Here’s a thought…
“People will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right.”
THOMAS SOWELL
Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for Blair Avenue mural
-- from Julie Green for Town of Friday Harbor -- The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals for artwork to be displayed on or against a 235-foot wall along Blair Avenue. Proposals will be accepted until April 30, All proposals will be considered with preference going to those from
Orcasional Musings | International women’s day? Black history month? What about all that?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Mothers' Day, a pseudo-holiday invented by commercial interests attempting to sell us gifts appropriate for giving to our mothers, occurs on the second Sunday of May every year. If you rigidly observe Mothers' Day, and always give mom a gift and the usual
Important COVID-19 info and your drinking water
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water Users Association -- Eastsound Water Users Association is closely monitoring the developments of the spread of COVID-19. The CDC and Washington Department of Health has issued statements that the COVID 19 virus IS NOT TRANSMITTED through a disinfected water supply such as Eastsound
Sheriff’s Report | March 4 – 10, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 4, 202020-001638 Traffic Hazard 08:19:40 03/04/20 A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a traffic hazard. The Deputy arrived and observed a vehicle which left the roadway and struck a small tree. The driver was issued an infraction for wheels
Actions being taken at Food Co-op to prevent spread of coronavirus
-- from Learner Limbach for Orcas Food Co-op -- In light of the growing crisis, Orcas Food Co-op management and staff have been hard at work putting together plans for preventing the spread of Covid-19/Coronavirus as well as addressing some of the social impacts that are arising as a result.
Inslee announces statewide school closures, expansion of limits on large gatherings
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- In order to further slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee announced his intention to sign several executive orders today to expand statewide closures of schools, limit large gatherings and expand protocols for adult family homes. Inslee made the announcement at the
OPALCO office closed for safety, but business still open
Contact OPALCO by phone, email or online to slow viral spread -- from Orcas Power & Light -- OPALCO is closing its offices to the public beginning Monday, March 16 in order to help keep co-op staff healthy and our system running smoothly. All business services are available by telephone
Larsen opens meeting to include digital attendance
Saturday, March 14, 2:30 - 4 p.m., San Juan Island Brewery -- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic, we have been reassessing our upcoming events in cooperation with local public health officials, best practices, and our state and local governments. On Wednesday, I reached
The Exchange to close for time being until further notice
Trash operations still available -- from Orcas Recycling Servces -- Following the lead of Governor Inslee and the Orcas School District, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) has decided to close The Exchange reuse store due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The Exchange will be closed for drop-offs and shopping beginning Saturday
In COVID-19 response, Orcas Schools close for six weeks
Effective today at close of school -- from Orcas Island School Board: John Fleming, Ayn Carrillo Gailey, Linda Sheridan, Greg White -- As your school board, we believe that what we do at our Orcas Island public schools leaves a significant impact on our children and the community beyond our school doors.
Update about Coronavirus concerns and what you need to know about Rock Island’s response
Offices closing to general public access -- from Rock Island Communications -- As a prominent county internet service provider, keeping our customers connected during these uncertain times is our top priority. With the impact of Coronavirus spreading, we’re dedicated to protecting our customers internet connections and to ensure they have
How Are We Doing? – Not What We Expected
A quarterly review of County finances -- fourth quarter 2019 -- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- This is not what we expected. We all knew a recession was coming, though we didn’t know when. Indeed, the current period of economic expansion in the United States hit 120 months
Orcas School finalizing plan for extended school closure
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The information surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve by the hour. [Friday morning I travelled] to Anacortes to ESD 189 to gather more information regarding the legal and educational aspects of an extended district closure. Our top priority, has and will
OICF launches emergency response fund
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation has launched the Community Emergency Response fund, with a $10,000 seed donation from the Foundation (thanks to Bob Henigson's OICF Legacy gift). The goal of this fund is to ensure critical supports remain available throughout the
Food Bank in need of side dish items
-- from Madie Murray for Orcas Island Food Bank -- Between our generous community members and some suppliers, we usually don’t run short of side dish items or those things you normally pick up to accompany a main dish. But we are beginning to see a rise in clients visiting
WSF encourages ‘social distancing’ aboard ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation and follow health recommendations to help slow the spread of the disease and other germs. The health and safety of our passengers and employees is our number one priority. And while we continue to
