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Wednesday, July 3, 2024Editorial by Jeff Noedel Following is an editorial by CNL2 Co-Founder, President and Publisher Jeff Noedel: A key leader in the State has recently said of the state of Washington State Ferries (WSF), “A year ago, we were in crisis … (now) we’re in recovery.” Other leaders have been more blunt: “The…
48th Parallel Noon News — Episode 2 — January 25, 2024
In the second episode of the 48th Parallel Noon News, Jeff Noedel discusses the Washington State Ferry route from Anacortes to Friday Harbor to Sidney, BC, with Tyler Berreth, Salty Fox owner, of Friday Harbor, WA. Directed and edited by Jeremy Tyler. Recorded at CNL2 Studios in Friday Harbor, Washington
BREAKING NEWS — Lovelett: Proposed state budget moves WSF away from “Coast Guard minimums” – If Climate Commitment Act is repealed, ‘No boats!’
FRI, JAN 5, 2023 – FRIDAY HARBOR, WA—In a Zoom call this afternoon, Washington State Senator Liz Lovelett (D-40) talked with citizens and one reporter in a meeting organized by San Juan County-based FLOW (Ferry Lovers Of Washington). Senator Lovelett discussed potential state funding of the new Community Water Taxi service based on Orcas Island,…
TODAY: WSF to Publish Key Parts of ‘Invitation to Bid’ for 5 New Hybrid Boats
Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:55 a.m. This afternoon, WSF will mark an important and exciting milestone with the publication of volumes I and II of an “Invitation to Bid” (IFB), inviting shipbuilders in and out of Washington to submit qualifications to build five hybrid-electric vessels,” Dana Warr told CNL2 moments ago. Warr is Deputy Director…
WHEN THE ‘WHEELS CAME OFF’ THE FERRIES: 171 sailings canceled in 3-1/2 weeks in July
Wednesday, August 14, 2024by Jeff Noedel A two-page fact sheet prepared by San Juan County government for, among other constituents, the Governor of the the State of Washington, was released to the public yesterday. It can be seen here. It’s an important and sobering read. The County Council instructed County employees to gather facts (quantitative…
Manka Dhingra to Orcas Audience: ‘I will be the 1st immigrant and 1st person of color to serve as State Attorney General’
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:45 p.m.by Jeff Noedel Manka Dhingra — that’s a name you’ll be hearing over the next two months. As of Saturday morning, several dozen Orcas Island voters learned more about Dhingra, 51, one of three candidates for Washington State Attorney General. She…