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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San Juan County invites the public to meet and interview the finalists for the County Manager position. The candidates will visit each district on Tuesday, May 7, escorted by County staff. During these in-person community meetings, the public will have the opportunity to write down questions to be asked in a moderated Q&A. Materials will…
CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Jeff Noedel and Heather Spaulding discussed the freeing of the young whale named “Brave Little Hunter,” the progress of a new freshwater system for the Hannah Heights neighborhood, and plans for the historic world-peace-seeking sailboat Golden Rule to visit Friday Harbor in August. The Golden Rule…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE NOTE TO READERS: This article is easiest to read if you turn your smartphone or tablet sideways. When Ed Lush, Terry Lush’s father, bought a 12-year-old 30-foot sailboat in San Pedro, California in 1970, the elder Lush had no idea of its storied past. Terry has fond…
The Friday Harbor Thespian Society Troupe 8244 invites the community to attend their Spring Showcase and Bake Sale next Sunday, May 5th at 5:00 p.m. at the Brickworks Stage. The Thespians are fundraising for their upcoming trip to Indiana in June and have prepared a show including musical numbers, special guests, and a comedy skit featuring…
Members of the Ehattesaht First Nation in Zeballos, British Columbia are celebrating Friday’s freeing of an orca calf from an inlet. The calf, named “Brave Little Hunter” by locals, had been stranded in the inlet for five weeks after her mother died when she became beached in the inlet located on northern Vancouver Island. The…
UPDATED THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2024: Late yesterday, Wed., Apr. 23, Swinomish Casino & Lodge reopened the casino, dining, and lodging facilities after being closed for 19 days due to a cyberattack. To entice customers back, the property is increasing “promo play” offers and promotions for all guests until the end of May. The Swinomish Casino…
