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…
Food is a universal language that connects us all. There is nothing more heartfelt than sharing a meal around the table with the ones that you love. The Orcas Island Food Bank is participating in Give Orcas this spring. We are asking for $5,000 to fund a summer fiesta where we will conduct an in-person survey of…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Friday Harbor’s 2024 Opening Day for boating season — titled “Let’s Rock” — was held Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A constant light rain throughout the entire ceremony did nothing to dampen spirits. Later at festivities in the San Juan Island Yacht Club, winning entries…
Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson has decided not to run for San Juan County Council. He told CNL2 today, “I just feel that I can serve best by concentrating on the business of being mayor. I look forward to working with the winner in making our community a better one.”
From 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. today, the three candidates for San Juan County, WA County Manager made themselves available for questions from some of the 40 citizens who came to meet them at The Grange in Friday Harbor. The information session was moderated by Brandon Andrews. The finalists are also scheduled to appear in similar…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Glenn Hendrick is the featured artist for the month of May at WaterWorks Gallery in Friday Harbor. In this CNL2 interview, Glenn and gallery owner Nate Fihn discuss Glenn’s creative process. Plus, Nate describes many new events and programs rolling out at WaterWorks. This CNL2 video is…
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