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Federal judge dismisses challenge to governor’s emergency declaration
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- A lawsuit challenging the legality of the governor's emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic was thrown out in the federal Eastern District Court of Washington on
New report shows school reopenings are closely tied to societal activity
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- Today, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Public Health – Seattle & King County and Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) released a new report that shows reopening schools
Council to hold special meeting to consider canceling Phase 3 application to State
-- from San Juan County Council -- The SJC Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 15 (via videoconference) beginning at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to Consider Recommendations
County Health Officer recommends withdrawing Phase 3 application
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- At this morning’s County Council meeting, County Health Officer Dr. Frank James advised the Council that he has sent an email to the County Board of Health
Critical school levy on the August ballot
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- The August 4 Election Day is just a few days away. On the ballot will be the replacement EP&O levy for the Orcas Island School District. The current levy is
Letter to Editor | Palmateer has my support for County Council
-- from Katie Fleming -- I support Ryan Palmateer for the County Council District 1 position. I have worked with Ryan for 3 years on energy conservation, renewable energy promotion, and climate action programs in
Letter to Editor | Upcoming school levy is critical
-- from Janet Brownell, Tony Ghazel, Scott Lancaster, and Chris Sutton -- In the past, the four of us have all been on the Orcas Island School Board. Collectively, we have decades of service to
Michael Durland announces his candidacy for County Council
-- from Michael Durland -- I moved to Orcas Island in 1977 and raised a family here. I have served as a member of the Marine Resources Committee and a member of Island Oil Spill Association. I
Fire Commission to meet in special session
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Special Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Tuesday – July 14th, 2020 1:00 p.m. Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial
Sheriff’s Report | July 1 – 7, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 1, 2020 20-005093 Accident-NonInj 07:01:54 07/01/20San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle, non-injury collision. A collision report was generated. 20-005105 Theft
Waiver extension: WIC will continue to provide remote services
-- from State Department of Health -- Congress recently extended waivers that permit Washington WIC to offer remote services through September 30, 2020. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. While
Replacement of OISD Education Programs and Operations Levy
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- The August 4th Election Day is just a few days away. On the ballot will be the replacement EP&O levy for the Orcas Island School District. The current
Today’s recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard.
Hedrick Smith’s Democracy Rebellion is coming back to PBS
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Do you sometimes feel as if our democracy is coming apart at the seams? Gridlock, hate speech, dark money, negative ads, political parties at each other's throats instead of working
Inslee announces five insurance carriers intend to participate in public option
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today five insurance carriers have applied to offer public option plans in a majority of counties across the state. The first year of Cascade
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. As of July 6, the
