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Inslee issues safety plan template for businesses in Phase 3
What we must do to get there -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a template for businesses in Phase 3 of the Washington “Safe Start” plan. Each business or entity operating
Guidance issued for sporting activities in Phases 2 and 3
-- Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for sporting activities in Phases 2 and 3. The guidance covers professional sporting activities, youth team sports and adult recreational team sports. Through
Recap of 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 website. JIC media briefing features dashboard demonstration. Today the JIC held a
Sheriff’s Report | May 27-June 2, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 27, 202020-003944 Fraud 08:19:43 05/27/20A Lopez Island employer reported that fraudulent unemployment claims were filed utilizing the personal identifying information of two employees. 20-003945 Fraud
Inslee pledges independent review of Manuel Ellis’ death
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- [Editor's Note: NBC News story that the death of black man in Tacoma in March, while in police custody, has today been ruled a homicide.] “Today, I committed to
14 counties approved to move into next phase of governor’s Safe Start plan
San Juan County remains at Phase 2 -- from Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved 14 counties to move into the next phase of
Changing of guard as Roy Light retires from ESWD
Replacement on board -- from Eastsound Sewer & Water -- OUTGOING: Roy Light With 25 years of successful service to the Eastsound Sewer and Water District to his credit, Roy Light is retiring with his
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news, 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 website. Governor unveils new COVID-19 testing strategy today. Gov. Inslee and Secretary of
WSF honors Orca Month, helps spread awareness
-- from Washington State Ferries -- June is Orca Month in Washington and we are proud of our continued partnership with the Orca Network to help protect and spread awareness of these magnificent mammals. Some of our efforts at
Guest Opinion | Trump angling to contest the 2020 vote count
-- from Hedrick Smith, ReclaimTheAmericanDream.com -- Washington – The ominous danger lurking behind Donald Trump’s mindless, factless fear-mongering about mail voting is that his real aim is not to banish all-mail voting in 2020 but
Smoke detector alerts sleeping Orcas homeowner to fire
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- An Orcas Island family is safe and their home mostly unscathed after their dishwasher caught fire Wednesday morning. The homeowner, who was sleeping in
Port to Zoom-meet with Port Manager candidates
-- from Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas will host a community forum with the final four candidates for Port Manager on Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SPECIAL MEETINGPRELIMINARY
League of Women Voters to host virtual meeting about Electoral College
-- from Haley Day for League of Women Voters -- The next membership meeting for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be from noon-2 p.m., Monday, June 8, and held on
Recap of 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 website. Long Term Care Facility (LTCF) reporting. As of June 1, a
New guidance from the State for the agricultural industry
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance today further clarifying requirements for the agricultural industry. This comes after the governor issued Proclamation 20-57 last week concerning the health of agricultural workers. It
Auditor: How the county is doing in this year like no other
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- This year began like any other – a little too cold, a little too wet; but quiet, mostly devoid of tourists, and still the sleepy little
