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Cities and counties will vote on measures, like tax increases and curbs on Airbnb, aimed at creating more affordable housing. ||| FROM NEW YORK TIMES ||| REPRINT AT REQUEST OF READER LEADVILLE, Colo. — A small-business owner in a town fueled by vacationers is an unconventional proponent for a tax increase on tourists. But Marcee
RE Sources releases an illustrated guide for climate change solutions in northwest Washington ||| FROM JAY KOSA for RE SOURCES BELLINGHAM, Wash. — On October 19, Bellingham-based environmental nonprofit RE Sources launched a new initiative blending art, science and on-the-ground stories to help catalyze regional investments in climate resilience, efforts that help communities withstand and
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Washington Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI) and Health Commons is expanding its COVID-19 testing service for schools and adding voluntary testing options to its toolkit for school districts. This is part of the
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the launch of a statewide contact tracing plan today that will allow more businesses to open and more people to be active in public while helping to slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Contact tracing is another tool in our toolbox for tackling
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will launch a gift card website for local businesses, which will be fully live on March 31. The website will include gift card links to businesses, resources for businesses, and more. Businesses are urged to submit their information as
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is proud to announce the successful launch of the Knowledge Worker Network initiative started in 2019. Last year, the EDC worked to build out a new program to support San Juan County residents who work primarily with information
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- I have been seeing a large number of signs around Orcas urging people to vote no on Referendum 88 saying "Keep Discrimination Illegal." THIS IS HUGELY MISLEADING. The referendum is a public vote on I-1000, the affirmative action ballot measure approved by the Legislature this spring. I-1000 would allow affirmative action
-- from MyNorthwest.com -- (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) A new voter initiative was filed with the San Juan County Auditor Monday to increase the distance whale-watching boats can view endangered southern-resident orcas. The petition gathered 2,625 signatures, enough to qualify for the November ballot. The measure, however, faces a legal challenge from whale-watching companies. The proposed
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Natalie Menacho for Our Revolution San Juan County -- Our Revolution San Juan County has endorsed the San Juan County Orca Protection Initiative 2019-9. Please join us for an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 in the Orcas Library Community Room. Play a part
-- from Susan Anderson -- The new conference room at the Orcas Island Community Foundation was buzzing with excitement as the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiative convened its first Sustainability Task Force meeting December 7. Over the past four years, the ECE Initiative, comprised of educators from the three schools, education researchers, and a small