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County Council and Board of Health to meet on Friday
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The County Council and the San Juan County Board of Health will be meeting on Friday morning, May 22, at 9 a.m. The meeting agenda that has
WSF recommendations for Memorial Day weekend travel
-- from Washington State Ferries -- We typically welcome about half a million riders over the long Memorial Day weekend, but nothing’s typical right now. As we are still under the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” emergency
WSF reminder, ferry travel limited to essential only
-- from Washington State Ferries -- As a reminder, the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” emergency order is still in effect. Customers are advised to limit travel on ferries to essential purposes only, and to observe physical
District 2 commissioner candidates speak out on a post-pandemic county
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- With unprecedented speed, the current pandemic hit the pause button on normal life, taking thousands of lives while disrupting many millions more, and the world has been
Washington state expands capacity to track and prevent spread of COVID-19
-- from WA Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health is rapidly training personnel to support case investigations and contact tracing. As of May 19, 723 National Guard personnel and 769 Department
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers As of May 18, there are 18,811 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 200 cases in the past 24 hours. Visit the Department of
Inslee issues additional guidance for real estate and fitness operations in Phase 2
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for resuming real estate and fitness operations in Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in
Inslee letter affirms support for Cascade Care, Washington’s public option
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee reiterated his support for Cascade Care today in a letter to Washington State Health Care Authority Director Sue Birch and Washington State Health
SJC 2036 Comprehensive Plan update | Drafts available for review
-- from San Juan County News -- New draft documents are available for review and comment. Comment deadlines are provided in the transmittal memo attached to the document. Draft Utilities Element and Utility InventoryDraft Capital
Inslee announces expanded county variance criteria, small business grants
San Juan County eligible for Phase 2 -- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced new criteria for additional counties to apply for variances to move to Phase 2
Tips for helping kids get used to masks
-- from Dr. Mark Fishaut and Dr. Frank James -- In many places, people are wearing masks when they're in public because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It's an important way to help slow the spread of
Inslee issues additional guidance for pet grooming operations in Phase 2
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for resuming pet grooming operations in Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of May 17, there are 18,611 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 660 cases in the past 72 hours. Visit the Department
Inslee announces restart of all medical services in Washington
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state's plan for all elective procedures to resume. Each medical or dental practice will assess their own readiness and their
County health officer issues order on face coverings in public
Mandatory as we enter Phase 2 -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Supported by the San Juan County Council, the Board of Health, and the Department of Health and Community Services, San
Ferry ridership up slightly, but remains way down compared to last year
-- from Amy Scanlon for Washington State Ferries -- Sunny, warm weather and Mother’s Day contributed to a big boost in ridership last weekend. Still, the number we are carrying remains way down. We’re currently
