FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT TODAY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 21, 2024 – San Juan County made the difficult decision Tuesday, May 21, to file a lawsuit against the Town of Friday Harbor in an effort to protect access to water at the Fairgrounds. “It was a difficult decision, but Council felt…
Ten days ago, Japan announced it is resuming the hunting and processing of Fin Whales. Japan has been commercially whaling since it left the International Whaling Commission in 2019. In Japan, whale meat is sold in stores and in vending machines. Japan is one of just three nations that still commercially hunt whales. Norway and…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE This morning, CNL2’s Jeff Noedel interviewed San Juan County Council Chairperson The Hon. Jane Fuller. Subjects discussed included: Unfortunately, we ran out of time to discuss affordable housing, which deserves its own show. Jane agreed to return to CNL2 to discuss affordable housing in the future. This…
Thanks to the legendary generosity of San Juan Islanders, the Friday Harbor Food Bank is still in a position to help all those who approach the “store.” But the need is significant, and the need is growing. We were surprised to learn that demand for food bank services increases in the summer, due to seasonal…
The huge French oven has been assembled and is still being fine-tuned. Painting continues. But incredible seawater bagels are already in production. Since these bagels are already perfect, many are going to co-op members who subscribed to pre-orders — part of a successful crowdfunding in the 1st quarter. And two hot bagels were doled out…
In a 23-minute preliminary hearing held in District Court Thursday Judge Carolyn Jewett found probable cause in an arrest related to alleged obstructing law enforcement against Brett Isaac Hickman, 43, at Orcas Island Market on Orcas Island. The incident happened on Wednesday, May 8. On Thursday, the judge expressed concern about Hickman’s ability to represent…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE The May 5th Spring Thespian Showcase at Brickworks was a big success. Many chairs for the audience were set in advance, but as the show continued more and more chairs were needed. By the end, the size of the audience had doubled. Twenty songs and readings were…
In its most recent meeting (May 2), the Friday Harbor Town Council voted unanimously to grant a request for $20,000 in incremental funding to the Tourism Commission for a special springtime media campaign aimed at feeder markets. It’s the “Getting Here is Half the Fun” campaign (described below). In brief remarks, Bureau Executive Director Deborah…
For the mothers among us, and the mothers we miss — this is Mothers Day.
Some 200 cars and trucks lined Redoubt Rd. at South Beach in the San Juan Island National Historical Park after sunset last night (Fri., May 10, 2024). Not much was happening as the 9:00 p.m. hour wore on, and a few cars departed. But as every last sign of the sunset waned by 10:00 p.m.,…
In case you are traveling to Seattle this weekend, President Joe Biden is scheduled to arrive in Seattle during the rush hour tonight (Fri., May 10, 2024). Presidential visits are known to create significant traffic jams. The President will attend fundraisers tonight and tomorrow. Details are being withheld for security reasons, but there are indications…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Remarks by San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Chief Noel Monin regarding the finances of the department. Recorded Wednesday, May 8, 2024. This CNL2 video is approximately 2-1/2 minutes in duration.
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…
San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road resurfacing schedule to chip seal nearly 16 miles of roads on San Juan and Orcas Islands. Chip sealing is a pavement treatment that extends the life of the road surface. Learn more by visiting the County Roads Program webpage at https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/309/County-Roads and see the schedule…
CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Jeff shares quick impressions of the three candidates for County Manager. Then Richard Uri, Behavioral Health Specialist with San Juan County’s Human Services Unit within the County Health Department, explains the County’s transportation voucher program helping San Juans County’s vulnerable population get to where they need…
