PART 1 OF 3: League of Women Voters Primary Election Forum – San Juan County Council, District 1

PART 1 OF 3: League of Women Voters Primary Election Forum – San Juan County Council, District 1

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Tuesday’s League of Women Voters candidates forum was held at the San Juan Island Grange. All three primary candidates for County Council Residency District 1 participated. Our recording is presented in three parts. This is part 1. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here….

PART 2 OF 3: League of Women Voters Primary Election Forum – San Juan County Council, District 1

PART 2 OF 3: League of Women Voters Primary Election Forum – San Juan County Council, District 1

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Tuesday’s League of Women Voters candidates forum was held at the San Juan Island Grange. All three primary candidates for County Council Residency District 1 participated. Our recording is presented in three parts. This is part two. This CNL2 video is approximately 35 minutes in…

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

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’…

PART 3 OF 3: League of Women Voters Primary Election Forum – San Juan County Council, District 1

PART 3 OF 3: League of Women Voters Primary Election Forum – San Juan County Council, District 1

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Tuesday’s League of Women Voters candidates forum was held at the San Juan Island Grange. All three primary candidates for County Council Residency District 1 participated. Our recording is presented in three parts. This is part three. This CNL2 video is approximately 27-3/4 minutes in…

New ‘Fix Our Ferries’ Group Makes Public Their Appeal to Governor

New ‘Fix Our Ferries’ Group Makes Public Their Appeal to Governor

Governor Jay Inslee Office of the GovernorPO Box 40002Olympia, WA 98504-0002  The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement, which now includes representative groups from Vashon Island, the San Juan Islands, and Bremerton, has come together to press for legislative action during the 2025 budget session to address the years-long ferry crisis.  This transportation crisis affects the…

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!’

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)

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…

WSF Addresses Today’s One-boat Service in San Juans

WSF Addresses Today’s One-boat Service in San Juans

Following is an official statement by WSF to key stakeholders. This statement was received by CNL2 at 9:41 a.m.WSF is experiencing service disruptions, for different reasons, around the system this morning, especially affecting service to the San Juan Islands.  We either have resolved, or are working on resolving them, but here are explanations.We fully understand the…

Normally Four Boats, This Morning One Boat Operated on the San Juans Routes

Normally Four Boats, This Morning One Boat Operated on the San Juans Routes

With both the #1 Samish and #2 Yakima vessels being out of service due to unscheduled maintenance, the #4 Tilikum lacked crew.The #3 Kaleetan was the only vessel running from the start of service until now, 9:30 a.m.This is a developing story. CNL2 will have more to report today.

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CNL2 is now a registered Washington state nonprofit corporation. While we are able to accept donations now, our 501(c)3 designation is pending IRS review, and our tax-exempt status is subject to the IRS’ discretion.We will keep supporters updated on our IRS status. In the meantime, you can support us financially to help us continue 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

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…

Bryan Hoyer Explains the Role 50 Local HAM Operators Are Ready to Play at Any Moment
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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 PAGEIf 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 of…

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