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Inslee announces infusion of federal testing supplies to support COVID-19 response
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to the news that the federal government will be invoking the Defense Production Act in order to increase available
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 28, there are 14,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 228 cases in the last 24 hours.
Register now for virtual Medicare class
-- from Julie McKee for Island Hospital -- Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we
Inslee issues guidance to clarify limits on elective surgeries
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional guidance for the existing order on limiting non-urgent medical procedures. Last month, the governor issued Proclamation 20-24 to ensure appropriate surge capacity and personal protective equipment
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 27, there are 13,842 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 156 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases
Guest Opinion | How the 2020 Census benefits San Juan County, islanders
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen and SJC Council; Signed by Rick Hughes, Chair; Bill Watson, Vice Chair; Jamie Stephens, Member -- As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are
Inslee announces distribution of funding to local governments from federal stimulus package
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced nearly $300 million will be awarded from the state’s federal stimulus funding to local governments that did not receive direct distributions under the
State recreation lands will reopen May 5 for local day-use only
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife -- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) announced they will reopen state-managed
How to drop off documents at San Juan County courthouse
If you have business at the San Juan County Courthouse, please STOP before you go inside the building! Many county departments now have drop boxes just outside the courthouse doors. -- from San Juan County
County Council recommends extending limits on transient accommodations to May 30
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – At today’s County Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to recommend continuing limits on non-essential use of transient accommodations throughout the County until at least May 30.
WSF: New fares beginning Friday, May 1
To review: Summer fares, winter schedule in effect for spring -- from Washington State Ferries -- The annual peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is scheduled to begin. Peak season runs from May 1
Inslee reopens some outdoor activities: Fishing, hunting, golfing
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today a partial re-opening of some outdoor recreation activities. As of Tuesday, May 5, some outdoor recreation will be allowed with appropriate
Inslee announces Colorado, Nevada will join in western states pact
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak are joining Washington, Oregon and California in the Western States Pact
WSF: Full winter schedule restored with return of Samish
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route has been restored to its regular winter season sailing schedule. There are currently four vessels operating on the route after the Yakima replaced the Samish
Health District prepares to seek potential partners for medical services
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- On Tuesday, April 22, the Orcas Island Health Care District met via Zoom, bringing the commissioners together for the first time in nearly a month. There was
