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Report: Distancing measures remain critical as COVID-19 transmission persists
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — A new statewide report shows COVID-19 transmission is persisting in western Washington and slowly increasing in eastern Washington. The measure of how many new infections a single
Board of Health and County Council meet again to attempt to address reopening
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- The May 15 special meeting of the San Juan County Board of Health was called so that the Board of Health and County Council could review the
Port seeks dependable, organized administrative professional
-- from Mia Kartiganer for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas is seeking an administrative professional with extensiveexperience in special taxing district operations, budget and reporting,accounts payable/receivable, and payroll using SJC EDEN. Must
Fire Commission to meet via Zoom for Monday’s session
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Regular Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Monday – May 18, 2020 5:30 p.m.Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial # (253) 215-8782
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of May 14, there are 17,951 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 178 cases in the last 24 hours.Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more.
Inslee extends COVID-19 proclamation aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of Proclamation 20-45 today, strengthening emergency protection for domestic violence victims amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation extension was previously denied by
San Juan County seeks “Con” committee members for Voters’ Guide statements
-- from Milene Henley, Auditor, and Camolyn Armstrong, Elections Supervisor -- San Juan County is seeking volunteers to create opposing statements to place in the online Voters’ Guide for the upcoming August 2020 Primary Election.
Inslee statement on voluntary contact information as part of phased reopening
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today on voluntary contact information for patrons as part of phased reopening. "We are asking visitors to voluntarily provide contact
Statement on misinformation circulating about quarantine orders and facilities in Washington state
Statement from John Wiesman, Secretary of Health and Dr. Kathy Lofy, State Health Officer The Department of Health is aware of rumors and misinformation circulating about quarantine orders and specialized quarantine facilities. Public health officials regularly
Sheriff’s Report | May 6 – 12, 2002
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 6, 202020-003224 Weapons Offense 08:20:28 05/06/20An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a weapons noise near Eastsound. A bullet was found to have gone through a
Additional county approved to move to phase two of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the variance application for Whitman County to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe
COVID-19 Community Conversations: Round Six
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with another set of videos highlighting specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide key services and
Inslee issues additional guidance for outdoor recreation in Phase 1 and Phase 2
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance clarifying Phase 1 outdoor recreation requirements, and set forth outdoor recreation guidance for Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start"
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of May 13, there are 17,773 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 261 cases in the last 24 hours.Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and
County Council will hold joint meeting on Friday with Board of Health
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- Please Notice that the San Juan County Council and San Juan County Board of Health will be holding a Special Meeting via Skype teleconferencing on Friday, May 15, 2020 beginning
Letter to Editor | Public health, protests, and the missing link
-- from Tom Eversole -- Public Health functions include assessment, policy development, and assurance. Successful response to a pandemic requires an “All of Government” approach to successfully manage the outbreak. When data show that too many
