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ICYMI: Inslee requests federal waiver of COVID-19 cost-share requirements
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today requesting that President Trump authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide 100 percent federal assistance under the
Parks announces limited opening for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed -- from Washington State Parks -- Today, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced the list of state parks that will open on Tuesday,
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 30, there are 14,327 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 257 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for
Congressman Rick Larsen to speak at EDC business recovery call
Wednesday, May 6, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with
Mayor Luna: No invitation needed to respond to Census
-- from Luna, Honorary Mayor of Eastsound -- Luna, new mayor Before we get to how to reply to the U.S. 2020 Census questionnaire if the Census Bureau failed to send your Census ID #,
Sheriff’s Report | April 22-28, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 22, 202020-002860 Welfare Check 09:21:10 04/22/20An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in Eastsound. The woman was found and everything was fine. She
Inslee announces infusion of federal testing supplies to support COVID-19 response
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to the news that the federal government will be invoking the Defense Production Act in order to increase available
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 28, there are 14,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 228 cases in the last 24 hours.
Register now for virtual Medicare class
-- from Julie McKee for Island Hospital -- Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we
Inslee issues guidance to clarify limits on elective surgeries
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional guidance for the existing order on limiting non-urgent medical procedures. Last month, the governor issued Proclamation 20-24 to ensure appropriate surge capacity and personal protective equipment
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 27, there are 13,842 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 156 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases
Guest Opinion | How the 2020 Census benefits San Juan County, islanders
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen and SJC Council; Signed by Rick Hughes, Chair; Bill Watson, Vice Chair; Jamie Stephens, Member -- As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are
Inslee announces distribution of funding to local governments from federal stimulus package
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced nearly $300 million will be awarded from the state’s federal stimulus funding to local governments that did not receive direct distributions under the
State recreation lands will reopen May 5 for local day-use only
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife -- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) announced they will reopen state-managed
How to drop off documents at San Juan County courthouse
If you have business at the San Juan County Courthouse, please STOP before you go inside the building! Many county departments now have drop boxes just outside the courthouse doors. -- from San Juan County
