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WSF: Drivers expected to face extended waits for state ferries over holiday weekend
Riders should not expect service levels of past years due to COVID-19 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Travelers should plan ahead and prepare for long waits if driving onto a state ferry over the
Health District town hall: Proposing organizations named, community questions answered
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 70 people attended, via Zoom, the first of three Town Halls held by the Orcas Island Health Care District on its plans to support a
County phases, climbing cases should mean altered summer travel plans for most Washingtonians
-- Washington State Health Department -- The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging people in our state to limit summer travel plans to help slow the spread of COVID-19. First, be familiar with the
There are now some new faces around the airport
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- What with technological glitches that caused the postponement of two meetings and various other complications it hasn’t been an easy process, but over the course of the
Register for tonight’s WSF virtual community meeting
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Reminder: Tonight at 6 p.m. Washington State Ferries (WSF) is holding a virtual community meeting. Join us for a brief presentation and Q&A with ferry staff. Register by going
Recapping 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 dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. As of June
Rick Hughes: Some thoughts on moving to Phase 3
-- from Rick Hughes, San Juan County Council -- I’ve had a few questions on why SJC has asked the state to allow the county to move forward on a modified phase 3, here are
State Parks urges Fourth of July revelers to recreate responsibly
Parks staff offer fireworks reminders and tips and rules for safe gatherings -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission encourages safe and responsible gatherings in state parks during the
Guest Opinion | Should the county move to Phase 3?
-- from Michael Riordan -- In view of the recent upsurge in coronavirus cases throughout the Western United States, it would be foolhardy for the County to proceed further with plans to reopen the San
Keep your child safe by staying up to date on vaccinations during COVID-19
-- from San Juan County Communications -- While there isn’t a vaccine against COVID-19 yet, the good news is that vaccines can protect children from 14 other serious diseases. Delaying or missing vaccines could put
Norm Stamper’s viewpoint on police reform more relevant than ever
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- "For the first time in my life I honestly believe we are going to see actual institutional change in American policing," muses islander Norm Stamper. The author
Public hearing upcoming on marijuana production, processing regulations
-- from San Juan County Communications -- NOTICE OF A SAN JUAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020, AT THE COUNTY COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, 55 SECOND STREET, FRIDAY HARBOR, SAN
No Building Advisory Council meeting this month
-- from Lisa Jolie DesJardins for Department of Community Development -- The Building Advisory Council will not be meeting this month. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 31, 2020, at 11:45 a.m., in the
Port calls special meeting for Monday
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, June 29. Agenda follows. Meeting LinkMeeting ID: 889 2432 2976Password: 060498One tap mobile+12532158782,,88924322976#,,,,0#,,060498# SPECIAL MEETING
State announces pause on county progressions to Phase 4
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. John Wiesman announced today the Washington State Department of Health is putting a pause on counties moving to Phase 4 though the “Safe
Retired Gen. James Mattis urges fellow Washingtonians to stay united, wear face coverings to fight COVID-19
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — As communities across the state experience spikes in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, former U.S. Defense Secretary, Gen. (R) James Mattis is urging
