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Inslee signs health care licensing waivers, other COVID-19 related orders
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee tonight announced several new proclamations and a directive aimed at opening up the healthcare and childcare workforce, reducing transmission between families and children in DCYF custody,
Reflections on an unusual Saturday on Orcas Island
-- from Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- It was a Saturday unlike most others in island history. With the Covid-19 pandemic in full swing, there’s a general feeling of disorientation in the air and
San Juan islander tests positive; total county cases at four
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island. This brings the total number
Letter to Editor | Our community rocks
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue would like to thank the community for the actions everyone is taking to help support community needs. In addition to social distancing
HOT TOPIC #8 | Construction guidance under Governor’s stay home, stay healthy proclamation
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are hearing a lot of questions about which construction activities are allowed
Sheriff’s Report | March 18 – 24, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 18, 202020-001958 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:41:25 03/18/20 A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The reporting Deputy arrived
WSF reduces ferry service in central Puget Sound
Temporary reduced schedules are part of the state’s COVID-19 response; our schedules remain the same at this point -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries’ central Puget Sound routes will temporarily move to
Inslee statement on federal stimulus package
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the passage of a sweeping federal stimulus package to address the ongoing health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 emergency. “This
County Council institutes method for remote public comments
-- from San Juan County Communications -- During this time of social distancing, the San Juan County Council Hearing Room will be closed. If you wish to provide oral public comment at an upcoming County
The people behind the County’s emergency response
-- by Steve Bernheim, Orcas Issues reporter -- Just ten days after Washington State identified its first coronavirus case, the San Juan County Council met on February 3, 2020 to declare a state of emergency
Third positive COVID-19 case in county is first on Lopez
Tracing puts known contacts in quarantine for 14 days -- from Brendan Cowan for County Department of Emergency Management -- The third confirmed positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County was reported to San
Complete your census return today
-- from Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- Looking for something worthwhile to do during these ‘stay at home’ days? This is an ideal time to complete your 2020 Census return. The US Census is
Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced new measures to combat COVID-19 today and released additional guidance for construction in his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. The governor’s guidance on construction states: “In
San Juan County Health Officer issues new order to prevent spread of COVID-19
Includes restrictions on travel and lodging -- from San Juan County Communications -- Today, Wednesday March 25, 2020, San Juan County Health Officer, Dr. Frank James, MD, issued an immediate order to restrict non-essential travel
Inslee signs additional measures to help mitigate COVID impacts
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced new measures today to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19. They address impacts on public meetings and public records access; notary services; Liquor and Cannabis
Moran State Park closed; still OK to drive through
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – In accordance with the ‘stay at home’ order issued on Monday by Governor Jay Inslee, Moran State Park is closed until April 30. The closure began on
