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WA governor sends open letter to White House occupant about climate change
||| from Governor Jay Inslee's Office ||| Gov. Jay Inslee sent an open letter to President Donald Trump today, it reads in part, "Mr. President, I hope you had an enlightening trip to the West Coast, where
Rick Hughes responds to open letter questions
||| from Rick Hughes, County Councilmember ||| Link to Tom Eversole questions. Thank you for these questions, Tom Eversole. Seniors are indeed a large portion of our population. Over 30% are currently 65 and older.
How to breathe easy in wildfire smoke
||| from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth ||| Here are some steps you can take to protect your health when the air quality is poor. When wildfires create smoky conditions, it’s important to take extra steps to
Governor tours wildfire damage, approves CARES Act distributions to local governments
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Inslee tours wildfire damage across Washington Gov. Jay Inslee toured fire damage this week in Pierce and Whitman counties as wildfires around the state set historic records
COVID-19 activity declining in Washington state with the help of face coverings and distancing
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which reflects an overall decline in COVID-19 activity as of late August. The report
Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution & planning progress in Washington State
||| from State Health Department ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning efforts. Our federal government is leading the planning efforts around the
Sheriff’s Report | September 2 – 8, 2020
||| from San Juan County Sheriff's Office ||| Wednesday, September 2, 2020 20-007466 Fraud 11:41:28 09/02/20 A Deputy responded to a walk in report of a Fraud in Friday Harbor. The reporting party stated that
Health Officer’s new order lifts limits on lodging, camping, playgrounds
||| from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management ||| Effective September 10, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James has signed Order No. 2020-9, lifting the 50% capacity restrictions on transient lodging. Operating at
More wildfire smoke impacts expected through the weekend
||| from San Juan County Communications ||| A mass of smoke is currently sitting over Southwestern Washington. This smoke, from wildfires in Washington, Oregon and California, is expected to move north starting [Friday} and likely
A tree burns on Seaview Street, still smoldering as it is cut down
||| from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire ||| Orcas Island Fire personnel responded to reports of a brush fire in the 300- block of Seaview Street on Orcas Island at 6:15 Thursday morning. Upon
Burn ban extended indefinitely in San Juan County
It's dangerous out there right now ||| from the San Juan County Fire Marshal's office ||| Due to rising fire danger and stretched resources, San Juan County is extending the current burn ban to prohibit
Census: How it helps you and your neighbors when you participate
||| from Economic Development Council ||| Did you know that completing the US Census brings $3000 per person per year back to the community from the federal government? Over a 10-year period, that's $30,000 per
As general election approaches, County Elections office prepares
||| BY MINOR LILE, REPORTER ||| With eight weeks remaining until the November 3 general election, there are many significant issues confronting a fair and safe voting process around the country. Many States are having
In case you haven’t looked outside, Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke
||| from San Juan County Communications ||| Due to easterly winds, smoke from fires in Eastern Washington is currently settling over the Puget Sound region. Local and Regional Particulate Matter monitors are reporting unhealthy levels of
Reminder: Temporary fire ban is in effect
||| from Department of Emergency Management ||| Just a reminder that the San Juan County Fire Chiefs, in coordination with the San Juan County Fire Marshall and San Juan County Department of Emergency Management have
Temporary short-term fire ban in effect Monday – Wednesday
||| from Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Fire Chiefs, in coordination with the San Juan County Fire Marshall and San Juan County Department of Emergency Management have issued a temporary, short-term fire
