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HOT TOPIC #22 | Finding the balance between community health and local economy
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Tightrope walking is the terrifying skill of being able to cross a rope
Governor Inslee extends 12 proclamations relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of 12 proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A May 4, 2020, letter from the Legislature extends proclamations 20-15.1, 20-20.1, 20-21.1, 20-23.2, 20-26.1, 20-27.1, 20-29.1, 20-30.1, 20-32.1, and 20-34.1 until
Inslee issues two emergency proclamations
COVID, yes, but also Gypsy Moths -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued two emergency proclamations today. One is in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the other is related
Guest Opinion | Just because we can doesn’t mean we should
-- from Joe Symons -- Jay Inslee’s Stay Safe Order of 4 May 2020, references four phases for restoring the economic and social life of Washington residents. As you know, we are currently in Phase
Breaking News | New positive COVID-19 test result reported on San Juan Island
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of one new positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County, on San Juan Island.
Port Commission holds special meeting
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The Orcas Island Port Commission held a special meeting on Monday, May 4. The meeting began with an Executive Session. The stated purpose of the Executive Session
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 3, there are 15,462 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state [San Juan County remains at 14 cases], an increase of 277 cases in the last 24
Letter to Editor | Navy unresponsive to Washingtonians sheltering in place
-- from Mark Lundsten, Chair, Sound Defense Alliance (SDA) -- Right now, the number one priority for our state and nation is to defeat COVID19. Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday he would extend Washington’s stay-home
Legislative session & COVID-19 update
-- from Rep. Alex Ramel's Office -- Dear friends and neighbors, The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike any public health emergency we’ve experienced in over a century. I am proud of the bipartisan work our Legislature
Inslee signs new COVID-19 order for phased re-opening of Washington’s economy
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today. The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased
San Juan County state parks to open for day use on May 5th
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On April 27, Governor Inslee announced a May 5 partial opening of some outdoor recreation activities. Included in his action was a opening of many State
Hot Topic #21 | Antibody testing: No shortcuts to success
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There is nothing anyone of us wants more right now than to put
County board and advisory committee vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- CommitteePositionExpiresTerm LengthMember NameAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargeAug 31 2021 12:00AMPt'lAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #14 At Large4 YearAgricultural Resources CommitteePosition #8
Inslee extends six proclamations relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of six proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions, approved by the Legislature, apply to health
Port releases upcoming agenda, along with sad news
-- from Tony Simpson, Airport Manager -- As the attached agenda reveals sad news, I feel it appropriate to address it first: It is with a tremendously heavy heart that I write of the passing
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 1, there are 15,003 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state [14 in San Juan County], an increase of 366 cases
