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
Guest Opinion | Support Orcas health commissioners
-- from Norm Zimlich -- Friends, in the flood of bad pandemic news, have you have missed the historic GOOD NEWS about Orcas healthcare happening right now? For the last 14 years Orcas has been served by three competing nonprofit MD practices, all financially challenged and unable to provide adequate
Sheriff’s Report | June 3 – 9, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 202020-004173 Trespassing 12:45:48 06/03/20Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a trespassing call. A trespass warning letter was issued to the suspect. 20-004176 Death Investigation 13:37:09 06/03/20San Juan Deputies responded to a death investigation. It appears the male died of
Pandemic Poetry | I Worried by Mary Oliver
I Worried Mary Oliver I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the riversflow in the right direction, will the earth turnas it was taught, and if not how shallI correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven,can I do better? Will I ever be
This year’s scholarship awards went to …
-- from Janna Carter for Orcas Island School District -- Scholarships were awarded this morning to the seniors graduating from Orcas Island School. American Legion Voyle B. Martin Post #93Academic Scholarship in Honor of Glen MonsonJaydon Krisch Derr $1,500Academic Scholarship in Honor of Andy NigrettoMartha Lum $1,500Claude A. Rubeling Academic
Land Bank, libraries team up to explore, learn more about our public lands
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Your Conservation Land Bank turns 30 this year and is celebrating with a multi-island exploration. Every preserve has a story – gather your family and get outside this summer to discover what your public lands have to say. The
Court updating list of non-profits willing to support offenders’ community service hours
-- from Mellissa Derksema, San Juan County District Court -- The courts of San Juan County are updating and improving their community service program. In many cases, criminal defendants have the opportunity to volunteer at non-profit organizations to work off court fees or in lieu of imposed jail time. To
This week’s films are stories from three continents
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- The brilliance and struggles of Indigenous Aboriginal youth with IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS from Australia; The trauma of Indigenous past with the Cannes award-winning film OUR MOTHERS from Guatemala; and on the comedic front, the story inspired by a group of singing
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- 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 website. Gov. Inslee issues proclamation on K-12 reopening. Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a proclamation outlining the state's plan to possibly re-open schools in the fall for the 2020-2021
Inslee issues proclamation on K-12 possible reopening
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a proclamation outlining the state's plan to possibly re-open schools in the fall for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan follows the state's Safe Start phased approach to reopening on a county-by-county basis. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal addressed the media today
Proclamation protecting high-risk workers extended
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of a proclamation today giving high-risk workers the right to protect themselves from COVID-19 without jeopardizing their employment status or loss of income. The proclamation provides older workers and those with underlying health conditions a series of rights and
Letter to Editor | Our health dilemma comes from our DC leaders
-- from David Kobrin -- This dilemma of our needing to choose between the economic health of those in our community, and the physical health of those in our community, is a result, I believe, of the failure of our nation at the national level. We can look at diverse
Peace Island adjusts visitor policy to allow limited access
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has adjusted its visitor policy to allow for limited visitor access until COVID-19 is no longer a public health threat. Patients who are not COVID-19 suspect or positive are allowed one designated visitor during their stay. Two visitors
Library presents ‘Imagine Your Story’ summer reading program
-- from Jenny De Groot, Children's Librarian -- Readers of all ages will explore all things fairytale, fantasy, and myth this summer as Orcas Island Public Library presents “Imagine Your Story” library programing. Children’s activities include: the ever popular ‘books for library dollars‘ program, virtual creature creation programs, and a
Letter to Editor | Allow health commissioners to do their job
-- from Tony Giefer MD -- As a physician who provided medical care on Orcas for over 12 years, I wish to comment on some of the current issues. The initiator of the petition to keep the UW clinic on Orcas, and many of the commentators, have told their anecdotal
Orcas Island volunteer firefighters step up for virtual climb
-- from Kat Barnard -- Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighters are coming together to join thousands across the nation for a virtual climb this Saturday, June 13. The firefighters were originally slated to participate in the 29th Annual Firefighter Stair Climb with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Seattle this March
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- 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 website. DOH statement on testing data delay June 10.The Department of Health is committed to continued data transparency. However, a technical issue is preventing DOH from
