COMMUNITY IMPACT:  110 interviews and productions, 76 hours of programming – We’re just getting started!
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COMMUNITY IMPACT: 110 interviews and productions, 76 hours of programming – We’re just getting started!

It’s been a busy 12 months for SanJuans.Today, run by CNL2 Media. Please support us with a donation to make 2025 an even more active year of news and information! In addition to providing this information often live, in the words of each newsmaker, these video streams also secure this public information far into the…

Another tax-deductible donation received in support of objective local video journalism
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Another tax-deductible donation received in support of objective local video journalism

CNL2 Media (which runs SanJuans.Today) just received another tax-deductible donation. Thank you, kind couple on Orcas Island! Sadly, we don’t have the funds to keep our studio open. Someday, we will have enough donor support and grants to open a studio again. In the meantime, we are still reporting. We are still live-streaming. Still asking…

CNL2 likely to close studio in September due to insufficient revenue – Fresh content will continue into the future
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CNL2 likely to close studio in September due to insufficient revenue – Fresh content will continue into the future

Monday, September 9, 2024 Since January, the CNL2 Studio has enabled scores of live public affairs shows, government leader and candidate interviews, and musical performances.  However, subscription purchases are flat at this time and donations have been uneven (although some very generous, thank you!).  Today, there is still no visible or predictable source of revenue present that…

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)

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…

62 successful live streams and 2 fails – We fired our Dacast video live streaming service today

62 successful live streams and 2 fails – We fired our Dacast video live streaming service today

NOTE: The first episode of “Boxed Out” with Amanda Lynn WAS SUCCESSFULLY RECORDED. Only the live stream failed. WE WILL BE POSTING THE RECORDED SHOW as soon as possible. If you tried to watch our important livestream of the debut episode of “Boxed Out” with Amanda Lynn, then you were very frustrated. It was terrible….

Introducing ‘SanJuans.Today’ – the rebranded CNL2

Introducing ‘SanJuans.Today’ – the rebranded CNL2

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m. One-year-old CNL2.com is now SanJuans.Today That’s SanJuans (dot) Today (not dot. com) Our new nonprofit Board chose the new name and logo to make it easier to remember and closer to the collective heart of the archipelago. “The brand name SanJuans.Today captures the “where” and “when” of this…

3RD MAJOR BENEFIT added for CNL2 Subscribers: CNL2 videos about YOU stay free for all (Thank you #76 J.F.)
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3RD MAJOR BENEFIT added for CNL2 Subscribers: CNL2 videos about YOU stay free for all (Thank you #76 J.F.)

TO SUBSCRIBE, SCROLL TO OPTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE CNL2 leadership has added a bold new benefit for Subscribers: unlimited access to 200+ archive videos. As long as you’re a subscriber, any videos CNL2 has produced about you stay free to the public! CNL2 videos older than one week are archived. Those 200+…

Dave, 70 years young: ‘I Volunteer at CNL2 Because it’s Fun!’
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Dave, 70 years young: ‘I Volunteer at CNL2 Because it’s Fun!’

CNL2 is now a non-profit. It is no longer owned by founders Jeff and Jeremy. Now it can never be sold off. And it probably never will be closed. CNL2 is now guided by a Board of Directors made up of respected local citizens. Jeff and Jeremy now serve at the Board’s pleasure. CNL2 is…

Editorial: THE CRISIS IS NOT OVER
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Editorial: THE CRISIS IS NOT OVER

Wednesday, July 3, 2024Editorial by Jeff NoedelFollowing 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 crisis is…

Board of Directors Steers CNL2 Now, San Juans’ Newest Non-profit

Board of Directors Steers CNL2 Now, San Juans’ Newest Non-profit

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 4:35 a.m.By Jeff NoedelJohn J. Nance.Alan Budwill.Lori Stokes.Dave Schnuckel. A board of directors to be proud of.What Jeremy Tyler and I started 15 months ago as a business built around a news blog for San Juan Island was transformed Wednesday into a non-profit community television and radio non-profit with a…

EXCELLENT DEBATE/FORUM! Minnie Knych’s ‘Group With No Name’ Hosts Balanced, Informative Forum
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EXCELLENT DEBATE/FORUM! Minnie Knych’s ‘Group With No Name’ Hosts Balanced, Informative Forum

Saturday, June 29, 2024by Jeff NoedelA CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEAll six candidates for both Residency Districts in the San Juan County Council primary gathered in front of an overflow crowd for a balanced, fair, calm, rational, and informative forum today. The organizer was Minnie Knych. The moderator was Dan Schwartz….

Here we Grow Again – CNL2 Tops 8,400 ‘Unique Visitors-per-month’ Mark

Here we Grow Again – CNL2 Tops 8,400 ‘Unique Visitors-per-month’ Mark

UPDATED: Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.With our first live video stream in October 2023, our ambition for CNL2 was to reach Google’s 10,000 “Unique Visitors,” or “UVs,” milestone by December 31, 2024.CNL2 is on a faster track than that. CNL2’s rolling 28-day has reached 8,400 UVs, a measure similar to households.Therefore, CNL2 is…

RECORDING AVAILABLE NOW: Saturday’s FHHS Graduation Ceremony Live Stream (1 hour, 48 minutes)
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RECORDING AVAILABLE NOW: Saturday’s FHHS Graduation Ceremony Live Stream (1 hour, 48 minutes)

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGESunday, June 9, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.Video Capture and Writing by Jeff NoedelJeremy Tyler, Live stream Director Viewers from five continents and across San Juan Island watched in real-time as 66 brilliant young souls graduated in the 112th Commencement of Friday Harbor High School. The video…