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Inslee issues additional guidance for real estate and fitness operations in Phase 2
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for resuming real estate and fitness operations in Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in
Inslee letter affirms support for Cascade Care, Washington’s public option
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee reiterated his support for Cascade Care today in a letter to Washington State Health Care Authority Director Sue Birch and Washington State Health
SJC 2036 Comprehensive Plan update | Drafts available for review
-- from San Juan County News -- New draft documents are available for review and comment. Comment deadlines are provided in the transmittal memo attached to the document. Draft Utilities Element and Utility InventoryDraft Capital
Inslee announces expanded county variance criteria, small business grants
San Juan County eligible for Phase 2 -- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced new criteria for additional counties to apply for variances to move to Phase 2
Tips for helping kids get used to masks
-- from Dr. Mark Fishaut and Dr. Frank James -- In many places, people are wearing masks when they're in public because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It's an important way to help slow the spread of
Inslee issues additional guidance for pet grooming operations in Phase 2
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for resuming pet grooming operations in Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of May 17, there are 18,611 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 660 cases in the past 72 hours. Visit the Department
Inslee announces restart of all medical services in Washington
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state's plan for all elective procedures to resume. Each medical or dental practice will assess their own readiness and their
County health officer issues order on face coverings in public
Mandatory as we enter Phase 2 -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Supported by the San Juan County Council, the Board of Health, and the Department of Health and Community Services, San
Ferry ridership up slightly, but remains way down compared to last year
-- from Amy Scanlon for Washington State Ferries -- Sunny, warm weather and Mother’s Day contributed to a big boost in ridership last weekend. Still, the number we are carrying remains way down. We’re currently
Report: Distancing measures remain critical as COVID-19 transmission persists
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — A new statewide report shows COVID-19 transmission is persisting in western Washington and slowly increasing in eastern Washington. The measure of how many new infections a single
Board of Health and County Council meet again to attempt to address reopening
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- The May 15 special meeting of the San Juan County Board of Health was called so that the Board of Health and County Council could review the
Port seeks dependable, organized administrative professional
-- from Mia Kartiganer for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas is seeking an administrative professional with extensiveexperience in special taxing district operations, budget and reporting,accounts payable/receivable, and payroll using SJC EDEN. Must
Fire Commission to meet via Zoom for Monday’s session
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Regular Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Monday – May 18, 2020 5:30 p.m.Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial # (253) 215-8782
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of May 14, there are 17,951 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 178 cases in the last 24 hours.Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more.
Inslee extends COVID-19 proclamation aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of Proclamation 20-45 today, strengthening emergency protection for domestic violence victims amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation extension was previously denied by
