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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. State Department of Health corrects error
Washington State Patrol will take over Ellis investigation in Tacoma
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today ordered the Washington State Patrol to begin a new investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Oops: Statement from the Washington State Department of Health
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- As we endeavor to improve our data reporting across all aspects of our COVID-19 response, we’ve discovered that we’ve made a mistake in reporting negative test results
In Mayoral race, a vote for Luna also supports food, shelter, knowledge, and more
-- from Rick Rhoads, Luna's campaign manager -- Luna, new mayor Luna, last year’s runner-up as honorary mayor of Eastsound, stepped into the job in April, when Mayor Noni passed away, and is now running
Larsen: Surface transportation bill key to infrastructure-based COVID-19 recovery
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- EVERETT, WA – On Wednesday, June 17, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive surface transportation bill that will invest nearly
Land Bank will hold upcoming meeting via Skype
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The monthly San Juan County Land Bank Commission meeting is this Friday and it will be hosting a virtual meeting via Skype. There are
Inslee extends proclamation related to COVID-19
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A June 15 letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-45, related to protection orders
Orcas Fire rolls out new ambulance, resumes in-person training
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- A new ambulance is on the frontlines of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue’s emergency response fleet. Originally slated to roll out early this year,
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan
Inslee letter to White House requests nation-wide COVID-19 aviation screening system
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to the Trump administration requesting the immediate implementation of a national aviation screening system for domestic
Orcas Fire responds to wildland fire; reminder to public that burning is closed
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Fire responded Sunday to reports of a wildland fire that resulted from a residential burn pile spreading out of control after a fuel
Inslee, Kreidler statement on Trump administration action to eliminate LGBTQ health protections
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Last week, the Trump administration announced its final rule rolling back health care protections for transgender patients. Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler today announced action to enact emergency
Editorial | Who should be monitoring our local law enforcement?
Are we okay with 'so far, so good?' -- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- Vesting police officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation,
Have you answered your census yet? 10 minutes, 10 questions, 10 years impact
-- from Liz Thompson for U.S. Census Bureau -- The 2020 Census is under way and we need to make sure every person is counted. Every 10 years since 1790 the government counts every person
Fire Commission schedules regular meeting
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., the San Juan County District #2 Fire Commissioners will convene a meeting, by phone and via
Port Commission will continue interrupted session
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- Following an internet outage at the last meeting on Thursday, June 11, the Port of Orcas Commission has scheduled a new date and time, June 15,
