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Auditor to conduct official logic and accuracy test of ballot tabulating equipment
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 4, 2020 Primary election is scheduled for July 20
Tourism’s mixed blessing: District 2 candidates respond
-- By Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Tourism has been a flashpoint in the tumult of COVID and its threats to both health and economic stability: How quickly to open up, how well the
Medicare mysteries explained at upcoming workshop
-- from Julie McKee for Island Hospital -- Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we
Boards, advisory committees are seeking members
-- from San Juan County Communications -- If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out anAdvisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898 Email: ingridg@sanjuanco.com. CommitteePositionTerm Agricultural
Sharon Kivisto announces candidacy for County council
-- from Sharon Kivisto -- I’m Sharon Kivisto and I’m campaigning to be the council member representing Residency District 1 on the San Juan County Council. My 20+years of experience as a journalist in the
Sheriff’s Report | June 25 – 30, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 202020-004868 Threats 00:04:37 06/25/20A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of threats. A report was taken and a probable cause statement was
Guest Opinion | Is this “America first?”
-- from Michael Riordan -- As the Fourth of July weekend begins, the nation to the east that some of us call ‘Merica seems in utter disarray — afflicted by police violence and racial unrest
Health Care District will hold a second town hall meeting
-- from Anne Presson, Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting a second virtual Town Hall meeting to provide ongoing updates on the status of the Medical
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on the 2020 Annual Docket
NOTICE OF A SAN JUAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON THE 2020 ANNUAL DOCKET OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE -- from
Governor Inslee puts hold on all phase advancing
San Juan County remains in Phase 2 -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Today Governor Inslee announced that a minimum of a two week hold will be placed on all current applications to advance
What to expect for Fourth of July weekend ferry travel
-- from Washington State Ferries -- If your holiday weekend travel plans include a drive aboard one of our ferries, plan and prepare for extended waits. Several routes are operating on reduced schedules dependent on
Inslee announces funding for rent assistance, tribal recovery efforts, small businesses, and nonprofits
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee [yesterday] announced the state has distributed nearly $365 million in federal funds to help with COVID-19 response and relief efforts across Washington. Distributed this week
Lighting options hold up Prune Alley development approval
Zoom meeting tomorrow -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter At the recent EPRC special meeting, the focus was largely on lighting as it remains a flashpoint of interest to community members concerned over potential
COVID-19 news and updates for today
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. As of June 29, the state’s total confirmed cases are 32,824 and total deaths are 1,332. Three counties remain in Phase 1 – Yakima, Benton and
WSF: Drivers expected to face extended waits for state ferries over holiday weekend
Riders should not expect service levels of past years due to COVID-19 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Travelers should plan ahead and prepare for long waits if driving onto a state ferry over the
Health District town hall: Proposing organizations named, community questions answered
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 70 people attended, via Zoom, the first of three Town Halls held by the Orcas Island Health Care District on its plans to support a
