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Keep your child safe by staying up to date on vaccinations during COVID-19
-- from San Juan County Communications -- While there isn’t a vaccine against COVID-19 yet, the good news is that vaccines can protect children from 14 other serious diseases. Delaying or missing vaccines could put
Norm Stamper’s viewpoint on police reform more relevant than ever
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- "For the first time in my life I honestly believe we are going to see actual institutional change in American policing," muses islander Norm Stamper. The author
Public hearing upcoming on marijuana production, processing regulations
-- from San Juan County Communications -- NOTICE OF A SAN JUAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020, AT THE COUNTY COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, 55 SECOND STREET, FRIDAY HARBOR, SAN
No Building Advisory Council meeting this month
-- from Lisa Jolie DesJardins for Department of Community Development -- The Building Advisory Council will not be meeting this month. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 31, 2020, at 11:45 a.m., in the
Port calls special meeting for Monday
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, June 29. Agenda follows. Meeting LinkMeeting ID: 889 2432 2976Password: 060498One tap mobile+12532158782,,88924322976#,,,,0#,,060498# SPECIAL MEETING
State announces pause on county progressions to Phase 4
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. John Wiesman announced today the Washington State Department of Health is putting a pause on counties moving to Phase 4 though the “Safe
Retired Gen. James Mattis urges fellow Washingtonians to stay united, wear face coverings to fight COVID-19
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — As communities across the state experience spikes in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, former U.S. Defense Secretary, Gen. (R) James Mattis is urging
Structure of redistricting comes from census stats
-- from Ellie Probus for Washington Census Alliance -- As the 2020 Census nears its close in October, Washington state will begin setting up its 2021 redistricting process. The task of revising legislative and congressional
Sheriff’s Report | June 17 – 22, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 202020-004633 Malicious Mischief 09:21:39 06/17/20A Deputy on Orcas responded to a vandalism call near Deer Harbor. A report was taken. There are no suspects
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
