Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Off of Tofino, B.C. This Morning
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake centered west of Tofino, British Columbia occurred this morning.
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PART 1 OF 3: Cindy Wolf Addresses DCD Changes, New County Manager, & Her Lived Experience as a Council Rep
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 3:25 a.m.Directed by Jeremy Tyler This 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…
Bryan Hoyer Explains the Role 50 Local HAM Operators Are Ready to Play at Any Moment
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE If a major catastrophe were to hit the region, the San Juans would be challenged like no other part of the State. And in many scenarios, the estimated 50 licensed HAM radio operators across the islands would potentially be one of the last functioning forms…
Norma Ann Barrett: Friday Harbor Walker, Theatre Volunteer (1942-2024)
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…
BREAKING: BIG CHANGES AT COUNTY D.C.D. TODAY- Aims to Improve Reviewing & Processing Permits
FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 6:35 p.m. The San Juan County Council today approved a series of steps in an effort to improve services from the Department of Community Development (DCD). The County will begin contracting out services in the land use division, and hire an…
Rick Hughes’ Approach to WSF Woes: Fix San Juans’ Service by Fixing Entire System
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Rick Hughes is a candidate for San Juan County Council residency district 2, a position he held for two terms in the 2010’s. During his previous tenure on the Council, transportation was a top priority. He made many connections with leadership in Washington State Ferries…
PART 2 OF 2: Kari McVeigh Shares What She is Learning During Her County Council Campaign
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Here is part 2 (of 2) from last week’s interview of Kari McVeigh, candidate for San Juan County Council, resident district 1. Kari shares that the number one issue that voters are asking about is the County budget. She says people are worried about “a…
Best of Friday Harbor July 4, 2024 Parade
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Friday 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….
Jane Fuller, Top Elected Official in San Juan County Government, Speaks on Ferries
A CNL2 PODCAST IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE CNL2 interviewed Jane Fuller at 1:00 p.m. today. As chair of the County Council, she is the top elected official in San Juan County government. She is also the Council liaison on transportation issues. She was asked whether Washington State Ferry service in the San…
PART 1 of 2: Kari McVeigh Corrects the Record, Discusses Saturday’s Debate & is Asked About Ferries
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Wednesday, July 3, 2024Video directed by Dave SchnuckelAudio Engineering by Jeremy TylerSummary written by Jeff Noedel Kari McVeigh is a candidate for San Juan County Council Residency District 1. She interviewed with Jeff Noedel and Heather Spaulding, Editor of the Journal of the San Juans…
Editorial: THE CRISIS IS NOT OVER
Wednesday, July 3, 2024Editorial by Jeff Noedel Following is an editorial by CNL2 Co-Founder, President and Publisher Jeff Noedel: A key leader in the State has recently said of the state of Washington State Ferries (WSF), “A year ago, we were in crisis … (now) we’re in recovery.” Other leaders have been more blunt: “The…
San Juan Island Library Offers Wide Range of Summer Programs, Levy Lid Lift Briefly Discussed
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Tuesday, July 2, 2024Directed by Dave SchnuckelAudio Engineering by Jeremy TylerSummary by Jeff Noedel Heather Spaulding, Editor of the Journal of the San Juans, interviewed staff leadership of the San Juan Island Library: Laurie Orton, Director and Anthony Morris, Assistant Director. The conversation began on…
New San Juan County Web Page Intended as One-stop for Ferry Information & Citizen Feedback
FOLLOWING IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT San Juan County is pleased to launch an informational page to help assist residents and visitors navigate the Washington State Ferry System (WSF) by consolidating timely information, links to useful sites, answers to FAQs, and opportunities for feedback into a single, user-friendly location and all geared towards San…
Board of Directors Steers CNL2 Now, San Juans’ Newest Non-profit
Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 4:35 a.m.By Jeff Noedel John J. Nance. Alan Budwill. Lori Stokes. Dave Schnuckel. A board of directors to be proud of. What Jeremy Tyler and I started 15 months ago as a business built around a news blog for San Juan Island was transformed Wednesday into a non-profit community television…