Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
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
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
