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“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
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates recap
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. Please note that due to an issue that stalled data reporting starting Saturday night through Monday morning, both the DOH and
Phase 3? County Council, Health Department to meet
-- from San Juan County Council -- County Council and the Department of Health will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 9 a.m., to address moving San Juan County into Phase 3 of Governor Inslee's Safe Start Program. PRELIMINARY AGENDA: Discussion items may be added and/or the order
Guest Opinion | Against common sense: White male privilege and me
-- from David Kobrin -- As an historian, I know there can be two opposing accounts of the same event, both of which are equally accurate. I’m not alluding to “alternative facts” or made up fictions. I mean exactly what I wrote: two stories that contradict each other, even though
Letter to Editor | Nix the street lights; put in speed bumps
-- from Jacquelyn Hoag -- One of the advantages of living on Orcas Island is the stars at night and the peaceful ambience. It would be a shame for those of us who live in and around Eastsound to be deprived of these natural wonders because of added lighting and speeding
Orcas Fire experiences communications outage during double search and rescue effort, fire call
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- A communications outage left San Juan County Dispatch unable to hail Orcas Island Fire and Rescue personnel for several minutes during a double search and rescue effort on Mount Constitution Saturday night. The OIFR frequency went down following a power
Be a virtual vendor at the San Juan County Fair
Remember: the Fair is not the Fair without your participation -- from San Juan County Communications -- A call to action for all San Juan County businesses, restaurants, non-profits, organizations, service groups, cottage industries, artist and more. Become a virtual San Juan County Fair vendor and join the “2020: A
Inslee announces task force members to address issues of policing and racial justice
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee, announced today members of a task force to provide recommendations for legislation on independent investigations involving police use of force. The governor’s task force is a part of a coordinated effort with legislators to provide a comprehensive set of reforms.
Sign now: I-1776 will stop discrimination
"Please read this note. It is possibly the most important note I have ever sent out." -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- Initiative 200 was a Tim Eyman-led initiative that created a 1998 law for Washington State that bans preferences in public contracting, education, and public
State Parks adds free days for later this year
Two free days replace April days lost to COVID-19 closures -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces two additional free days in 2020, which replace the two free days lost to COVID-19 related closures in April. On free days, visitors don’t need a
School construction project right on track
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Happy Summer! This past week, OISD entered into the final phase of construction from the 2017 School Construction Bond. The focus of the final phase is the track surface. This past week, Matia Construction, D.A. Hogan, and Beynon Sports have been on site
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center thanks community for overwhelming support
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash., June 22, 2020– PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) wants to express its gratitude and appreciation to the San Juan County community. Over the past several months since COVID-19 began impacting our region, this community has
Going forward, Orcas Island Health Care District to begin weekly updates
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will begin publishing on a weekly basis to report on activities underway within the District. It is important to us that we communicate regularly with the community we serve and convey our
School Board meeting scheduled for this Thursday
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- Notice of a Notice of a Regular School Board MeetingThursday, JUN 25, 2020AGENDA JOIN VIA ZOOM LINK:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76617837715:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING – VIA ZOOM. Approve AgendaApprove Consent AgendaADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTCapital Projects- Liz LeRoyBusiness Report - Keith WhitakerSuperintendent Update - Eric WebbBoard’s
New killer whale foraging zone to expand fishing restrictions off Vancouver Island
-- from Scott Cunningham, CTV Vancouver Island -- Southern resident orca K25 is seen mid-breach in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. (Dave Ellifrit/Center for Whale Research) VICTORIA -- A killer whale-only dining zone in the Strait of Juan de Fuca will be expanded when fishing restrictions return this summer.
Tuning out the pandemic | Fly Away Home
For Orcas Island graduated seniors Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Orcas Island Search for Common Ground Chorus sponsored by Paths to Understanding with the Tre Voce String Ensemble singing a tribute to OIHS 2020 Graduating Class
Letter to Editor | In support of island kids during these times
-- from Justin Paulsen -- Here’s something for you to consider as people start moving out and about around town. If you see a teacher/leader with a group of kids, understand that those groups are working hard to keep themselves, each other, and our community safe. Understand that hundreds of hours
