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Top stories of 2020

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Top stories of 2020 | Part one

by Colleen Smith

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Request for improvements to building trade safety protocols

Recent San Juan County COVID case investigations have revealed a trend of lax COVID safety protocols

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COVID recap with San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.

Rep. Rick Larsen in Congressional photo retrieved Dec. 2020

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Larsen: Pandemic relief is a down payment to protect Washingtonians’ health, economic security

Submitted by Rep. Rick Larsen’s office.

Brittany Johnson

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4-H inspired an Orcas resident to work as a dog-groomer and videographer

Participating in 4-H activities as a child can foster a life-long connection to animals, farming and resiliency.

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State Parks offers two free days in January

Visitors won’t need a Discover Pass New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday holiday

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State approves rules for commercial viewing of Southern resident orcas

Originally published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Inslee issues proclamations on travel restrictions and updates to existing religious guidance

Submitted by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.

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Inslee announces updated school guidance for in-person instruction

Inslee also announced $3 million from set aside funds for health and safety protocols in schools

San Juan County Health and Community Services Department staff opening the first shipment of COVID vaccine to arrive in the islands. (Contributed photo)

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600 doses of COVID vaccine arrive in San Juan County

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Missing meds, Map Corner mishaps, conifer collisions | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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COVID-19 safety behaviors remain necessary, even as vaccinations begin

Submitted by the Washington State Department of Health.

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Inslee announces bold climate package for 2021–2023 biennium

Proposals would create a comprehensive climate program to ensure the state meets its climate goals