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Another recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported 706 new cases in the past day for a total of 60,084 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 4.
EPRC explains its Prune Alley decision
-- from Leith Templin for Eastsound Plan Review Committee -- In response to the many comments about the Prune Alley Street Project, the EPRC would like to clarify some misunderstandings that some community members have
Another day, more COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. Long-term care facility data. As of
WA, CO, NV, OR announce coordination on telehealth
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Building on a previous announcement regarding COVID re-opening, Gov. Jay Inslee joined Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to announce that their
Census takers will visit homes that haven’t responded to 2020 Census
-- from U.S. Census Bureau -- What To Expect Census takers will wear masks and follow local public health guidelines when they visit your home. All census takers complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social
Breaking News: Health District will proceed to negotiations with Island Hospital
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At this evening's meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District, the commissioners voted 5-0 to begin negotiations with Island Hospital (IH) to operate a consolidated medical
School Board calls community virtual town hall to address plans for Fall
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting and Community Virtual Town Hall Wednesday, AUGUST 5, 2020 ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5474235505 6:00pm - CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING –
New report highlights COVID-19 outbreak data across the state
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- A new report from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) helps illustrate which types of businesses and facilities experience the most COVID-19 outbreak activity. These data are
Today’s recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 633 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the total number of cases to 58,173 as of August 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Summary of recent cases in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County is shifting to a weekly roll-up of new cases. This is the first of those reports. Going forward, the report will be issued
Letter to Editor | Choosing Island Hospital will be a mistake
-- from Spirit Eagle -- I feel that if the board chooses Island Hospital to run our clinic again, it will be a mistake. We have talent here. Seeking professionals off island, when we have
Clarification to restaurant guidance, new summer camp guidance
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updates to the July 24 guidance for restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. Changes include clarification about which establishments
Superintendent will recommend Distance Learning to begin school year
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- As the Superintendent of Orcas Island School District, it has always been my hope that our students would return to campus this fall. There is no substitute
Now Showing… Three powerful documentaries and a French marriage comedy
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL FILMS PLAYING THIS WEEK REBUILDING PARADISE USA | 2020 | 93 min | Documentary On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the
25 proclamations relating to COVID-19 extended by State
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 25 proclamations [Friday] in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature. A July 30 letter from the
COVID-19 still rising in Washington; no turnaround yet
OLYMPIA – [Friday] the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which outlines similar trends to our previous report. Transmission continues to increase overall in eastern and western Washington. Report findings include:
