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Governor outlines steps to support workers, employers
-- Governor Inslee's Office -- [Yesterday], Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing
Letter to Editor | Let’s not forget the value, impact of census to San Juan County
Respond by phone or online to maintain social distancing -- from Merri Ann Simonson -- It is imperative that you complete the 2020 census report as it aids in improving the quality of life in
WSF offering ticket refunds and suspending no-show fees
--- from Washington State Ferries -- While WSF cannot extend the 90-day period for tickets and travel passes, customers who are unable to use tickets or travel passes because of COVID-19 concerns may be eligible
Auditor services are available remotely
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Staying home? Need Auditor services (vehicle licensing, marriage licensing, dog licensing, voter registration, lost checks)? We can help you from home! “Social distancing” wasn’t even a
Keeping order in the courts during a pandemic
-- from Jane Severin, Court Administrator, San Juan County Superior Court -- San Juan County Superior and District Courts are taking immediate steps to address public health concerns raised by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Shoreline Master Program Ordinance official comment period
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Washington Department of Ecology and SJ County will hold a joint public hearing in Council’s legislative hearing room on April 21, 2020 on an ordinance to amend
HOT TOPIC #3 | Volunteering: Islanders unite
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders. We're in this together. -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are greatly heartened, though not at all surprised,
WSF suspends international service to British Columbia
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended
April special election expected to be cancelled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The long-awaited proposal to annex the Town of Friday Harbor into San Juan Island Fire & Rescue will have to wait a bit longer. It had
Suspect in custody, victim in intensive care after Monday shooting
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Monday, March 16, 2020 at approximately 8:21 p.m., Orcas deputies were dispatched to 82 Jackson Road on Orcas Island for a reported shooting incident. Two subjects were reportedly
Islanders, if it’s not an emergency, please stay put
-- from San Juan County Council -- The County’s COVID-19 response team is engaging with health officials across the state and nation, heeding their recommendations, and then sharing them with you. Which is why we
COVID cancellation | Health Care District cancels upcoming meeting
-- from Anne L. Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- Orcas Island Health Care District is now cancelling an upcoming meeting.
Charter Review Commission to be elected in 2020
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Over the first eight months of 2005, a group of 21 County residents, representing a range of ages and politics, from all of the county’s geo-political
No food service on the ferries until further notice
-- from Washington State Ferries -- In response to Gov. Inslee’s directive to help stop the spread of COVID 19, and to protect the health and safety of employees and customers, all galleys on Washington
Inslee statement: We all need to do more
Inslee officially announces statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today an emergency proclamation that mandates the immediate two-week closure of
Inslee: Statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded
--- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19. Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign
