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League of Women Voters holds virtual primary election forums for county council candidates
-- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums on the video conference platform Zoom at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 7,
Larsen votes for police conduct reform, equal justice legislation
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – [Yesterday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for landmark legislation to halt police violence, help build confidence in law enforcement and keep communities safe. The Justice In Policing
WA House Speaker shares details about considerations for redistricting appointments
Hints at more diverse commission on call with Tacoma community groups -- from Ellie Probus for Washington Census Alliance -- TACOMA, Wash.—As the 2020 Census nears its close in October, Washington state will begin setting
WSF addresses reductions in service during COVID pandemic
-- from Amy Scarton for Washington State Ferries -- A few weeks ago I explained that any changes to our current reduced schedules will be based on our COVID Response Service Plan’s four pillars of
Governor: WA Colleges will open in Fall with new state guidelines
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee was joined today by presidents of Washington colleges and universities to unveil the guidance for reopening in-person instruction at higher education institutions in the fall. Today’s announcement
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- 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. Inslee visits Spokane to discuss COVID-19
County Council considers resolution addressing use of force policies and social justice
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – At their June 23 meeting, the County Council took up for consideration a proposed resolution that is aimed at addressing issues of justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity
WSF: We don’t want your cash
Due to national coin shortage -- from Washington State Ferries -- Customers are encouraged to use debit or credit cards when purchasing their tickets at the terminal. Terminals have a limited supply of change due
Washington State Ferries hosting virtual community meeting
June 30 online meeting replaces traditional spring outreach events -- from Washington State Ferries -- SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is hosting an online public meeting to share the latest information about ferry service and
Governor joins bipartisan coalition of governors requesting federal investments in broadband
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee joined a bipartisan coalition of governors today to send a letter to the president and congressional leadership requesting federal investments to ensure
Port Commission discussing wages, benefits for new Port Manager in special meeting
-- from Kim Kimple for Port Commission -- The Port Commission will meet later today in a discussion of wages and benefits for a new Port Manager. Zoom Meeting LinkMeeting ID: 823 8162 4547Password: 494265One
COVID-19 news and updates for today
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- 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. Several sections of the risk assessment
Health District schedules town hall as they consider medical clinic proposals
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The deadline for proposals responding to the Orcas Island Health Care District’s request for a partner to operate a consolidated clinic on Orcas is this Friday, June
Short Notice | Special EPRC Zoom meeting to focus on Prune Alley
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter -- In what might be the last opportunity for the public to weigh in on the proposed Prune Alley redevelopment project, the EPRC has scheduled a special “virtual”
San Juan County requests Phase 3 approval from State
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Following a recommendation from San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James, both the County Board of Health and the San Juan County Council approved submitting
SJC Democrats draft resolution on police reform
-- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- We in the San Juan County Democrats are as concerned as anyone about police violence against people of color. One of our members, Bob O’Connell,
