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Sheriff’s Report | April 8 – 14, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 8, 202020-002443 Citizen Dispute 14:07:48 04/08/20An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a Citizen Dispute near Eastsound. After an investigation was completed it was deemed a
WIC continues to be available to pregnant women, new moms, and young children
-- from Washington Department of Health -- During this challenging time, Washington WIC is here for vulnerable families. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC gives families access to
Inslee expands eviction moratorium, adds protections for residential, commercial tenants
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee expanded protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. “It is clear that as we deal with the challenges
Do not forget to fulfill your Census requirement — your community depends on it
-- from Duncan Wilson Town Administrator, Friday Harbor -- Reminder below was recently sent out by Duncan Wilson, Administrator of the Town of Friday Harbor, but is very much important and applicable for the entire County:
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Two
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with three short videos that highlight efforts from organizations and people providing key services and crucial leadership in our community.
Inslee statement on Trump encouraging illegal and dangerous acts
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on President Trump's comments around "liberating" parts of the country. “The president’s statements this morning encourage illegal and dangerous
San Juan County outlines COVID-19 property tax relief options
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson, has encouraged those who are able, to pay the full year in April to offset those
HOT TOPIC #16 | An insider’s look at the San Juan County COVID Response Team
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- The first thing you need to know is that there are abbreviations for
What is COVID-19’s impact on Eastsound water useage?
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- During the first three weeks since Governor Inslee issued a Shelter in Place Order on March 25, there has been a noticeable impact on water use on
Inslee announces strategies to reduce number of incarcerated to address COVID-19
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- As the COVID-19 outbreak continues in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ... steps to protect the health of incarcerated individuals by focusing on the early release of vulnerable populations, including
Inslee issues protection for high-risk workers
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation [Monday] giving high-risk workers the right to protect themselves from COVID-19 without jeopardizing their employment status or loss of income.
Washington state airports to receive more than $310M in COVID-19 relief
-- from the Office of Congressman Rick Larsen -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Washington state airports will receive more than $310 million in critical COVID-19 relief funding provided under
Washington, Oregon, California announce western states pact
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Today, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced an agreement on a shared vision for reopening their economies and
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 12, there are 10,538 cases of COVID-19 in Washington state. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and
The scoop on San Juan County COVID-19 property tax relief
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson, has encouraged those who are able, to pay the full year in April to offset those
Larsen: Sign petition for national vote-by-mail
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen -- Voting rights are critical to a functioning democracy. In 2016, I was a vice chair of the first congressional caucus dedicated to voting rights. We worked to educate folks
