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Prune Alley makeover seeks final public input
Updated -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Although the recent release of the Prune Alley Street Improvement Project “conceptual design” took many Orcas Islanders by surprise – and triggered a torrent of negative
Sheriff’s report | June 10-16, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's office -- Wednesday, June 10, 202020-004390 Malicious Mischief 09:42:10 06/10/20A case of vandalism was reported on Lopez Island. No property was damaged, and it was determined to be a
Summer | Yakima on half capacity, Kitsap has no crew
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that due to the service disruptions on the route, the M/V Yakima will sail at half capacity for the remainder of the day, and the galley
Ferry Kitsap is done for the day due to crew shortage
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a shortage of Coast Guard Documented Crew, the M/V Kitsap's remaining sailings of the day are cancelled. This affects the 2:10 p.m. from Anacortes to Friday Harbor,
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates recap
-- 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. Long-term Care Facility data. As of
Ferry ridership slowly increasing, still down 55% from 2019
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Now that we’re into what’s normally our busy travel season and business is reopening following the COVID-19 shutdown, it’s no surprise our ridership is increasing after bottoming off at
Some ferry-served counties implementing mask requirements
Masks not required on ferries, but ... -- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that some counties now require face masks or coverings to be worn while in public or upon entering businesses.
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. State Department of Health corrects error
Washington State Patrol will take over Ellis investigation in Tacoma
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today ordered the Washington State Patrol to begin a new investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Oops: Statement from the Washington State Department of Health
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- As we endeavor to improve our data reporting across all aspects of our COVID-19 response, we’ve discovered that we’ve made a mistake in reporting negative test results
In Mayoral race, a vote for Luna also supports food, shelter, knowledge, and more
-- from Rick Rhoads, Luna's campaign manager -- Luna, new mayor Luna, last year’s runner-up as honorary mayor of Eastsound, stepped into the job in April, when Mayor Noni passed away, and is now running
Larsen: Surface transportation bill key to infrastructure-based COVID-19 recovery
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- EVERETT, WA – On Wednesday, June 17, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive surface transportation bill that will invest nearly
Land Bank will hold upcoming meeting via Skype
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The monthly San Juan County Land Bank Commission meeting is this Friday and it will be hosting a virtual meeting via Skype. There are
Inslee extends proclamation related to COVID-19
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A June 15 letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-45, related to protection orders
Orcas Fire rolls out new ambulance, resumes in-person training
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- A new ambulance is on the frontlines of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue’s emergency response fleet. Originally slated to roll out early this year,
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan
