Mixed messages running strong.
Island County
June 9, 2020 Whidbey News-Times
County may ask to move to Phase 3 next week
“Island County Public Health Director Keith Higman told commissioners at a meeting last week that the county can make the request as early as June 13.”
“Under Phase 3, restrictions meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be further loosened. Gatherings of up to 50 people will be allowed, restaurants can move to 75 percent capacity, bars can open at 25 percent and movie theaters can open at 50 percent capacity.”
I went to the US Post Office in Oak Harbor earlier today to take care of some business inside at the customer service desk. Only 7 people are allowed in that part of the building, so the waiting line begins out in the area adjacent to where the PO boxes are located. When it was my turn to go in, I was asked if I had a mask. I said I did not have one. A nice lady in line ahead of me gave me one.
Never saw anything in our local paper about masks being required at the post office. Did I miss it?
Jefferson County
Over in Jefferson County, they got the word out:
May 29, 2020 Port Townsend Leader
“Public Health Officer Tom Locke issued a masking directive May 28 requiring all individuals in Jefferson County to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths when they are at indoor and outdoor public locations and cannot maintain a 6-foot distance from others.”
Thank you Port Townsend Leader, for keeping your comment section open.
Island County
June 5, 2020 Whidbey News-Times
Commissioner says governor’s new mask rule defies basic science, logic
“…beginning June 8, nearly all employees in the state will be required to wear a cloth facial covering or face mask, except when working alone in an office, vehicle or job site.”
Jefferson County
June 10, 2020 Port Townsend Leader
Ferry schedules on reduced service until further notice
My understanding is that the Port Townsend Keystone route runs only one boat in the winter and two in the summer.
Island county is now headed towards Phase 3?
How does it help anyone or any situation to stay on a winter/one boat schedule?
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Whidbey Island
Over at the State Park: Shut Off The TV And Get Outside For A Bit
Voting is highly emphasized in American culture. Asking questions related to public policy takes a lower priority.
Pizza delivery, marijuana and booze sales roll on as government agencies phase out access and services.
Local press responds with reduced coverage and less in the way of asking questions.
Concealed Carry Processing Suspended
Mixed Messages On What Is An Emergency
Looks like Sound Publishing has removed all old comments and shut down the opportunity to post new comments on all of their newspaper web editions?
Manage it, don’t ban it. Online comment sections
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I feel like a man on the moon in 1969 was a proud American moment.
Since that time, both major parties have taken turns in power and have squandered credibility that would help in the current situation.
We were told we needed to send troops to Vietnam to stay safe.
Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.
Growing Up In The Cold War Era
Stay-at-home, except when purchasing liquor up until 9 p.m.
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Keystone Ferry – Inbound
Coupeville/Penn Cove is on the eastern shore of Whidbey Island-no ferry link to Port Townsend exists there.
Possibly of interest:
Occasionally Looking for the Coupeville Ferry
Ferry Traffic Leaving Coupeville Terminal Routed Away From Coupeville
Yes, these restrictions are different everywhere, frustrating. Could not dump a load at the dump, wanted to pay in cash, did not have debit card on me, they sent me away, had to go back another day. If 50 people are allowed together at that point there should be no further restrictions. Who are we kidding? Boys and Girls club open this whole time, not our public schools. If 50 people can be together our schools should open back up. The communication not consistent. Frustrating
Thanks for taking a look & commenting Eileen.
The press where I live is very poor about keeping us informed.
I just go out & bump into restrictions at the local state park or post office, then I post about it here.
The Port Townsend Leader seems to be doing a better job of keeping people informed.
They also allow reader comments on their site.
That’s also my policy.