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
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
Letter to Editor | Who is Island Hospital?
-- from Carl Buttke -- I signed the petition to Orcas Island Health Care District to allow UW to continue operating the UW Orcas Clinic as it has been. I did this for the following reasons: Now is not the time to change health providers to operate our clinic in the
Inslee letter to Pence calls for national PPE mobilization
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to Vice President Mike Pence calling for a federal response to address persistent shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adequately protect healthcare and frontline workers, including by invoking the Defense Production Act.
Pandemic Poetry | Sorrow is Not My Name
Sorrow is Not My Name Ross Gayn —after Gwendolyn BrooksNo matter the pull toward brink. Nomatter the florid, deep sleep awaits.There is a time for everything. Look,just this morning a vulturenodded his red, grizzled head at me,and I looked at him, admiringthe sickle of his beak.Then the wind kicked up,
Governor announces new investigation into death of Manuel Ellis
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- “I have become convinced that the Pierce County Sheriff should not complete the investigation of the death of Manuel Ellis and the county prosecutor should not review the investigation and make charging decisions. Instead, there must be a new investigation and charging decision made
In spite of the pandemic, a new Orcas business blossoms
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- Last year, Orcas Islander Nik Schulz decided it was finally time to take the big step to pursue his dream career. He refers to it as a mid-life crisis, but looking at his work, it is apparent that he was meant to
Port Commission posts upcoming meeting Agenda
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- REGULAR MEETINGPRELIMINARY AGENDAJune 11, 2020 5:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86084677710?pwd=MEE2S29NV0xvQ3UyazhDdys0SUZrdz09Meeting ID: 860 8467 7710Password: 257104 CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.AGENDA AMENDMENTSPUBLIC ACCESSAPPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTESAPPROVAL OF VOUCHERSTREASURER’S REPORTCOMMISSIONER #4 APPOINTMENTExecutive Session for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of
Today’s COVID-19 news, 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. Long-term care facility (LTCF) data by county now available. DOH added data on the number of cases and deaths associated with care facilities in individual counties. Data
Community to gather on roadsides for high school procession on Saturday
Let's do this, Orcas, for our graduates -- from Brian Wright -- June 13 will mark Graduation Day for Orcas Island School District’s Class of 2020. Sadly, due to safety considerations related to Covid19, the graduates will be denied the usual celebration that Orcas Island is so very well known for.
Letter to Editor | Here’s why I would like to be your Port Commissioner
-- from Matt Fikse -- My name is Matt Fikse and I've thrown my "hat in the ring" as a candidate to fill the open term on the Port of Orcas commission. Here is some background about the skills I hope to contribute to this important public service role.My approach
Timing of Phase 3 application is up in the air
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – At the June 9 County Council meeting, Public Health Officer Dr. Frank James advised the Council that he would like to wait until at least June 24 before applying to the State to move to Phase 3 of the Safe Start re-opening
Guest Opinion | Businesses and guests must work together to safely reopen
-- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The world may no longer resemble the one we knew in early March, but San Juan County has risen to the occasion of meeting the COVID-19 challenge head-on. Now, as we start to take steps to reopen, we must continue
Letter to Editor | Do we need street lights on Prune Alley?
-- from Chris Bean-Hearne -- A few days ago I saw the conceptual design for Prune Alley Street improvements. They include -- but are not confined to -- the installation of seventeen street lights, each sixteen feet in height, two to be installed at Main Street and Prune Alley, three
Health District considers how to involve community in medical care provider decisions
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- All Town Hall meetings held in the next few months by the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District will have a virtual component, even if they are also open to in-person attendance. The commissioners reached that decision at their June
Letter to Editor | Kudos to Dr. Frank James, health department
-- from Lydia Miller -- I want to commend Dr Frank James, the Board of Health and County Council, for making the prudent, responsible decision to move San Juan County to Phase 2 and urge them to move to Phase 3 as soon as allowed. Our local healthcare system has
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. Tomorrow’s weekly media briefing set for 2:30. Tomorrow’s media briefing will be livestreamed through TVW at this link. Health secretary urges protesters to help stop the spread. During the
