. House Republican Leader Wilcox would agree to
Today’s recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 7, there are 16,388 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 157 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Statewide Response Updates Five
Tuning out the pandemic | Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White from Orcatrazz
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE | Orcatrazz If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep 'em
Five Washington counties approved for early move to next phase of reopening
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved applications from Columbia, Garfield, Lincoln, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan early. “We recognize COVID-19 is impacting some parts of our
This week’s virtual cinema — two enchanting romantic comedies from Paris
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- THIS WEEK'S FILMS, WITH LOVE FROM PARIS Two enchanting romantic comedies set in Paris with French stars directed by critically acclaimed directors. ON A MAGICAL NIGHT‘Real emotions around loyalty, devotion, and how to ensure love never dies. It is a film as charming as it is touching."
Sheriff’s Report | April 29 -May 5, 2020
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, April 29, 202020-003051 Death Investigation 12:56:41 04/29/20San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a death investigation in Friday Harbor. The death does not appear to be suspicious and a report was made. 20-003055 Death Investigation 13:46:55 04/29/20An Orcas Deputy responded to
