Topic: Government
San Juans Has 12 New COVID Cases
Written on February 8, 2021 at 6:51 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Given the recent spike in cases, this update is being provided ahead of the standard reporting schedule. The regular report will be released on Friday, Feb. 12 as usual. Since the last update on Friday, Feb. 5, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 111 to 123. Four new Continue Reading
Update: COVID Vaccine Appointments Not Available This Week
Written on February 8, 2021 at 8:16 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services has received confirmation that San Juan County will not receive the first doses for the COVID-19 vaccine this week. This is due to a state-wide disruption to the supply chain. Reservations will NOT be available at 9 a.m., today, Feb. 8. Read the first Continue Reading
Town Adds Fire Annexation To April Ballot
Written on February 7, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Town of Friday Harbor On Feb. 4, the Friday Harbor Town Council adopted an ordinance sending the proposition of town annexation into San Juan Island Fire District 3 to its voters on April 27. Currently, all properties on San Juan Island are part of District 3 with the exception of those in town. Continue Reading
County Asks Residents To Not Travel, Host To Protect From COVID
Written on February 6, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County As was seen in the islands over the holidays and throughout this crisis, island residents traveling off-island or hosting guests from off-island is far and away from the most likely source of COVID transmission in San Juan County. As most are aware, several new variants of COVID are spreading rapidly across Continue Reading
Update: COVID Vaccine Appointments Not Available This Week
Written on February 5, 2021 at 9:56 pm, by Hayley Day
Update: San Juan County Health and Community Services has received confirmation that San Juan County will not receive the first doses this week. This is due to a state-wide disruption to the supply chain. Reservations will NOT be available at 9 a.m., today, Feb. 8. From San Juan County The Washington State Department of Health Continue Reading
Nine New COVID Cases In San Juans
Written on February 5, 2021 at 9:47 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Jan. 29, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 102 to 111. Three new cases are on Lopez Island, four on Orcas, and two on San Juan Island. Approximately 44 close contacts of positive cases are currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There Continue Reading
Video Q&A With County Health Director Tompkins
Written on February 5, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Watch a Q&A by San Juan Health and Community Services Director Mark Tompkins, below.
County Updates Online Vaccine Registration System
Written on February 4, 2021 at 8:20 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County As San Juan County Health & Community Services continues to provide vaccines to the islands (many other local providers are also now delivering vaccines!) the registration process has been frustrating for many. While those who can secure an appointment have had a smooth experience, those who have not are left wishing Continue Reading
San Juan Health Department, Lopez Pharmacy Offer COVID Vaccine
Written on February 1, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County With the governor’s recent authorization to deliver vaccines to those in the Phase 1b Tier 1 eligibility group, the level of questions and concerns from the community has understandably increased. This situation is inherently unsatisfying and challenging. There is no perfect approach to many of the decisions being made, and the Continue Reading
County Says Most COVID Cases In Last Two Months From Travel, Hosting Guests
Written on February 1, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Jan. 22, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 97 to 102. Three new cases are on San Juan Island, and two on Orcas. Approximately 53 individuals who are close contacts of positive cases are currently in quarantine. Orcas Island There are two Continue Reading
New Radar Signs Measure Speeds From County To Town Roads
Written on January 31, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Town of Friday Harbor Friday Harbor has installed five new electronic speed measuring signs at main entrances to town. Based on the success of the solar-powered speed reminders on Grover Street installed near Friday Harbor Elementary School, the new signs are to help remind drivers to slow down as they transition from county Continue Reading
Charter Review Committee Meets Today
Written on January 28, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The San Juan County Charter Review Committee will hold its next meeting at 4 p.m., today, Thursday, Jan. 28, online. The committee will consider amendments to the County Home Rule Charter. The meeting is expected to last about two hours. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87303483778. Meeting ID: 873 0348 3778 Continue Reading
Public Hospital District Meets Today
Written on January 27, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m., today, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19. Call 509-473-0276 and enter 637 502 786#. The draft agenda includes discussions on the integration of EMS and Continue Reading
Join Business PPP and EIDL Webinars Online
Written on January 26, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Economic Development Council The U.S. Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Centers have scheduled upcoming webinars on the new Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Injury Disaster Loan programs. The PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus crisis. The EIDL program is designed to provide Continue Reading
Learn About Lopez Village Stormwater Project
Written on January 24, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Join San Juan County’s Environmental Resources Division for the event “Community Virtual Gathering: Stormwater Projects in Lopez Village.” This virtual gathering will update the community on the long-awaited stormwater projects scheduled for 2021. These projects help improve water quality draining from the Village and entering Fisherman Bay. See the project plans Continue Reading
County Updates Shoreline Master Program
Written on January 22, 2021 at 4:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The San Juan County Council adopted the Shoreline Master Program periodic review with Ordinance 08-2020 on Oct. 27, 2020. Ordinance 08-2020 is effective 14 days after the Washington State Department of Ecology approves the proposed amendments. They approved the proposed amendments on Jan. 19, 2021, so the ordinance will be effective Continue Reading
