Governor’s Policy Advisor Talking with SJC Council Chair Fuller – Could Lead to Chat with Governor
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Governor’s Policy Advisor Talking with SJC Council Chair Fuller – Could Lead to Chat with Governor

ByJeff Noedel

NOTE: This article first appeared in the Journal of The San JuansIf you’re not a subscriber to The Journal, it costs just $5.95 every four weeks!Subscribe here! By Jeff Noedel SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON NEWS — A lot has happened in the five days since the San Juan County Council gave Chair Jane Fuller the nod to…

SPECIAL GUEST DROPPED IN THIS AFTERNOON: State Representative The Hon. Alex Ramel
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SPECIAL GUEST DROPPED IN THIS AFTERNOON: State Representative The Hon. Alex Ramel

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE State Representative Alex Ramel (he says it rhymes with “camel”) is a Democrat who lives in Bellingham. And he is one of the San Juans’ two state representatives in Washington’s 40th legislative district. Mr. Ramel is running for reelection unopposed this year, so there’s an…

PART 3 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Discusses Unhoused
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PART 3 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Discusses Unhoused

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE The third and final part of our interview with the Family Resource Center’s Jennifer Armstrong starts with a discussion of homeless people on San Juan Island. About (5:00) minutes into part 3, Jennifer is asked if a person who has come to the island without…

PART 2 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Talks Affordable Housing, Island Neighbors, & Childcare
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PART 2 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Talks Affordable Housing, Island Neighbors, & Childcare

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGETHIS VIDEO WAS AIRED LIVE ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 AT NOON This video is part 2 of 3 parts. Part 3 will be published tomorrow (Friday).Part 1 is here. Part 2 begins with Jennifer Armstrong, Executive Director, explaining how the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource…

PART 1 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Explains Fundamentals of Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center
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PART 1 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Explains Fundamentals of Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGETHIS IS A RECORDING OF THE TUESDAY NOON LIVE SHOW The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center serves 2,800 souls on San Juan Island through working in partnership with many other area non-profits. The interview begins with reminiscing over the exceptional qualities of the FRC’s namesake…

What’s So Funny? Nicole Santora Wants to Increase Laughter
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What’s So Funny? Nicole Santora Wants to Increase Laughter

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Nicole Santora is serious about comedy. She wants to increase the San Juans’ comedy quotient. In this interview, Nicole shares her story, her passion for comedy — including sketch comedy and improv, and her passion for producing live shows. This CNL2 video is approximately 22-1/2…

Brandy Bennett, a WSF Chief Engineer, Offers Unique View of Extreme Challenges at Work
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Brandy Bennett, a WSF Chief Engineer, Offers Unique View of Extreme Challenges at Work

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 9:00 p.m.Video directed by Jeremy TylerInterview by Jeff Noedel Brandy Bennett is a Chief Engineer of a Washington State Ferry vessel. But not just any vessel, she is one of four Chief Engineers of the M/V Tillikum, the San Juans’…

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!’

BySanJuans.Today Administration

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…

PART 2 OF 3: Cindy Wolf Has a Bold Vision for Transportation in the San Juans of the Future (includes a viewer comment)
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PART 2 OF 3: Cindy Wolf Has a Bold Vision for Transportation in the San Juans of the Future (includes a viewer comment)

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEA VIEWER COMMENT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEFriday, July 12, 2024 at 4:06 a.m.Video Directed by Jeremy TylerPart 2 of the 3-part interview of San Juan County Council Representative Cindy Wolf begins with a discussion of today’s political climate. And she shares advice to…

PART 1 OF 3: Cindy Wolf Addresses DCD Changes, New County Manager, & Her Lived Experience as a Council Rep
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PART 1 OF 3: Cindy Wolf Addresses DCD Changes, New County Manager, & Her Lived Experience as a Council Rep

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEThursday, July 11, 2024 @ 3:25 a.m.Directed by Jeremy TylerThis interview occurred Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at approximately 12:30 p.m.Cindy Wolf is 7/8ths into her four year term as San Juan County Council Representative, residency district 2 (Orcas). In this three-part interview, Cindy reflects on her…

Norma Ann Barrett: Friday Harbor Walker, Theatre Volunteer (1942-2024)
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Norma Ann Barrett: Friday Harbor Walker, Theatre Volunteer (1942-2024)

ByJeff Noedel

Norma Ann Barrett, 82, of Friday Harbor, WA, beloved, wife, mother, and cousin, was called home to God on June 27, 2024 at Providence Medical Center in Everett.  Born Norma Stansberry, on December 29, 1942 in Seattle, WA, she was the beloved daughter of Norm and Eileen (Heins) Stansberry.  Norma grew up with her cousins…

Best of Friday Harbor July 4, 2024 Parade
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Best of Friday Harbor July 4, 2024 Parade

ByJeff Noedel

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEFriday Harbor’s July 4 parade was fantastic. An awesome rendition of The National Anthem. More than 50 floats, displays, and groups in the parade. And a high energy performance by the U-W Varsity Alumni Band & Cheer. Emcees were Alan Budwill and John J. Nance. Congratulations…

Captain Jon Tegnell Passed Away Last Night
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Captain Jon Tegnell Passed Away Last Night

ByJeff Noedel

Jon Tegnell, 67, passed away last night in the 8:00 p.m. hour.He had been living with Parkinson’s disease for 10 years.Jon was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and served Washington State Ferries for 30 years — most of that time as Captain — by the time of his retirement in 2017.Jon is survived…

SJI’s 18-year-old Becca Bryan Published in Seattle Times Today
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SJI’s 18-year-old Becca Bryan Published in Seattle Times Today

ByJeff Noedel

If you read The Seattle Times, click here to read a 330-word essay written by Rebecca Anne “Becca” Bryan, 18, of San Juan Island.In a guest article The Times titled “2024 grad thrived, grew to know herself during pandemic,” Becca explained that she thrived during the period of Covid isolation. She writes of the upside…