Coronavirus Updates – Page 11

Paycheck Protection Program opens April 3rd to businesses in San Juan County and elsewhere

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-03T17:23:18-07:00April 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Let’s avoid tragedy of the commons

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-03T12:07:07-07:00April 3rd, 2020|2 Comments

County leaders URGE residents to restrict off-island travel

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-03T11:52:02-07:00April 3rd, 2020|3 Comments

Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Ode to Frieda the Pig’ by Mandy Troxel

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T12:52:38-07:00April 3rd, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T18:53:00-07:00April 2nd, 2020|1 Comment

PeaceHealth Clinic in Friday Harbor offers their patients mobile COVID-19 testing

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T13:01:49-07:00April 2nd, 2020|1 Comment

Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Imagine’ by Ron Myers

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T12:53:12-07:00April 2nd, 2020|3 Comments

Orcas Family Health defines protective practices, thanks patients for patience

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T12:45:18-07:00April 2nd, 2020|4 Comments

OPALCO weekly update and check-in

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T17:31:07-07:00April 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

Lahari launches free online training to fulfill basic caregiver needs

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T15:57:46-07:00April 2nd, 2020|1 Comment

Two new confirmed positive test results reported in San Juan County

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T16:59:44-07:00April 1st, 2020|5 Comments

Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Mayonnaise’ by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T12:53:51-07:00April 1st, 2020|Comments Off

Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T12:38:20-07:00April 1st, 2020|Comments Off

Choral Society cancels spring concert

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T11:43:33-07:00April 1st, 2020|Comments Off

HOT TOPIC #11 | An interview with SJC patient #4

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T10:35:23-07:00April 1st, 2020|2 Comments

HOT TOPIC #10 | Medical surge planning: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-31T14:21:14-07:00March 31st, 2020|4 Comments

County government remains ready to serve

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-31T13:40:22-07:00March 31st, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee issues additional waivers of state laws and agency requirements

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-30T18:34:57-07:00March 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | To mask or not to mask?

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-30T12:37:02-07:00March 30th, 2020|6 Comments

Rich Europeans flee virus for island homes, spreading fear and fury

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-29T11:25:42-07:00March 30th, 2020|Comments Off

What about shopping and delivery exposures? Is it on the bag?

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-29T15:52:59-07:00March 29th, 2020|3 Comments

HOT TOPIC #9 | Navigating nature

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-02T15:42:39-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee signs health care licensing waivers, other COVID-19 related orders

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T15:11:54-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to community from economic development council

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T13:51:22-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Reflections on an unusual Saturday on Orcas Island

By Community|2020-03-29T12:53:10-07:00March 29th, 2020|2 Comments

San Juan islander tests positive; total county cases at four

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-29T11:44:50-07:00March 29th, 2020|1 Comment

Aging Like a Guru | The fear virus

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T16:43:13-07:00March 29th, 2020|2 Comments

EDC: All business owners should consider doing the following things

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T14:22:20-07:00March 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Our community rocks

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T14:04:03-07:00March 28th, 2020|1 Comment

April’s Grove construction is authorized to continue

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T13:25:37-07:00March 28th, 2020|3 Comments

HOT TOPIC #8 | Construction guidance under Governor’s stay home, stay healthy proclamation

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T13:38:13-07:00March 28th, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee statement on federal stimulus package

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T15:05:12-07:00March 27th, 2020|Comments Off

HOT TOPIC #7 | Public health 101: Contact tracing

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-29T13:53:38-07:00March 27th, 2020|5 Comments

The people behind the County’s emergency response

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:44:28-07:00March 27th, 2020|7 Comments

Letter to Editor | Mother Nature is a great equalizer

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:25:16-07:00March 27th, 2020|2 Comments

Land Bank taking steps to slow spread of COVID-19

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:20:56-07:00March 27th, 2020|Comments Off

Third positive COVID-19 case in county is first on Lopez

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T13:19:03-07:00March 26th, 2020|12 Comments

HOT TOPIC #6 | Distancing not from, but for

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-26T14:41:41-07:00March 26th, 2020|1 Comment

Community Emergency Fund receives, distributes donated funds

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-26T14:22:38-07:00March 26th, 2020|Comments Off

Exchange provides free art projects kits for kids

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T12:49:39-07:00March 26th, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T20:15:20-07:00March 25th, 2020|9 Comments

San Juan County Health Officer issues new order to prevent spread of COVID-19

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:55:58-07:00March 25th, 2020|3 Comments

Hearts and Hands scales up at Orcas Senior Center

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T13:35:14-07:00March 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Food Bank announces new hours, procedures for anyone who needs food

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T14:50:10-07:00March 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee signs additional measures to help mitigate COVID impacts

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T12:37:44-07:00March 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Moran State Park closed; still OK to drive through

