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“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
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Inslee letter requests U.S.S. Mercy be sent to Puget Sound region
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the federal government dispatch the U.S.S. Mercy to the Puget Sound region. Washington represents 20 percent of U.S.
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Inslee announced new restrictions today on non-urgent medical and dental procedures so the state can make sure Washington health care workers have enough protective equipment to wear as
COVID cancellation | Land Bank Commission meeting
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Due to concern for public safety, as well as the recent orders from Governor Inslee and guidelines from the federal government, the March 20,
Governor outlines steps to support workers, employers
-- Governor Inslee's Office -- [Yesterday], Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing
Visitors Bureau suspends tourism marketing campaigns
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak – linked to a travel advisory on the Visitors Bureau website home page and linked to in Visitors Bureau social media. -- from San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
EDC Board of Directors urges property owners to offer leniency to tenants
-- from Victoria Compton for SJC Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) Board of Directors would like to urge commercial and residential property owners to extend extraordinary leniency to
Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program
Effective date is months away -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law today a bill that will establish a minimum allocation for fresh foods for those enrolled in the
Covid-19 impact on island resorts, lodges, hotels, spas
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues Reporter — In most years, this is the time when things are just beginning to gather momentum in the island tourism economy. This year, of course, things are very
Auditor services are available remotely
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Staying home? Need Auditor services (vehicle licensing, marriage licensing, dog licensing, voter registration, lost checks)? We can help you from home! “Social distancing” wasn’t even a
Keeping order in the courts during a pandemic
-- from Jane Severin, Court Administrator, San Juan County Superior Court -- San Juan County Superior and District Courts are taking immediate steps to address public health concerns raised by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Orcas Island fire stations closed to public due to COVID-19
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Due to the ongoing and changing COVID-19 situation, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue has made the decision to close the fire station to the public.
HOT TOPIC #3 | Volunteering: Islanders unite
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders. We're in this together. -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are greatly heartened, though not at all surprised,
WSF suspends international service to British Columbia
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended
Calling all professional and family caregivers
-- from Michele Keyes -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation initiated a request for organized Caregiver protective support in preparation for the COVID-19 environment we are all currently facing. Orcas Island Caregiver Preparedness is a
WHO’s on first?
-- Submitted by Steve Henigson -- Abbott: So they’re saying that corona virus is now officially a pandemic! Costello: WHO says? Abbott: Yes! Costello: WHO did? Abbott: Of course. That’s their job. Costello: WHOse job? Abbott:
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Medicare beneficiaries are starting to receive robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks the person for their Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test. Please tell clients if
