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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
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
