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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
Keeping order in the courts during a pandemic
-- from Jane Severin, Court Administrator, San Juan County Superior Court -- San Juan County Superior and District Courts are taking immediate steps to address public health concerns raised by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Shoreline Master Program Ordinance official comment period
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Washington Department of Ecology and SJ County will hold a joint public hearing in Council’s legislative hearing room on April 21, 2020 on an ordinance to amend
HOT TOPIC #3 | Volunteering: Islanders unite
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders. We're in this together. -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are greatly heartened, though not at all surprised,
WSF suspends international service to British Columbia
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended
April special election expected to be cancelled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The long-awaited proposal to annex the Town of Friday Harbor into San Juan Island Fire & Rescue will have to wait a bit longer. It had
Suspect in custody, victim in intensive care after Monday shooting
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Monday, March 16, 2020 at approximately 8:21 p.m., Orcas deputies were dispatched to 82 Jackson Road on Orcas Island for a reported shooting incident. Two subjects were reportedly
