Here’s a thought…
“People will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right.”
THOMAS SOWELL
Responding to COVID-19, San Juan County to declare an emergency
No restrictions or closures included in the declaration -- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Council will be meeting on Friday March 13 to declare an emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. By declaring an emergency, San Juan County can
Gusts up to 60 mph in windstorm on slate for Friday – Saturday
-- from National Weather Service -- * What, Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mphpossible. * Where, San Juan County, Western Whatcom county and WesternSkagit County. * When, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * Impacts, damaging winds could blow down trees and powerlines. Widespread
COVID cancellation | Orcas Center cancels annual meeting
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- The annual meeting of the Orcas Center membership previously scheduled for Sunday, March 15 is canceled. The board will be creating a written annual report and publishing it on www.OrcasCenter.org by the end of the month. 70 ballots have been returned so far.
San Juan County update on resources for current COVID-19 figures
-- from Brendan Cowan for County Department of Emergency Services -- While there are currently no positive test results in San Juan County, the San Juan County COVID-19 Response Team has created an online tool for the reporting of current testing numbers. Designed to help share timely information with islanders,
Census Bureau statement on Coronavirus and the 2020 Census
Bottom line? Respond on your own, whether online, over the phone, or by mail to avoid personal contact -- from U.S. Census Bureau -- The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities. We have also established the Census
COVID cancellation | Wolf Hollow tour
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- We are sorry to announce that Wolf Hollow’s Open House, scheduled for March 28, has been canceled. Due to community concerns about the coronavirus, we felt that this was the most responsible course of action. We apologize to anyone who was looking
COVID cancellation | Paper airplane contest
-- from Maurice Austin -- Administrators at Orcas Island School District have decided to cancel the Key Club paper airplane contest scheduled for this weekend. High School Key Clubbers were disappointed, as it’s a high-interest activity popular with younger students, but they also understand that community health comes first. Hopefully,
Letter to Editor | Thank you for supporting school music
– from Miriam Ziegler for the Music Advocacy Group – An enthusiastic crowd of more than 225 Orcas community members came to the OISD High School Gym on Sunday, March 1st, for the 23 rd annual Music Advocacy Group concert to benefit school music. March is celebrated as national Music
Council to meet to consider state of emergency declaration
Friday, March 13, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Council -- PRELIMINARY AGENDA: This agenda is subject to change. Discussion items may be added at the discretion of the Council Chair. If there is a change in location, the alternative meeting location will be visibly posted
Port Commission announces upcoming meeting agenda
Thursday, March 12, 5 p.m., Port Office -- from Port of Orcas -- CALL TO ORDER---5 P.M. Agenda Amendments PUBLIC ACCESS TIME APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 9, 2020; January 23, 2020; February 12, 2020 APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS February 2020 B EFT General fund Voucher $1,013.11February 2020 C EFT General fund
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue prepares for COVID-19
Including limiting public access to fire station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Over the past month Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has been busy working to implement procedures for COVID-19 response, as well as do our part to limit the potential of community spread.
How to comment on the draft transportation element
-- from San Juan County Communications -- We invite you to provide comments on the draft Transportation Element. Send your comments to Compplancomments@sanjuanco.com by March 18, 2020. Subject line: Transportation Element Provide: Your full name and address for the record OR mail comments to Linda Kuller, SJC
Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits large events to minimize public health risk during COVID-19
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus. Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than
Growth issues get real in Eastsound, but new VR regs in limbo
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, ORCASONIAN OP/ED REPORTER |||| Last week’s monthly EPRC meeting headlined Department of Community Development (DCD) planner Adam Zack, along with DCD Director Erika Shook, who updated the commissioners on the county’s recently completed Land Capacity Analysis (LCA). The results, and assumptions supporting it, are critical to
March Turtleback March
Sunday, March 21, 1 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve -- from Tanja Williams for San Juan County Land Bank -- MARCH TURTLEBACK MARCH turns five! The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust invite you to welcome spring with a 5 mile “Up and Over” hike of Turtleback
Open letter from Eric Webb outlines decision process regarding school virus safety
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Dear Students, Families, and Community Members, Information on COVID-19 can at times be daunting and even confusing as we receive conflicting information from multiple sources daily. In an attempt to keep you informed, I have summarized the most relevant information that pertains
