Topic: Government
San Juan County Council Remote Public Comment
Written on April 4, 2020 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 Council meeting, please fill out the form listed on the front page of the SJC website form to be added to the Speakers List. Forms must be Continue Reading
San Juan County Leaders URGE Residents to Restrict Off-Island Travel and Follow Strict Health Guidelines Upon Returning
Written on April 3, 2020 at 8:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
As Washington State approaches the anticipated peak of COVID-19 medical surge cases, San Juan County urges everyone to take more aggressive precautions to protect their families and neighbors when coming to the islands from the mainland. “As cases multiply throughout the state, including Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties, islanders traveling back to the islands from Continue Reading
San Juan County Council Allocates Funds for Emergency Rental Assistance
Written on April 2, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
At their March 31, 2020 meeting the San Juan County Council directed staff to make available as soon as possible funds for rental assistance to assist those in our community struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties with your rent or mortgage payments during Continue Reading
San Juan County Fire District 3 Commissioners Request Annexation Election Postponement
Written on April 1, 2020 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA – San Juan Island County Fire District #3 Commissioners joined the Town of Friday Harbor requesting postponement of the scheduled April 28, 2020 election asking voters to annex the Town into the Fire District. Fire District #3 Commissioners requested the postponement due to the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The scheduled Continue Reading
San Juan County Departments Service Status is Now Online
Written on March 31, 2020 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A list of San Juan County Government Departments, their status during the COVID-19 crisis, and info on how to access services has been posted online at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/Department-Service-Status This resource will be updated going forward, and is intended to help citizens utilize vital San Juan County functions in a safe and accessible way. If you have Continue Reading
April Special Election is Cancelled
Written on March 27, 2020 at 6:41 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from F. Milene Henley, County Auditor… On March 17, Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman formally asked Governor Jay Inslee to cancel the April special election. On March 26, the Governor made the decision not to cancel the election. The only measure on San Juan County’s ballot was the annexation of the Town Continue Reading
All Washington State Parks Closed Temporarily Through April 30
Written on March 27, 2020 at 4:03 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This week, we announced the temporary full closure of all Washington state parks for at least two weeks. The decision follows Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued on Tuesday. We want to do our part to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. The measure adds to our March 22 decision Continue Reading
From San Juan County – HOT TOPIC #7: Public Health 101: Contact Tracing
Written on March 27, 2020 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders By Mark Tompkins, SJC Health and Community Services Director, and Dr. Frank James, SJC Health Officer As San Juan County begins to see positive COVID-19 test results in our community, we want to explain how San Juan County Health and Community Services Continue Reading
San Juan Islands and Washington State Stay at Home Orders: Frequently Asked Questions
Written on March 26, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Frequently Asked Questions: What do these orders mean for the San Juan Islands? On Monday, March 23, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a “Stay at home” proclamation, an order for all of us to limit our daily exposure due to COVID-19. On March 25th, the San Juan County Health Officer issued an order restricting Continue Reading
San Juan County Health Officer: Issues Order to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Written on March 25, 2020 at 6:15 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Today, Wednesday March 25, 2020, San Juan County Health Officer, Dr. Frank James, MD, issued an immediate order to restrict non-essential travel to San Juan County, control contact with playgrounds and playground equipment, and limit transient accommodations and camping. Travel and lodging for individuals engaged in essential activities or providing essential services may continue. The Continue Reading
COVID-19 Updates from San Juan County
Written on March 24, 2020 at 6:18 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from the county with more to come… Second confirmed positive case on Orcas Island: A close household contact of the first positive case has also tested positive for COVID-19. This positive result was anticipated by San Juan County Public Health Staff and close contact tracing was completed over the weekend to ensure the individuals Continue Reading
Hunkering Down: From the Desk of Jay Inslee
Written on March 24, 2020 at 11:57 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
To defeat COVID-19, we’re hunkering down. Last night, I issued an order to every Washingtonian: “Stay home, stay healthy” for at least the next two weeks. Let me take a moment to explain to you why and what it means. Washingtonians are required to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity. All Continue Reading
Census and Impact to San Juan County
Written on March 24, 2020 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A reminder from Merri Ann Simonson to be sure to fill out your census form. It only takes a few minutes, you can do it online, and it brings critically needed funds into our county… It is imperative that you complete the 2020 census report as it aids in improving the quality of life in Continue Reading
San Juan County Superior and District Courts Amended Emergency Orders
Written on March 24, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On Friday, March 20, the Washington Supreme Court issued a new emergency order outlining required procedures in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As our state’s highest court, the Washington Supreme Court’s order is binding on San Juan County courts. In response to this new directive, San Juan County Superior and District Courts have Continue Reading
Census and Impact to San Juan County
Written on March 20, 2020 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
An important message from Merri Ann Simonson… It is imperative that you complete the 2020 census report as it aids in improving the quality of life in San Juan County. Our County needs federal funding. Do your part, be counted! The request for information will be either mailed as a letter or post card on Continue Reading
April Special Election Expected to be Cancelled
Written on March 18, 2020 at 10:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
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 been slated to be on the April 28 special election ballot. Unfortunately, on Tuesday, March 17, Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman formally asked Governor Jay Inslee to cancel Continue Reading