PART 1 OF 2: Supporters of Fire levy adjustment campaign try to close the deal
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PART 1 OF 2: Supporters of Fire levy adjustment campaign try to close the deal

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Video Directed by Dave SchnuckelAudio direction by Jeremy TylerWritten summary by Jeff NoedelProduced at SanJuans.Today Studios in Friday Harbor, WA On Tuesday, Heather Spaulding and Jeff Noedel spoke with Maureen See and John McDowell, two vocal supporters of San…

,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in Skagit County triple murder
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$15,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in Skagit County triple murder

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

The U.S. Marshals-led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, is now offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jason Birman. Birman is wanted for three counts of Murder in the Second Degree related to the killings of Erin Birman, Taylor Dawson,…

THREE NEW VOLUNTEERS IN ONE DAY! Volunteer Help Wanted at SanJuans.Today – volunteer news writer, volunteer video editor (will train)
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THREE NEW VOLUNTEERS IN ONE DAY! Volunteer Help Wanted at SanJuans.Today – volunteer news writer, volunteer video editor (will train)

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Whether you’re a young person who has career aspirations in journalism, or a retiree who wrote news copy back in the day — SanJuans.Today (formerly CNL2) intends to launch a 5-minute newscast each day at noon, as soon as we have some writing help. We need one or more volunteer part-time writers! At the same…

THE INTERVIEW MENTIONED BY SEATTLE TIMES: Dr. Raul Garcia is running for U.S. Senate (some of the interview spoken in Espanol)
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THE INTERVIEW MENTIONED BY SEATTLE TIMES: Dr. Raul Garcia is running for U.S. Senate (some of the interview spoken in Espanol)

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Friday, August 9, 2024 Whether you ever vote for him or not, you might enjoy watching our interview of Dr. Raul Garcia. He stopped by CNL2 today for an interview; he and his lovely wife Jessica were on their way to check-in at Roche Harbor…

Ferry Data from County Staff and Local Partners Shapes Council Request for ‘Executive Relief’ from WA State
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Ferry Data from County Staff and Local Partners Shapes Council Request for ‘Executive Relief’ from WA State

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT The Council remains grateful for the state’s continued attention and hopeful for additional support. San Juan County remains committed to working with state officials to improve Washington State Ferry (WSF) service in the San Juan Islands. This summer, the County gathered survey…

SEVEN SETS OF QUESTIONS CNL2 has about WSF – Roadmap to our reporting in coming months

SEVEN SETS OF QUESTIONS CNL2 has about WSF – Roadmap to our reporting in coming months

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ 2:25 a.m. CNL2 continues to ask the toughest questions — questions other media don’t ask: If you have insights into any of these questions, CNL2 would like to hear from you. Please write to [email protected].

WSF engineers to vote on State’s contract offer – If rejected arbitration starts in 2 weeks
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WSF engineers to vote on State’s contract offer – If rejected arbitration starts in 2 weeks

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE MARINE ENGINEERS’ BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION Friday, August 9, 2024 Seattle, WA –  Members of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A) Washington State Ferry workers bargaining team are taking the state’s offer of a pay scale 30% lower than deck crew to their members.  If members reject the offer, the parties…

Rick Hughes urges Governor, OFM and MEBA to resolve their differences
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Rick Hughes urges Governor, OFM and MEBA to resolve their differences

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Friday, August 9, 2024 Rick Hughes is a candidate for San Juan County Council district 2 (Orcas). He asked for time on CNL2 Wednesday afternoon to address the state of Washington State Ferry in the San Juans. But he wanted to stress that he was…

Town wastewater treatment plant recognized for outstanding performance
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Town wastewater treatment plant recognized for outstanding performance

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR, WASHINGTON Friday, August 9, 2024 The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has presented the Town of Friday Harbor sewer treatment plant with the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance award.  The plant is one of 118 out of more than 300 plants statewide to…

SURPRISE! WSF Commits Additional Crews to Inter-island Route to Ensure Service During County Fair Week
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SURPRISE! WSF Commits Additional Crews to Inter-island Route to Ensure Service During County Fair Week

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 8, 2024 – San Juan County is thrilled to announce that Washington State Ferry (WSF) officials are taking concrete steps to ensure consistent inter-island service during the week of the County Fair. From August 14-18, islanders will be able to confidently use…

‘This is an Outrage’ – Sheriff Peter Reacts to Tillikum Ferry Captain’s Remarks in Court
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‘This is an Outrage’ – Sheriff Peter Reacts to Tillikum Ferry Captain’s Remarks in Court

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE This morning, San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter asked to make a statement on CNL2; we were happy to oblige. The subject is Washington State Ferries. First, the Sheriff described the kind of problems the Sheriff’s department is experiencing with the unreliability of ferry service…

Arrest Made in Child Pornography Case
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Arrest Made in Child Pornography Case

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC PETER SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 1, 2024–On November 7, 2023, a CyberTip case was assigned to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office by the Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children…

OIFR Responds to Structure Fire Near Orcas Rd. This Morning

OIFR Responds to Structure Fire Near Orcas Rd. This Morning

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

EASTSOUND, WA – Orcas Island Fire & Rescue was called for a structure fire Friday morning in the Orcas Road area near the Golf Course. OIFR Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer was first on the scene and confirmed a working fire and occupants were accounted for and safe. The fire was extinguished shortly after arrival, crews…

New ‘Fix Our Ferries’ Group Makes Public Their Appeal to Governor

New ‘Fix Our Ferries’ Group Makes Public Their Appeal to Governor

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Governor Jay Inslee Office of the GovernorPO Box 40002Olympia, WA 98504-0002  The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement, which now includes representative groups from Vashon Island, the San Juan Islands, and Bremerton, has come together to press for legislative action during the 2025 budget session to address the years-long ferry crisis.  This transportation crisis affects the…