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T13:01:26-07:00March 25th, 2020|1 Comment

Orcas residents put sewing machines to work in support of health care workers

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T11:52:10-07:00March 25th, 2020|4 Comments

COVID-19 update from San Juan County

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-26T17:24:37-07:00March 24th, 2020|3 Comments

WSF will refund tickets, travel passes

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:43:41-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off

County Council meets to discuss ‘stay at home’ orders from Governor

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T17:55:40-07:00March 24th, 2020|10 Comments

Library looks to make book check-out available to patrons

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T12:36:00-07:00March 24th, 2020|1 Comment

Upcoming School Board meeting will be held electronically

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:55:59-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Reminder: WSF remains on winter schedule

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:39:23-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off

How PeaceHealth prepares for pandemic onslaught

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T11:35:25-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee: Stay home, stay healthy

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T12:13:27-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

HOT TOPIC #5 | Coping with anxiety and stress

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T16:57:37-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Courts amend emergency orders for almost all in-person proceedings

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T16:28:58-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee, other governors send letter urging expansion of unemployment benefits

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T16:02:48-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Maybe you’ve never needed the Food Bank before

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:27:00-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

WSF will remain on winter schedule through April 25

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:20:07-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Island Market posts new shopping precautions

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:09:27-07:00March 23rd, 2020|10 Comments

Letter to Editor | Sounding the tourist/visitor alarm

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T22:40:18-07:00March 23rd, 2020|5 Comments

Orcas Food Co-op closes doors, moves to curbside pickup, home delivery

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T12:19:09-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

Easter eggs to stay hidden for this year

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T11:59:02-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Webb outlines steps being taken by public school to keep moving forward

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T14:43:10-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Chamber of Commerce urges visitors to postpone Orcas Island travel

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T11:39:30-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Time to restrict non-resident access

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T12:26:58-07:00March 23rd, 2020|9 Comments

Garden Club suspends remaining activities for the season

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T12:17:29-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Co-op making changes to offer curbside pickup, home delivery

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T17:33:27-07:00March 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee statement on federal major disaster declaration

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T14:55:03-07:00March 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

OPALCO members, we’re here for you

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T17:37:47-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

WSF call center to operate with limited service

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T13:43:20-07:00March 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Act as though you are contagious

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T20:59:57-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

Feds to the rescue (?) as Trump declares Washington a major disaster

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T13:18:01-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | We pray

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T12:21:18-07:00March 22nd, 2020|1 Comment

A community update video from San Juan County

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T15:48:51-07:00March 21st, 2020|Comments Off

All WSF fares now available for purchase online to reduce in-person contact

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T13:38:49-07:00March 21st, 2020|Comments Off

A personal ‘ask’ from our County Councilor

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T15:33:28-07:00March 21st, 2020|6 Comments

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center prepares for COVID-19

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T17:38:48-07:00March 21st, 2020|Comments Off

HOT TOPIC #4 | Creativity and art in difficult times

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T14:51:28-07:00March 20th, 2020|2 Comments

Inslee letter to Trump requests federal major disaster declaration

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T13:35:39-07:00March 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Behind-the-scenes creative measures being taken to keep community functioning

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T11:34:19-07:00March 20th, 2020|5 Comments

EDC mapping economic resources; fill out survey

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T13:09:43-07:00March 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Island Market provides shopping guidelines

By Community|2020-03-20T11:53:17-07:00March 20th, 2020|8 Comments

Inslee letter requests U.S.S. Mercy be sent to Puget Sound region

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T17:49:59-07:00March 20th, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T16:23:01-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID cancellation | Land Bank Commission meeting

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T16:13:41-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Governor outlines steps to support workers, employers

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-19T15:14:04-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Visitors Bureau suspends tourism marketing campaigns

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:07:59-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off

EDC Board of Directors urges property owners to offer leniency to tenants

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T11:47:32-07:00March 19th, 2020|1 Comment

Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T14:32:23-07:00March 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Covid-19 impact on island resorts, lodges, hotels, spas

By Community|2020-03-18T17:43:24-07:00March 18th, 2020|13 Comments

Auditor services are available remotely

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-17T17:49:39-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Keeping order in the courts during a pandemic

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-17T15:52:43-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Orcas Island fire stations closed to public due to COVID-19

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T14:02:11-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off

HOT TOPIC #3 | Volunteering: Islanders unite

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:48:15-07:00March 18th, 2020|6 Comments

WSF suspends international service to British Columbia

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:34:29-07:00March 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Calling all professional and family caregivers

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T12:29:43-07:00March 18th, 2020|1 Comment

WHO’s on first?

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-06T12:43:26-08:00March 18th, 2020|4 Comments

Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T14:57:02-07:00March 18th, 2020|2 Comments