San Juans Has 12 New COVID Cases
Written on February 8, 2021 at 6:51 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Given the recent spike in cases, this update is being provided ahead of the standard reporting schedule. The regular report will be released on Friday, Feb. 12 as usual. Since the last update on Friday, Feb. 5, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 111 to 123. Four new Continue Reading
Update: COVID Vaccine Appointments Not Available This Week
Written on February 8, 2021 at 8:16 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services has received confirmation that San Juan County will not receive the first doses for the COVID-19 vaccine this week. This is due to a state-wide disruption to the supply chain. Reservations will NOT be available at 9 a.m., today, Feb. 8. Read the first Continue Reading
Town Adds Fire Annexation To April Ballot
Written on February 7, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Town of Friday Harbor On Feb. 4, the Friday Harbor Town Council adopted an ordinance sending the proposition of town annexation into San Juan Island Fire District 3 to its voters on April 27. Currently, all properties on San Juan Island are part of District 3 with the exception of those in town. Continue Reading
County Asks Residents To Not Travel, Host To Protect From COVID
Written on February 6, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County As was seen in the islands over the holidays and throughout this crisis, island residents traveling off-island or hosting guests from off-island is far and away from the most likely source of COVID transmission in San Juan County. As most are aware, several new variants of COVID are spreading rapidly across Continue Reading
Update: COVID Vaccine Appointments Not Available This Week
Written on February 5, 2021 at 9:56 pm, by Hayley Day
Update: San Juan County Health and Community Services has received confirmation that San Juan County will not receive the first doses this week. This is due to a state-wide disruption to the supply chain. Reservations will NOT be available at 9 a.m., today, Feb. 8. From San Juan County The Washington State Department of Health Continue Reading
Nine New COVID Cases In San Juans
Written on February 5, 2021 at 9:47 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Jan. 29, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 102 to 111. Three new cases are on Lopez Island, four on Orcas, and two on San Juan Island. Approximately 44 close contacts of positive cases are currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There Continue Reading
Video Q&A With County Health Director Tompkins
Written on February 5, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Watch a Q&A by San Juan Health and Community Services Director Mark Tompkins, below.
County Updates Online Vaccine Registration System
Written on February 4, 2021 at 8:20 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County As San Juan County Health & Community Services continues to provide vaccines to the islands (many other local providers are also now delivering vaccines!) the registration process has been frustrating for many. While those who can secure an appointment have had a smooth experience, those who have not are left wishing Continue Reading
San Juan Health Department, Lopez Pharmacy Offer COVID Vaccine
Written on February 1, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County With the governor’s recent authorization to deliver vaccines to those in the Phase 1b Tier 1 eligibility group, the level of questions and concerns from the community has understandably increased. This situation is inherently unsatisfying and challenging. There is no perfect approach to many of the decisions being made, and the Continue Reading
County Says Most COVID Cases In Last Two Months From Travel, Hosting Guests
Written on February 1, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Jan. 22, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 97 to 102. Three new cases are on San Juan Island, and two on Orcas. Approximately 53 individuals who are close contacts of positive cases are currently in quarantine. Orcas Island There are two Continue Reading
New Radar Signs Measure Speeds From County To Town Roads
Written on January 31, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Town of Friday Harbor Friday Harbor has installed five new electronic speed measuring signs at main entrances to town. Based on the success of the solar-powered speed reminders on Grover Street installed near Friday Harbor Elementary School, the new signs are to help remind drivers to slow down as they transition from county Continue Reading
Charter Review Committee Meets Today
Written on January 28, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The San Juan County Charter Review Committee will hold its next meeting at 4 p.m., today, Thursday, Jan. 28, online. The committee will consider amendments to the County Home Rule Charter. The meeting is expected to last about two hours. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87303483778. Meeting ID: 873 0348 3778 Continue Reading
Public Hospital District Meets Today
Written on January 27, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m., today, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19. Call 509-473-0276 and enter 637 502 786#. The draft agenda includes discussions on the integration of EMS and Continue Reading
Join Business PPP and EIDL Webinars Online
Written on January 26, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Economic Development Council The U.S. Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Centers have scheduled upcoming webinars on the new Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Injury Disaster Loan programs. The PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus crisis. The EIDL program is designed to provide Continue Reading
Learn About Lopez Village Stormwater Project
Written on January 24, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Join San Juan County’s Environmental Resources Division for the event “Community Virtual Gathering: Stormwater Projects in Lopez Village.” This virtual gathering will update the community on the long-awaited stormwater projects scheduled for 2021. These projects help improve water quality draining from the Village and entering Fisherman Bay. See the project plans Continue Reading
County Updates Shoreline Master Program
Written on January 22, 2021 at 4:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The San Juan County Council adopted the Shoreline Master Program periodic review with Ordinance 08-2020 on Oct. 27, 2020. Ordinance 08-2020 is effective 14 days after the Washington State Department of Ecology approves the proposed amendments. They approved the proposed amendments on Jan. 19, 2021, so the ordinance will be effective Continue Reading