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Planning Commission briefing was held via Skype
-- by Steve Bernheim, Orcas Issues reporter -- As a COVID precaution, the San Juan County Planning Commission met via Skype on March 20 to hear staff briefings on 1) the transportation and 2) rural
Letter to Editor | Time to restrict non-resident access
-- from Joe Symons -- Please take immediate action to restrict non-resident access to SJC for a minimum of 90 days and make the resolution renewable. Every day matters. No point in closing the barn
Inslee statement on federal major disaster declaration
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The White House today approved a request by Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a major disaster in Washington state. Inslee asked for the declaration in a
WSF call center to operate with limited service
No credit card purchases over the phone -- from Washington State Ferries -- The WSF call center will operate with limited service beginning Monday, March 23, when agents will begin working remotely based on COVID-19
Feds to the rescue (?) as Trump declares Washington a major disaster
-- from U.S. Department of Homeland Security -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Washington to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas
A community update video from San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Emergency Management -- The second video community update from the San Juan County COVID-19 team is online HERE. Ellen Wilcox from Health and Community Services and Brendan Cowan from
All WSF fares now available for purchase online to reduce in-person contact
-- from Washington State Ferries -- To better protect our customers and employees against the spread of COVID-19, WSF encourages all customers to purchase their tickets in advance online. Pre-purchasing tickets minimizes the amount of contact
Sheriff’s Report | March 11 – 17, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 11, 202020-001810 Sick or Injured Animal 08:26:36 03/11/20 An Orcas Deputy was informed of a sick deer near the Eastsound area. The deer was dispatched
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center prepares for COVID-19
-- from Deanna Ellefson for Peace Island Medical Center -- While no positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in San Juan County to date [see First Orcas Island resident has now tested positive for
Inslee letter to Trump requests federal major disaster declaration
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to President Donald Trump today requesting that he declare a federal major disaster in the state of Washington to unlock a host of additional federal assistance to benefit
Inslee letter requests U.S.S. Mercy be sent to Puget Sound region
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the federal government dispatch the U.S.S. Mercy to the Puget Sound region. Washington represents 20 percent of U.S.
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Inslee announced new restrictions today on non-urgent medical and dental procedures so the state can make sure Washington health care workers have enough protective equipment to wear as
Governor outlines steps to support workers, employers
-- Governor Inslee's Office -- [Yesterday], Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing
Letter to Editor | Let’s not forget the value, impact of census to San Juan County
Respond by phone or online to maintain social distancing -- from Merri Ann Simonson -- It is imperative that you complete the 2020 census report as it aids in improving the quality of life in
WSF offering ticket refunds and suspending no-show fees
--- from Washington State Ferries -- While WSF cannot extend the 90-day period for tickets and travel passes, customers who are unable to use tickets or travel passes because of COVID-19 concerns may be eligible
Auditor services are available remotely
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Staying home? Need Auditor services (vehicle licensing, marriage licensing, dog licensing, voter registration, lost checks)? We can help you from home! “Social distancing” wasn’t even a
