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WEBCounty issues proclamation recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During last week’s San Juan County Council meeting, a proclamation was issued recognizing October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. October 4, …
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Three memberships recommended for air ambulance coverage
WEBSep 19, 2022 · Enrollment with all three providers includes coverage for households and families. Medicare and Medicaid both include an ambulance benefit so having a membership is not recommended for those patients. “I view it as the cost of living and working in the San Juans,” Corsa said. “Plus, all three …
Sounder and Journal bring home state newspaper awards
WEBOct 16, 2021 · Health or medical story, first place: Laura Kussman, Islands’ Sounder “Leg amputation has not held Jacob Hansen back” . Health or medical story, third place: Mandi Johnson, Journal of the San Juans, “Unapproved COVID-19 ‘vaccine’ causes a stir” Animal Feature story, second place: Colleen Smith, Islands’ Sounder, “Crossing state lines to …
An Unprecedented early arrival of gray whales in Puget Sound
WEBMar 18, 2022 · Submitted by Orca Network. Each year, typically beginning mid-February to early March, the small population of gray whales known as the North Puget Sound grays, or “Sounders”, detour from their long northbound migration between Baja, California and the Bering Sea, heading east to feed on ghost shrimp buried in the tidal flats around Whidbey, Camano, and Hat/Gedney Islands, and nearby ...
About half of Orcas residents qualify for food assistance
WEBOct 3, 2021 · Data in a recent report by the San Juan County Economic Development Council suggests that about half of Orcas Island residents have incomes below 400% of the poverty level, thereby qualifying to receive free food at the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB). The table shows the maximum income based on the number of persons in a household.
Summer surcharge and new WSF fares effective May 1
WEBMay 7, 2021 · Submitted by Washington State Ferries. Washington State Ferries’ summer surcharge on fares is effective May 1. New fares are effective as of the start of business Saturday, May 1.
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Louise Christine Sasan | Passages | Islands' Sounder
WEBJanuary 17, 2024 1:30 am. Louise Christine Sasan passed away on Nov. 28, 2023. Her legacy lives on through her family. A memorial service will be held at Orcas Island Community Church on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.