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Recap of today’s COVID-19 updates and news
-- 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 website. Today's dashboard update will be delayed. An issue with negative lab
New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan
Prune Alley makeover seeks final public input
Updated -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Although the recent release of the Prune Alley Street Improvement Project “conceptual design” took many Orcas Islanders by surprise – and triggered a torrent of negative
Sheriff’s report | June 10-16, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's office -- Wednesday, June 10, 202020-004390 Malicious Mischief 09:42:10 06/10/20A case of vandalism was reported on Lopez Island. No property was damaged, and it was determined to be a
Summer | Yakima on half capacity, Kitsap has no crew
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that due to the service disruptions on the route, the M/V Yakima will sail at half capacity for the remainder of the day, and the galley
Ferry Kitsap is done for the day due to crew shortage
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a shortage of Coast Guard Documented Crew, the M/V Kitsap's remaining sailings of the day are cancelled. This affects the 2:10 p.m. from Anacortes to Friday Harbor,
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates recap
-- 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. Long-term Care Facility data. As of
Ferry ridership slowly increasing, still down 55% from 2019
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Now that we’re into what’s normally our busy travel season and business is reopening following the COVID-19 shutdown, it’s no surprise our ridership is increasing after bottoming off at
Some ferry-served counties implementing mask requirements
Masks not required on ferries, but ... -- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that some counties now require face masks or coverings to be worn while in public or upon entering businesses.
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news and 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. State Department of Health corrects error
Washington State Patrol will take over Ellis investigation in Tacoma
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today ordered the Washington State Patrol to begin a new investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Oops: Statement from the Washington State Department of Health
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- As we endeavor to improve our data reporting across all aspects of our COVID-19 response, we’ve discovered that we’ve made a mistake in reporting negative test results
In Mayoral race, a vote for Luna also supports food, shelter, knowledge, and more
-- from Rick Rhoads, Luna's campaign manager -- Luna, new mayor Luna, last year’s runner-up as honorary mayor of Eastsound, stepped into the job in April, when Mayor Noni passed away, and is now running
Larsen: Surface transportation bill key to infrastructure-based COVID-19 recovery
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- EVERETT, WA – On Wednesday, June 17, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive surface transportation bill that will invest nearly
Land Bank will hold upcoming meeting via Skype
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The monthly San Juan County Land Bank Commission meeting is this Friday and it will be hosting a virtual meeting via Skype. There are
Inslee extends proclamation related to COVID-19
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A June 15 letter from the Legislature extends proclamation 20-45, related to protection orders
