— from Washington State Department of Health — As we endeavor to improve our data reporting across all aspects of our COVID-19 response, we’ve discovered that we’ve made a mistake in reporting negative test results and we want to be clear about what happened and how we plan to fix … Continue reading
— 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. Tuesday JIC briefing with state COVID-19 response leaders. Top leaders engaged in the state’s COVID-19 response held their weekly media briefing today. The weekly briefings will … Continue reading
— from Governor Inslee’s Office — Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A June 15 letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-45, related to protection orders and personal service, until July 1. Protection Orders and Personal Service Extension The original proclamation … Continue reading
Today, When I Could Do Nothing Jane Hirshfield Today, when I could do nothing,I saved an ant. It must have come in with the morning paper,still being deliveredto those who shelter in place. A morning paper is still an essential service. I am not an essential service. I have coffee … Continue reading
— 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. June 15 Long-term Care Facility (LCTF) Report. The latest LTCF report from DOH is now available here. Inslee extends proclamation regarding truck driver hours. Gov. Jay Inslee … Continue reading
— from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management — San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan Island. This brings the total number of cases in San Juan County to 16. This … Continue reading
— from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee — In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to the Trump administration requesting the immediate implementation of a national aviation screening system for domestic and international passengers to ensure the safety of travelers and aviation workers. The letter reads, … Continue reading
Are we okay with ‘so far, so good?’ — by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor — Vesting police officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation, and a careful balancing of all interests. Does this hold true, even in small communities? … Continue reading
-by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter- It was a relatively quiet Saturday afternoon in Eastsound when I set out to interview a random selection of people visiting the island. And there were fewer visitors out and about than I had anticipated. Of the 14 families or individuals that I approached … Continue reading
Hopeby Czeslaw Milosz (1911-2004) Hope is with you when you believeThe earth is not a dream but living flesh,That sight, touch, and hearing do not lie,That all things you have ever seen hereAre like a garden looked at from a gate. You cannot enter. But you’re sure it’s there.Could we but look … Continue reading
