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Inslee, Ferguson issue joint statement on some public officials disregard of “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a joint statement today in response to some Washington state officials disregard for the governor's "Stay Home,
County Council anticipates next phase of Coronavirus response
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – As with each of County Council meetings for the last several weeks, the April 21 meeting began with a Covid-19 update. This week that update was an
Candidate filing for November 2020 elections begins soon
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2020 is about to
Inslee announces Washington’s COVID-19 recovery plan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians Tuesday evening to lay out his vision for the eventual safe return to public life amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Inslee said it is unlikely
HOT TOPIC #17 | Helping islanders in need
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- Neighbors caring for neighbors is a fundamental part of life in the
Back to regular winter schedule on Sunday with return of Samish
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is scheduled to be restored to its regular winter season sailing schedule starting Sunday, April 26. The route has been on a reduced sailing schedule since
State ferries to reduce service in central Puget Sound beginning Sunday, March 29
Temporary reduced schedules are part of the state’s COVID-19 response SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries’ central Puget Sound routes will temporarily move to a reduced service plan as part of the state’s response to COVID-19. These reductions
Fire Commission to meet by phone tomorrow
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- NOTE: WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES IN PLACE DUE TO COVID-19, THE BOARD MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY PHONE CONFERENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPMA. If you
Port Commission releases upcoming meeting agenda
-- from Port Commission -- SPECIAL MEETINGPRELIMINARY AGENDAApril 20, 2020 - 5 p.m. via Zoom Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83951006056?pwd=aEZCNncyMkJyNUNYalIvRndUTGxDQT09Meeting ID: 839 5100 6056Password: 728029 Call to Order Any Additions or Modifications from any Commissioner(s) Old Business:
State recalls 12,000 COVID-19 test kits due to possible contamination
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- On April 17, 2020, the Washington State Department of Health was alerted by UW Medicine to discontinue use of a recently-procured batch of COVID-19 specimen collection kits
Land Bank preserves remain open in San Juan County
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Land Bank Preserves continue to remain open despite other federal and state public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close
What Wisconsin tells us for November
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Just a few months ago, the smart money in Democratic political circles was no longer betting on Wisconsin as a likely winnable state in the November election battle to unseat
Proclamations for utility ratepayers and truck driver hours extended
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed three new proclamations today in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Two of the proclamations extend existing ones related to truck driver hours and utility
Sheriff’s Report | April 8 – 14, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 8, 202020-002443 Citizen Dispute 14:07:48 04/08/20An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a Citizen Dispute near Eastsound. After an investigation was completed it was deemed a
WIC continues to be available to pregnant women, new moms, and young children
-- from Washington Department of Health -- During this challenging time, Washington WIC is here for vulnerable families. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC gives families access to
Inslee expands eviction moratorium, adds protections for residential, commercial tenants
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee expanded protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. “It is clear that as we deal with the challenges
