Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Researchers discover yessotoxins to be a culprit behind summer mass shellfish mortality events
||| FROM WASHINGTON SEA GRANT ||| In a new paper, scientists outline how certain algae species could have killed off oysters and clams in summer mortality events that have occurred since the 1930s. Back in the summers of 2018 and 2019, the shellfish industry in Washington state was rocked by
Inslee updates Washington Ready proclamation, rescinds agricultural worker proclamation
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee [yesterday] amended Proclamation 20-25, Washington Ready (formerly known as “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery”) to update the statewide guidance and requirements for moving forward. The order reflects the general rules for moving forward after June 30, 2021,
Statewide COVID response updates from State Department of Health
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 415,179 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 30. There have been 5,938 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
WSF weekly update includes warning about crab pots in ferry lanes
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Fourth of July holiday ferry travel If your Independence Day weekend travel plans include a ride on our ferries, double check our sailing schedules as many routes are operating on timetables different from Fourth of July weekends prior to the pandemic. In addition, be aware
Inslee issues proclamation that clarifies higher-ed vaccination requirements
||| FROM GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Today, Gov. Jay Inslee updated the existing emergency order addressing institutions of higher education, Proclamation 20-12.3. The updates clarify the requirements for fully vaccinated campuses and for campuses that are not fully vaccinated. The order goes into effect on July 1, 2021, and will
WSDOT’s multimodal mobility analysis reporting moves to an interactive, online dashboard
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ||| OLYMPIA – People use the transportation system in different ways and to better understand how, the Washington State Department of Transportation is shifting its analysis from a print publication to a fully interactive, online dashboard. WSDOT’s recently released Multimodal Mobility Dashboard delivers annual performance data
Larsen: Bold, FDR-like investment in infrastructure creates well-paying jobs, fights climate change
House Passes Aggressive and Progressive INVEST in America Act, 221-201 ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN (WA-02) ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded House passage of the INVEST in America Act, an historic investment in the nation’s roads, bridges, highways, transit, rail and water infrastructure. The
Sheriff’s Report | June 23 – 29, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 21-005225 Malicious Mischief 07:44:29 06/23/21 A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a vandalism at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Three juveniles were located and a report was sent to the Prosecutor’s Office and Juvenile Court Services. 21-005230
State Health Dept.: Tips to protect your health over this holiday weekend
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – As you celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, protect your health and the health of everyone around you by taking precautions against common health hazards. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is providing tips for staying safe from COVID-19, foodborne illness,
Children’s House reflects on the last year, and reminder of mayoral race closing tomorrow
And still time to vote in the mayoral race before winner chosen tomorrow ||| FROM ADY WALKER for CHILDREN'S HOUSE ||| This month marks the anniversary of our re-opening and I find myself reflecting. In early summer of 2020, cases were spiking and protests following George Floyd’s death were into
Auditor: Let’s take a look at our county financial situation following pandemic
How did we do? ||| FROM F. MILENE HENLEY, SAN JUAN COUNTY AUDITOR ||| San Juan County Auditor, F. Milene Henley I have always been amazed by four-way stops. Drivers learn as teens to negotiate these tricky, cooperative intersections, and most of us never forget. It’s a marvel
Last weekly COVID case update from SJC; new reports will be monthly
||| FROM KYRA KINNAMAN, SJC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ||| Note: Current positive case numbers are available online at the County Case Data Dashboard. Since the last update on Friday June 25, total cases in San Juan County have not increased, and remain at 191. There are no close contacts
Eastsound Water releases annual consumer confidence report
||| FROM DAN BURKE for EASTSOUND WATER ||| It’s the time of the year when water systems send out their annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) to their customers, and I wanted to take the opportunity to say hello and to send out a quick update on what we’ve been working on over
State Parks prohibits campfires and charcoal use statewide
Ban will be in effect today until further notice ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE PARKS ||| OLYMPIA – Effective immediately, Washington State Parks is banning wood and charcoal fires at its parks statewide and on ocean beaches in the Seashore Conservation Area beginning at 5 p.m. today. With extreme hot and dry
State urges owners and operators of large commercial properties to review newly-posted list of buildings subject to Washington’s first-in-nation Clean Buildings Performance Standard
Building owners can also explore $75 million early adopter incentive program to get a head start on energy efficiency improvements. ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPT. OF COMMERCE ||| OLYMPIA, WA – The buildings sector is Washington state’s second-biggest carbon polluter behind transportation. Investment in building energy efficiency is the most
Join Orcas Senior Center today
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| What does it mean to be an elder on this island? What does it mean to age well on Orcas? For the membership of the Orcas Senior Center, aging well means being involved with an amazing community who has stories to
