Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
@ the Library | Meet Tina Connolly – tonight
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Join us as we meet author Tina Connolly, who writes stories andnovels for teens described as, “bewitching, clever, delightful, original, and unexpected.” (clarionwest.org) Tina says, “Lately I want to tell stories of hope, and people working toward positive change, whether that’s
Letter to Editor | Vandals on Orcas
-- from Robert L. Waunch -- I drove by the North Beach Rd and School Rd intersection today where we’ve always had a number of signs of candidates for various offices. I observed that vandals had sprayed red paint over only the Republican candidates' signs. It’s disappointing the same destructive vandals
Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries
-- from Crosscut.com -- On a clear Saturday morning in July, I called the Saltwater Café in Point Roberts, Washington. The café is usually crowded with dozens of customers seated inside and out on the patio, taking in the view of the Gulf Islands across the Salish Sea and enjoying
Recap of another day’s COVID-19 news and updates
Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported 495 new cases in the past day for a total of 64,151 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 10. There have been 1,716 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's
School Board meets tomorrow to discuss school reopening
-- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School Board will meet on Thursday, August 13 at 5 p.m. to discuss and adopt the WSSDA recommended reopening plan. Notice of a Special School Board MeetingThursday, August 13, 2020 AGENDA Please submit any comments or questions you may have
April’s Grove is leasing up
-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL Community Land Trust -- As April’s Grove nears completion, leasing of OPAL’s new neighborhood of 45 affordable rentals in Eastsound is well underway. Since applications became available on March 2, OPAL has had 120 island households apply – nearly three times the number of
Port Commission to convene regular meeting
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- The Orcas Island Port Commission will ZOOM-meet on Thursday, August 13 at 5 p.m. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA August 13th, 2020 5:00 p.m. Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83864316840?pwd=aG9nY2NvL3lXSWkwalFpK3lRejg5QT09Meeting ID: 838 6431 6840Passcode: 602876One tap mobile+12532158782,,83864316840#,,,,,,0#,,602876# US (Tacoma) CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.AGENDA AMENDMENTSPUBLIC ACCESSMONTHLY
49 ½ th Un-Shaw Island Classic Race results
-- from Peg Gerlock for SJIYC -- It turns out that fresh air sailing was just the thing to escape Covid-19 craziness, as 49 sailboats showed up for the San Juan Island Yacht Club’s special and unique 49 ½ Un- Shaw Island Sailboat Race on Saturday, August 8. The weather
Updated primary election returns
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- The most recent vote counts for the August 4 primary election were released just before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11. These latest returns include an additional 2,279 ballots that have been tabulated since the previous vote tally was released on August
Orcas Fire is offering carbon monoxide detectors
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Thanks to the generosity of San Juan Island EMT Association and the San Juan Island community, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has received 150 Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors to distribute to residential homes in need.The detectors were acquired as
Governor announces relief funds to help immigrants and agricultural workers
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the creation of two funds to help workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Immigrant Relief Fund will provide $40 million to assist Washington residents who are unable to access federal stimulus programs due to their immigration status, and
What a year these last 8 months have been
-- from Zanetha Amani Matisse for Orcas Community Resource Center -- Whew! It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? The months have both flown and crept by. Each day has brought new challenges and opportunities. In these dog days of summer, with Fall fast approaching, we at Orcas Community Resource
It’s a great time to be a Funhouse mentor
-- from Peggy Beebe for Orcas Funhouse -- Ali, 31 and Serafina, 13 have been matched for about 2 years now. Serafina was involved in other programs at the Funhouse and eventually became aware of the mentor program. "One of my favorite things about have a mentor is having someone
Larsen statement on Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on Joe Biden’s decision to choose Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. “I am proud to endorse the Biden-Harris ticket. Joe Biden’s proven track record of fighting for working families and bringing
Hot Topic #28 | Summary of local COVID-19 cases to date
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- SUMMARY of CASES to DATEThis Hot Topic will provide a broad overview of confirmed positive cases to date in San Juan County. This information is very general in
Rundown of today’s COVID-19 news, updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported 584 new cases in the past day for a total of 63,647 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 9. There have been 1,697 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by
