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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
Sheriff’s Report | August 26 – September 1, 2020
||| from San Juan County Sheriff's Office Wednesday, August 26, 202020-007185 Fraud 09:22:23 08/26/20A Deputy on Orcas responded to a fraud call near Deer Harbor. The reporting party was scammed by being sent too much
WSF has tips for Labor Day weekend ferry travel
||| from Washington State Ferries ||| If your holiday weekend travel plans include a ride on our ferries, double check our sailing schedules and plan for long waits if coming aboard in a vehicle. Several routes are
Larsen announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge
Challenge open to all middle and high school students who live or attend school in Second District -- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the launch of the 2020
Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 26 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature. Letters from the
Inslee statement on Trump memorandum targeting states and cities
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Inslee statement on Trump memorandum targeting states and citiesGov. Jay Inslee released a statement [yesterday] in response to the Trump administration’s presidential memorandum attempting to cut federal funding
Current board vacancies await your skills, talent
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current Vacancies and Positions with Terms Ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out anAdvisory Committee Application or
Another wildland fire response keeps Orcas Fire busy
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- For the third time in just over two weeks Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a wildfire – this time in the Deer Harbor
