PART 2 of 2: Steve Bowman Talks Candidate Forums

PART 2 of 2: Steve Bowman Talks Candidate Forums

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Steve Bowman is a Voter Services Officer with the League of Women Voters of the San Juans. He joined Heather Spaulding, Editor of the Journal of the San Juans Islands, and CNL2’s Jeff Noedel in a panel discussion on Tuesday, June 25 at noon. Part 2 begins on the…

PART 2 of 2: Stephanie O’Day: ‘Restructure County Government’
| | |

PART 2 of 2: Stephanie O’Day: ‘Restructure County Government’

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 8:45 a.m.Written by Jeff NoedelVideo directed by: Jeremy Tyler A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE PART 2: Stephanie O’Day is running for the position of San Juan County County Representative from Residency District 1. She visited the CNL2 Studio for an interview with me at 11:00 a.m….

PART 1 of 2: Stephanie O’Day: ‘The Pendulum is Out of Balance’
| | |

PART 1 of 2: Stephanie O’Day: ‘The Pendulum is Out of Balance’

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:55 a.m.Written by Jeff NoedelVideo directed by: Jeremy Tyler A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Stephanie O’Day is running for the position of San Juan County County Representative from Residency District 1. She visited the CNL2 Studio for an interview with me at 11:00 a.m. of…

Justin Paulsen Unveils Campaign Platform
|

Justin Paulsen Unveils Campaign Platform

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 5:20 p.m.by Jeff NoedelVideo directed by: Jeremy Tyler A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Justin Paulsen, one of three candidates for the San Juan County Council from Residency District 2 (Orcas Island) explained major elements of his platform, which is divided into three major sections: This…

Manka Dhingra to Orcas Audience: ‘I will be the 1st immigrant and 1st person of color to serve as State Attorney General’
| |

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…

Rick Hughes Discusses Ferry Solutions, County-Town Lawsuit, ‘Food Sovereignty’ for Children
|

Rick Hughes Discusses Ferry Solutions, County-Town Lawsuit, ‘Food Sovereignty’ for Children

CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. San Juan County Council residency district 2 candidate Rick Hughes shares actions he advocates for the County to take related to transportation (beginning to 50:15 minutes); the County lawsuit against the Town of Friday Harbor over the County’s water usage at the Fairgrounds (until 58:20); and food…

‘Millennial’ Adrian Kilpatrick Brings Voice of Younger Generations to County Council Race
|

‘Millennial’ Adrian Kilpatrick Brings Voice of Younger Generations to County Council Race

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Adrian Kilpatrick is 39, but he looks and thinks like many 29-year-olds. In CNL2’s hour-long interview yesterday, Kilpatrick’s passion for the environment was never far away. And when the subject comes to affordable housing, his hands wave in large circular motions, suggesting affordable housing is…

AIRED LIVE TUESDAY:  Kari McVeigh Hopes to Bring Her Leadership Experience to County Council
|

AIRED LIVE TUESDAY: Kari McVeigh Hopes to Bring Her Leadership Experience to County Council

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Kari McVeigh, a San Juan Island resident, currently serves as Superintendent of the tiny Shaw School District. In total, she has 48 years of experience in education, most of them in administration. She gives the Friday Harbor Schools an “A-” grade. Other subjects discussed include:…

County Council Candidate Justin Paulsen Discusses WSF, Tourism, Construction, Affordable Housing and More
|

County Council Candidate Justin Paulsen Discusses WSF, Tourism, Construction, Affordable Housing and More

CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Justin Paulsen lives on Orcas Island, owns a construction company, is a husband and father, and has served on the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) for four years. He is now chairperson of that group. And he has filed as a candidate for Residency…

County Council Candidate Stephanie O’Day Shares Campaign Themes – Heather Lists Three Women Leaders She Admires
|

County Council Candidate Stephanie O’Day Shares Campaign Themes – Heather Lists Three Women Leaders She Admires

Stephanie O’Day, a land use lawyer and long-term resident of San Juan Island, thinks County government can do more to help residents achieve the American Dream. She feels the greatest of several crises the County is experiencing is a lack of affordable housing. She feels the lack of affordable housing has contributed to skyrocketing property…

Long-delayed “Levy Lid Lift” Would Keep SJI Library Strong & Growing

Long-delayed “Levy Lid Lift” Would Keep SJI Library Strong & Growing

An audience made up mostly of library staff and Friends of the San Juan Island Library, as well as several citizens and two journalists witnessed a presentation Thursday evening by three library trustees and two staffers.  The meeting was held at The Grange. Trustees explained a proposed raise in the levy for the library junior…

EXCLUSIVE: Orcas’ Jonathan Welch announces intention to run for San Juan County Council
|

EXCLUSIVE: Orcas’ Jonathan Welch announces intention to run for San Juan County Council

In an exclusive interview, Orcas Island’s Jonathan Welch announced his decision to run for San Juan County District 2. Welch is critical of the County’s four-day work week, supports new diesel boats for WSF, and believes Council members should more actively lobby Olympia.

Reichert Calls for New “Clean Diesel” Ferries Now
| |

Reichert Calls for New “Clean Diesel” Ferries Now

In an exclusive interview by CNL2 TV, GOP Governor candidate Dave Reichert called for new diesel ferries, and expressed support for a public-private run inter island water taxi service, as a stop-gap measure. He hopes for bipartisanship with a Democrat-led legislature, but also would work closely with mayors.