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County grapples with decline in tax revenue
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- For the last seven weeks the County Council has allotted time at each of their meetings to discuss the condition of the County budget in the wake
Inslee statement on Saturday protests
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- As people gather today to protest the unjust death of George Floyd, I hope they do so peacefully and safely. Everyone has the freedom - and the right -
COVID-19 Community Conversations | Round Seven
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- After taking a week off, COVID-19 Community Conversations continues with another set of videos highlighting specific efforts from organizations and people in our community that provide
County investigating COVID-19 case exposure on San Juan Island
Technically, the case belongs to another county, but ... -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Health & Community Services surveillance and contact tracing team is actively investigating
Inslee extends 23 COVID-19 proclamations
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 23 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature. The proclamations, which
Face masks not required on ferries, but are ‘encouraged’
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that San Juan County has moved into Phase 2 of the Governor’s plan for reopening Washington. Visitors to the San Juan Islands are required to wear masks/face
Sheriff Krebs expresses heartbreak as country reacts to George Floyd killing
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- Over the last few days we have all witnessed the unfolding events in Minnesota, and around the country, spurred by a tragic death that occurred in Minneapolis involving the
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. New, county-based, safe start plan announced today. Gov. Jay Inslee announced
Sheriff’s report | May 20-26, 2020
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, May 20, 202020-003683 Fraud 08:16:42 05/20/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented. 20-003685 Fraud 09:13:58 05/20/20San Juan Deputies were
San Juan County Courts offer new process for reducing court-ordered debts
-- from Mellissa Derksema for San Juan County District Court -- For those who have court-ordered fines and fees, San Juan County District Court and Superior Court are offering a new, easier way to ask
Commercial, residential burning closes at end of month
-- from San Juan County Communications -- All permits issued for burning commercial or residential burns are expiring as the burn season has come to a close. Campfires, burning charcoal or firewood, remain allowed in
State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties
Yep, Moran is reopening, but not for camping -- from Washington State Parks -- OLYMPIA – May 29, 2020 – Today, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks), Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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. Inslee issued proclamations related to long term care facilities, farmworker
WSF doesn’t require face masks, but . . .
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that San Juan County has moved into Phase 2 of the Governor’s plan for reopening Washington. Visitors to the San Juan Islands are required to wear masks/face
Hot Topic #24 | Three critical medical updates
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health & Community Services wants to share three simple but
Cemetery District schedules Zoom meeting
-- from Scott Miller for SJC Cemetery District 3 -- The June General Meeting for the San Juan County Cemetery District #3 (Orcas Island), scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, will be held
