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
Upcoming photographic journey via Zoom: Iconic birds of the world
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- We are living in a time of unprecedented trial. In an effort to bring you a much-needed reconnection to the natural world, Friends of the San Juans would like to invite you to attend an upcoming Zoom presentation with
Letter to Editor | I support the Orcas Island Health Care District plan
-- from Melinda Milligan -- I've recently become aware of a petition to exempt the University of Washington clinic from the need to submit a proposal for the establishment of a health care system/practice on Orcas that meets the needs of our community -- a system that sets up one
State Parks partners with outdoor gear rental company
-- from Washington State Parks -- OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks announces a new partnership with Arrive Outdoors, an outdoor travel company that provides equipment for hiking, backpacking, camping, winter recreation and other outdoor activities. How it worksArrive Outdoors offers high-quality, sturdy equipment for rent — either a la carte items
Letter to Editor | Say my name
-- from Sherry Vinson -- I’m wondering if I have the right to even write this letter; a privileged white woman living a privileged white life in a privileged white community. If Sean Bell were white, rowdy from hosting a bachelor party at a strip club the night before his
Department of Health highlights importance of face coverings, shares additional information
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – As counties across Washington state continue their progress on phased reopening, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) urges Washington residents to continue to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “COVID-19 continues to be a very real threat,”
Big changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
-- from Mickey Von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- Businesses should take a second look at the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in light of substantial revisions signed into law on Friday June 5. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act makes several major changes to the PPP. These changes may
Islander launches petition to allow UW Clinic to continue operations on Orcas
-- from Brianna Rose -- This petition is a plea to the Orcas Island Health Care District to allow UW to continue operating the UW Orcas Clinic as it has been. UW is on its third year operating the clinic, and they have become an asset to the community. We have
Phase 3: What, when, how, why
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The Governor’s “Safe Start” Plan and What it Means for San Juan CountyOn May 29, Governor Inslee released further details on his “Safe Start” plan, a phased approach to re-opening Washington’s economy. Safe Start lays out a measured approach to
Pandemonium Poetry | Questionnaire by Wendell Berry
QUESTIONNAIREby Wendell Berry How much poison are you willingto eat for the success of the freemarket and global trade? Pleasename your preferred poisons.For the sake of goodness, how muchevil are you willing to do?Fill in the following blankswith the names of your favoriteevils and acts of hatred.What sacrifices are you
Islands’ Oil Spill Association is hiring an Executive Director
-- from Islands' Oil Spill Association -- The Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is hiring an Executive Director.Applications are being accepted for the Executive Director of the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA). Complete details on position and how to apply are available online. As part of IOSA’s ongoing rebuild, this
A pop-up drive-in movie theatre is coming to Orcas. UPDATE | Second night added
"See you at the movies" -- from Donna Laslo -- UPDATE: This week we launched the much-anticipated Orcas Island Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Theater and the reservations were gone in a record 30 minutes. So we added another night! Thursday, June 11th Starting at Dusk (9:00pm) RESERVATIONS FOR THIS SHOW WILL BECOME
CWR founder recalls his first encounter with Granny (J2)
-- from Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- My first acquaintance with the Southern Resident killer whale designated J2 was on April 16, 1976 in Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound. J2 ID photograph (1976) I remember calling Mike Bigg immediately after processing my film of the encounter to notify him
Orcas will soon send homegrown Latin scholar Ewan Lister off to UW
-- from Francie Kisko -- Some of the Latin students at the 2013 Roman Banquet: Top row: Patty Johnson, Ian Lister, Ewan Lister, Margie Doyle, and Michael Armenia. In front: Flora Lister. Ewan is dressed in a “toga” for his recital from memory of a poem by Horace in Latin.
Recovery and Resiliency Project seeks greater diversity
Application date extended -- from Hillary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Ten days ago, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Community Emergency Response Advisory team requested applications from individuals who wished to participate on the working group of the Orcas Island Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project. Many
Pandemonium Poetry | Spell to be said against hatred
SPELL TO BE SAID AGAINST HATREDby Jane Hirshfield Until each breath refuses they, those, them.Until the Dramatis Personae of the book’s first page says, “Each one is you.” Until hope bows to its hopelessness only as one self bows to another. Untilcruelty bends to its work and sees suddenly: I.Until
How Iceland beat the Coronavirus
The country didn’t just manage to flatten the curve; itvirtually eliminated it. -- from The New Yorker, reprinted upon request of a reader -- On the morning of Friday, February 28th, Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, a detectivewith the Reykjavík police department, was summoned by his boss. Icelanddid not yet have a
