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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
Washington-based company Limeade extends well-being solution to help care for Apple Health (Medicaid) clients free of charge
-- from Amy Blondin, Washington Health Care Authority -- Camp Murray, WA — In an effort to support the emotional and physical well-being of Washingtonians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s Health Care Authority has worked
Larsen votes to deliver critical relief to Washington’s small businesses and hospitals, boost COVID-19 testing
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – [On Thursday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for critical emergency COVID-19 relief funding for Washington state’s small businesses, hospitals and testing. The bipartisan Paycheck Protection
WSF: New fares begin next week on May 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Several fare changes will go into effect beginning Friday, May 1. The annual peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is scheduled to begin. Peak season runs from May
Sheriff’s Report | April 15-21, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office -- Wednesday, April 15, 2020 20-002651 Traffic Hazard 10:27:17 04/15/20 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a traffic hazard near Eastsound. There was a person found directing traffic
Working Washington Small Business Grant program gets additional $5 million infusion
$10 million now available to address some of estimated 25,000 applications from businesses up to 10 employees -- from Washington State Department of Commerce -- OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today
Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan today to allow current construction projects to be completed. The recommendations were informed by
WSF weekly update | Sustainability action plan
-- from Washington State Ferries -- With Earth Day marking one year into our two-year Sustainability Action Plan, I wanted to provide an update on where we are with our goals and actions for greener ferries
HOT TOPIC #19 | Why covering our faces matters so much
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brenda Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- On April 5, following guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and
Inslee extends 20 proclamations relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 20 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature. "It's
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 20, there are 12,282 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state (14 in San Juan County), an increase of 197 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for
Inslee, Ferguson issue joint statement on some public officials disregard of “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a joint statement today in response to some Washington state officials disregard for the governor's "Stay Home,
County Council anticipates next phase of Coronavirus response
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – As with each of County Council meetings for the last several weeks, the April 21 meeting began with a Covid-19 update. This week that update was an
Candidate filing for November 2020 elections begins soon
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2020 is about to
Inslee announces Washington’s COVID-19 recovery plan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians Tuesday evening to lay out his vision for the eventual safe return to public life amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Inslee said it is unlikely
HOT TOPIC #17 | Helping islanders in need
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- Neighbors caring for neighbors is a fundamental part of life in the
