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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 definition of a close contact. Today, the Washington State Department
Inslee announces religious and faith-based services guidance
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state’s plan for restarting religious and faith-based services for Phases 1 and 2 of Washington’s “Safe Start” reopening plan. Beginning today, religious
Inslee issues updated guidance for outdoor recreation in Phases 1 and 2
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance further clarifying outdoor recreation requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and
Report: COVID-19 transmission increasing in eastern Washington, decreasing in western Washington
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — The latest statewide modeling report shows COVID-19 transmission trending downwards in western Washington and upwards in eastern Washington. The report estimates differences between counties by combining modeling
Inslee extends garnishment proclamation relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation is effective as of 11:59 PM on
State Parks offers three free days in June
Social distancing rules still in effect -- from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission -- OLYMPIA – May 27, 2020 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to enjoy three free
Recap of Today’s COVID-19 News and Updates
Statewide Response 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 Reporting: As of May 25,
Superintendent, staff consider options for safely reopening school in the fall
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- As we approach the first of June, a lot of attention has turned to what school might look like in September. I continue to meet with OSPI,
Health District considers how to evaluate proposals for single Orcas clinic
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District discussed two major topics at their May 19 meeting: Responses to their request for proposals (RFP) for a
Inslee letter requests extension of National Guard mission
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to the Trump administration requesting an extension of authority and additional funding for Washington National Guard employment in support
School Board will Zoom-meet at upcoming session
Thursday, May 28, 5 p.m., via Zoom -- from Orcas Island School Board -- JOIN VIA ZOOM LINK 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING – VIA ZOOM. Approve AgendaApprove Consent Agenda
San Juan County cleared for Phase 2
-- from Washington Department of Health -- WA State Secretary of Health John Wiseman has approved San Juan County‘s application to move to Phase 2 effective immediately. Newly allowed activities: -Gatherings: Gather with no more
San Juan among seven new counties approved to move to Phase 2 of Safe Start plan
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved variance applications for Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties to move
San Juan County Health Officer extends ban on transient lodging
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On May 22, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James extended his order limiting non- essential transient lodging operations. The order was previously set to
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Statewide Response Updates Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Data Update May 22, 2020. We want to
Washington, islanders targeted by fraudulent unemployment claims
-- from Economic Development Council and San Juan County Sheriff -- The Employment Security Department (ESD) is continuing to combat fraudsters who are using personal data from data breaches (including the Equifax breach several years ago and other bank
