No implementation funds for San Juans water taxi service in 2024 State appropriations
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No implementation funds for San Juans water taxi service in 2024 State appropriations

In a brief shared with CNL2 TV by Rep. Alex Ramel, plans for San Juan County’s Community Water Taxi see no immediate funding in the latest transportation bills, with focus instead on a study for future services. Despite this, Vashon and Bremerton routes receive millions for enhancements. The move underscores challenges in ferry service equity…

48th Parallel Noon News —  Episode 2 — January 25, 2024
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48th Parallel Noon News —  Episode 2 — January 25, 2024

In the second episode of the 48th Parallel Noon News, Jeff Noedel discusses the Washington State Ferry route from Anacortes to Friday Harbor to Sidney, BC, with Tyler Berreth, Salty Fox owner, of Friday Harbor, WA. Directed and edited by Jeremy Tyler. Recorded at CNL2 Studios in Friday Harbor, Washington

48th Parallel Noon News —  Episode 1 — January 24, 2024
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48th Parallel Noon News —  Episode 1 — January 24, 2024

In the first episode of the 48th Parallel Noon News, Jeff Noedel discusses a variety of topics with Norris Palmer of Friday Harbor, WA.  Topics include Norris’ history with boats, the idea of talk radio for CNL2, and data transparency for the Washington State Ferry System.  Directed and edited by Jeremy Tyler. Recorded at CNL2…

BREAKING NEWS — Lovelett: Proposed state budget moves WSF away from “Coast Guard minimums” – If Climate Commitment Act is repealed, ‘No boats!’
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BREAKING NEWS — Lovelett: Proposed state budget moves WSF away from “Coast Guard minimums” – If Climate Commitment Act is repealed, ‘No boats!’

FRI, JAN 5, 2023 – FRIDAY HARBOR, WA—In a Zoom call this afternoon, Washington State Senator Liz Lovelett (D-40) talked with citizens and one reporter in a meeting organized by San Juan County-based FLOW (Ferry Lovers Of Washington). Senator Lovelett discussed potential state funding of the new Community Water Taxi service based on Orcas Island,…