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
Inslee statement on Republican refusal to extend COVID-19 proclamation for domestic violence victims
-- from the Office of Governor Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to Republicans' refusal to extend emergency protection for domestic violence victims. “Today, Senate Republican Leader Schoesler refused to extend Proclamation 20-45, which protects victims of assault. House Republican Leader Wilcox would agree to
Today’s recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 7, there are 16,388 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 157 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Statewide Response Updates Five
Tuning out the pandemic | Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White from Orcatrazz
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE | Orcatrazz If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep 'em
Five Washington counties approved for early move to next phase of reopening
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved applications from Columbia, Garfield, Lincoln, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan early. “We recognize COVID-19 is impacting some parts of our
This week’s virtual cinema — two enchanting romantic comedies from Paris
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- THIS WEEK'S FILMS, WITH LOVE FROM PARIS Two enchanting romantic comedies set in Paris with French stars directed by critically acclaimed directors. ON A MAGICAL NIGHT‘Real emotions around loyalty, devotion, and how to ensure love never dies. It is a film as charming as it is touching."
Sheriff’s Report | April 29 -May 5, 2020
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, April 29, 202020-003051 Death Investigation 12:56:41 04/29/20San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a death investigation in Friday Harbor. The death does not appear to be suspicious and a report was made. 20-003055 Death Investigation 13:46:55 04/29/20An Orcas Deputy responded to
Inslee releases additional Safe Start Phase 1 guidance
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee released additional guidance today for businesses and services under Safe Start Phase 1, including the ability for retail outlets to provide curbside service, pet walking and landscaping. “Two weeks ago, we opened up construction. Last week, we opened up more outdoor recreation and
2020 FARM Fund Orcas/Waldron round 1
-- from Orcas Island Community Foundation and San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation, in collaboration with the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) FARM Fund, is excited to announce the distribution of $117,000 in grants to farms serving Orcas Island to increase production while
Pandemic poetry | by John O’Donohue
This is the time to be slow,Lie low to the wallUntil the bitter weather passes. Try, as best you can, not to letThe wire brush of countScrape from your heartAll sense of yourselfAnd your hesitant light. If you remain generous,Time will come good;And you will find your feetAgain on fresh
Rick Hughes launches mask challenge
-- from Rick Hughes -- Mask challenge! Send me great pictures of your masks to rickh@sanjuanco.com and I’ll post on Instagram, twitter and FB. I’ll pick top five and we’ll do a group vote. Reasons why I think you should wear a mask: Come on, we can walk into a store and
Drop in overall vaccination rate leaves children vulnerable to other diseases
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Immunization rates among children appear to be dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaves children and communities at risk. Providers in Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Program reported they administered 30 percent fewer vaccines to 0-18 year olds in March of this year compared
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 6, there are 16,231confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 326 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Governor’s Office Updates Governor’s proclamation regarding state collective bargaining agreements:
In Memoriam | Steve Hopkins
-- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- William Stephen Hopkins, Jr. of Orcas Island, Washington State, died of heart failure on May 1,2020. His family and friends called him Steve. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Terry (Latourette) Hopkins in January of 2015. Steve is survived by his daughters Gaye Hopkins and Candy
Inslee issues guidance for restarting essential workforce development programs
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance this week for restarting essential workforce development programs under the Safe Start Phase 1 recovery plan laid out earlier this week. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in subsequent phases with adequate social
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” round five
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another three videos that highlight specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services and provide crucial leadership around the county. You can find our entire collection of videos
State’s first weekly Risk-Assessment Dashboard update
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Department of Health released an update today to the Risk-Assessment Dashboard. This tool helps gauge when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy” in Washington. The dashboard features five “dials” measuring different data points in
