Thursday, December 19, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY OPALCO It’s that time of year when OPALCO members step up to run for the Board of Directors. Nominations are now open for the 2025 election. There are three positions open: one in District 1 (San Juan, et al), one in District 3 (Lopez, et al),…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Community internet television and radio for the San Juans gained some strength in the past two days, as $1,602 more in donations have now arrived. That brings the recent total to $1,859. And the Mary See Foundation match has instantly turned that into $3,718! The Mary See Foundation leaders took a…
SanJuans.Today reached out to all four candidates for County Council representatives, as well as leaders in the campaigns for and against the Conservation Land Bank REET reauthorization, and the Fire District #3 levy lid lift. We asked these leaders the following question: How would you personally describe your degree of confidence in the integrity of…
Friday, October 18, 2024by Jeff Noedel PUBLISHED IN SANJANS.TODAY & THE JOURNAL OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS Many political yard signs are placed on publicly owned land and rights-of-way in San Juan County. While a relative few citizens continue to display yard signs on their personal property long after an election, the great majority of…
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…
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Tuesday, July 2, 2024Directed by Dave SchnuckelAudio Engineering by Jeremy TylerSummary by Jeff Noedel Heather Spaulding, Editor of the Journal of the San Juans, interviewed staff leadership of the San Juan Island Library: Laurie Orton, Director and Anthony Morris, Assistant Director. The conversation began on…
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. The…
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…
The opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of CNL2. All submissions deemed by CNL2 to be constructive and credible will be published. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 By Minnie Knych It has been interesting to see the candidates for our non-partisan county council. I look forward to hearing more about their platforms. Here’s what I’m…
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…
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…
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:…
Adrian Kilpatrick filed as a candidate for San Juan County Council late last week. He is a resident of Residency District 1. CNL2 has reached out to the newest candidate to offer an interview. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: San Juan County Council Candidate Filing Ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.May 6, 2024 TO VIEW CNL2 VIDEO INTERVIEWS OF…
San Juan County Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven is seeking people interested in writing arguments against the San Juan Island Library District and Lopez Island School District ballot measures for the voters’ guide. In order to ensure an informed electorate, and in accordance with state law, every district that places a measure on a ballot is responsible…
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…
