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Two new confirmed positive test results reported in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a second positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island and a third on
Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and Charlie Clark, director of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the state is taking steps to assist distressed
New guidance from Inslee’s office
Including proclamation to bring retired workers back for essential jobs -- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional guidance today related to the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" proclamation to slow
Today is National Census Day
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – Today, April 1, is National Census Day. Census information plays a significant role in allocating federal funding for the next ten years. Completing the Census helps to
HOT TOPIC #11 | An interview with SJC patient #4
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We had the opportunity to talk with the fourth San Juan County resident
HOT TOPIC #10 | Medical surge planning: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Many in the islands are wondering how San Juan County is preparing in
County government remains ready to serve
-- from San Juan County Communications -- A list of San Juan County Government Departments, their status during the COVID-19 crisis, and info on how to access services has been posted online. This resource will
Inslee issues additional waivers of state laws and agency requirements
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced new measures that waive certain statutory and regulatory requirements as part of the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak: Department of Corrections
County Treasurer: Property taxes and COVID-19
-- from San Juan County Communications -- As many of you are aware, the due date for the first half of the property taxes is April 30 which is about four weeks away. Some property owners
Auditor: April special election is cancelled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- On March 17, Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman formally asked Governor Jay Inslee to cancel the April special election. On March 26, the Governor made
HOT TOPIC #9 | Navigating nature
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brandon Cadwell, Chief of Visitor and Youth Engagement, San Juan Island National Historical Park -- Now is the time to
Inslee signs health care licensing waivers, other COVID-19 related orders
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee tonight announced several new proclamations and a directive aimed at opening up the healthcare and childcare workforce, reducing transmission between families and children in DCYF custody,
Reflections on an unusual Saturday on Orcas Island
-- from Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- It was a Saturday unlike most others in island history. With the Covid-19 pandemic in full swing, there’s a general feeling of disorientation in the air and
San Juan islander tests positive; total county cases at four
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island. This brings the total number
Letter to Editor | Our community rocks
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue would like to thank the community for the actions everyone is taking to help support community needs. In addition to social distancing
HOT TOPIC #8 | Construction guidance under Governor’s stay home, stay healthy proclamation
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are hearing a lot of questions about which construction activities are allowed
