Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Safe Start proclamation extended, along with facial coverings guidance
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of the Safe Start proclamation until August 6. This extension clarifies the interaction between Safe Start and Department of Health Secretary John Wiesman's facial coverings order. It includes: The Yakima County business prohibition is extended statewide: No business may operate,
Proclamations related to COVID-19 issued, extended
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a new proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Inslee also announced the extension of the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act proclamation and the DOH Health Care Facilities and Hand Sanitizer proclamation. A July 7 letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-28.6 and 20-36.2 until
Hedrick Smith’s Democracy Rebellion is coming back to PBS
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Do you sometimes feel as if our democracy is coming apart at the seams? Gridlock, hate speech, dark money, negative ads, political parties at each other's throats instead of working together for our common good? It’s almost enough to make you give up on American
Letter to Editor | I’ll be taking photos of those who risk my health
-- from Stephen Shrader -- I visit the dog park in Eastsound once or twice a day; it is a social nexus for vulnerable populations, like myself. Yesterday, young people were congregating, hugging, and being children at the adjacent skate park. From now on, I will photograph those who risk
Geyman diagnoses our healthcare system in new book
-- from Emily Geyman -- John Geyman, M.D. announces the publication of his new book: Profiteering, Corruption and Fraud in U.S. Health Care. He raises questions that we have to ask and answer: Who is the health care system for - profits for health care corporations, their shareholders and Wall Street
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 435 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 37,420, as of July 6 at 11:59 PM PDT. The total number of deaths are at 1,384. For
Port will swear-in new Commissioner at upcoming meeting
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 9th, 2020 5:00 p.m. Meeting link:Meeting ID: 856 6567 6437 Password: 923564Join by phone: (253) 215-8782 CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.COMMISSIONER #4 Ceremonial Swearing In of Commissioner Robert HamiltonAGENDA AMENDMENTSPOINT OF ORDER TO ADDRESS COMMISSIONER ACCESS
Whale Museum’s summer marine naturalist training is going virtual
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Due to the pandemic, TWM’s Summer Marine Naturalist Program is going virtual. This dynamic and high quality program will still be 6-sessions and run on the following dates: July 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22 with a one day break
Orcas Grange has an estate sale fundraiser coming up
-- from Linda Peth for Orcas Island Grange -- Save the dates for an upcoming estate sale at the Orcas Island Grange Saturday July 18 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday July 19 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Among the items are: Slow Cooker, Book cases, Ironing Board, Picture
Dog Park among topics at upcoming Park & Rec Zoom-meet on Thursday
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District -- Agenda Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission Regular MeetingTHURSDAY, July 9, 2020 Virtual Zoom MeetingJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 872 7161 2674Password: 421852One tap mobile+12532158782,,87271612674#,,,,0#,,421852# US (Tacoma) 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDERBob Eagan, ChairmanRoll
Letter to Editor | Why add streetlights when it’s unhealthy for our kids?
-- from James Libby -- A new multi year US Government study of over 10,000 teenagers shows outdoor lighting messes up their sleep and affects them mentally/physically causing disorders that can last throughout life. This is a separate finding that also took into consideration the well known cell phone light health
Paycheck Protection Program deadline for businesses extended
-- from Economic Development Council -- The big news this week is that the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended to August 8, as of July 6. As of Monday there was $130 billion in the program.As a reminder, businesses work with lenders to apply for
Friday night drive-in: Palm Springs
-- from Orcas Island Film Fest -- Orcas Drive-In Theatre PresentsPALM SPRINGSRomantic Comedy • 2020 | Rated R | No one under 17 without a parent."Ground Hogs Day Meets Bridesmaids!" Friday, July 10 at Dusk (Approx. 9:30pm) $15 Advance Per Car | $20 at the Gate (if available) Orcas Drive-In
Inslee announces five insurance carriers intend to participate in public option
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today five insurance carriers have applied to offer public option plans in a majority of counties across the state. The first year of Cascade Care, the public option program, begins later this year with plans to start coverage on Jan.
Reservations now open for many State Parks roofed accommodations
-- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks announces that cabins, yurts and other roofed accommodations in more than 30 state parks are now open and available to reserve. These facilities are located in diverse state park landscapes across Washington — from the coast to Hood Canal, Puget Sound,
Guest Opinion | Coronavirus is now transmitted by air?
-- from Michael Riordan -- The most troublesome aspect of the County’s application to move to Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start program was the proposal to increase restaurant occupancy levels from 50 to 75 percent. Scientific research increasingly points to inhalation of virus- laden indoor air in confined
