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Legislative session & COVID-19 update
-- from Rep. Alex Ramel's Office -- Dear friends and neighbors, The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike any public health emergency we’ve experienced in over a century. I am proud of the bipartisan work our Legislature
Inslee signs new COVID-19 order for phased re-opening of Washington’s economy
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today. The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased
San Juan County state parks to open for day use on May 5th
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On April 27, Governor Inslee announced a May 5 partial opening of some outdoor recreation activities. Included in his action was a opening of many State
Hot Topic #21 | Antibody testing: No shortcuts to success
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There is nothing anyone of us wants more right now than to put
County board and advisory committee vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- CommitteePositionExpiresTerm LengthMember NameAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #14 At Large4 YearAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #8
Inslee extends six proclamations relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of six proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions, approved by the Legislature, apply to health
Port releases upcoming agenda, along with sad news
-- from Tony Simpson, Airport Manager -- As the attached agenda reveals sad news, I feel it appropriate to address it first: It is with a tremendously heavy heart that I write of the passing
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 1, there are 15,003 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state [14 in San Juan County], an increase of 366 cases
San Juan County Health Officer order extended to May 31
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Concurring with an April 29, 2020 decision by the San Juan County Board of Health, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James has extended his order limiting
Governor Inslee extends his Stay at Home Order through at least May 31
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The devil is in the details of course, and the next few days will provide more info on what exactly this plan may mean for
ICYMI: Inslee requests federal waiver of COVID-19 cost-share requirements
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today requesting that President Trump authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide 100 percent federal assistance under the
Parks announces limited opening for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed -- from Washington State Parks -- Today, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced the list of state parks that will open on Tuesday,
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 30, there are 14,327 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 257 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for
Congressman Rick Larsen to speak at EDC business recovery call
Wednesday, May 6, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with
Mayor Luna: No invitation needed to respond to Census
-- from Luna, Honorary Mayor of Eastsound -- Luna, new mayor Before we get to how to reply to the U.S. 2020 Census questionnaire if the Census Bureau failed to send your Census ID #,
Sheriff’s Report | April 22-28, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 22, 202020-002860 Welfare Check 09:21:10 04/22/20An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in Eastsound. The woman was found and everything was fine. She