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…

Hay Bales at Dusk

Hay Bales at Dusk

ByJeremy Tyler

Golden bales of hay, carefully rolled and ready for the winter. These bales are a testament to the hard work of our farmers, ensuring that livestock have sustenance through the colder months. Captured during the golden hour on July 26, 2024, the light highlights the beauty of agricultural life on San Juan Island. 3

Community Water Taxi Releases Inter-island Survey Results
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Community Water Taxi Releases Inter-island Survey Results

ByJeff Noedel

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY COMMUNITY WATER TAXI In mid-February of 2024, the Community Water Taxi (CWT) released a survey meant to capture the community impacts of unreliable Washington State Ferries (WSF) interisland service on San Juan County (SJC) residents and offer a more complete picture of the current crisis in SJC and islanders’ specific…

OIFR Responds to Structure Fire Near Orcas Rd. This Morning

OIFR Responds to Structure Fire Near Orcas Rd. This Morning

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

EASTSOUND, WA – Orcas Island Fire & Rescue was called for a structure fire Friday morning in the Orcas Road area near the Golf Course.OIFR Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer was first on the scene and confirmed a working fire and occupants were accounted for and safe.The fire was extinguished shortly after arrival, crews completed extensive…

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 PAGEThe 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 work or…

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 NOONThis 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 Center assists…

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 SHOWThe 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 and founder…

At Anacortes Terminal Last Wednesday Night: Orcas Resident Told ‘No More Cars on Standby’ Only to Leave Car Behind, Walk-on, and Photograph Less-than-full Ferry

At Anacortes Terminal Last Wednesday Night: Orcas Resident Told ‘No More Cars on Standby’ Only to Leave Car Behind, Walk-on, and Photograph Less-than-full Ferry

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEAt approximately 5:26 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, Washington State Ferries alerted subscribers of alerts for San Juan routes that the #1 Samish’s final roundtrip of the evening was canceled “due to (a) shortage of Coast Guard documented crew.”Then at approximately 6:04 p.m., WSF issued an…

BREAKING: San Juan County Council Agrees to Phone Governor Jay Inslee – Will Ask Gov to Declare State of Emergency in WSF Service in San Juans
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BREAKING: San Juan County Council Agrees to Phone Governor Jay Inslee – Will Ask Gov to Declare State of Emergency in WSF Service in San Juans

ByJeff Noedel

In a San Juan County Council “workshop meeting” this morning, the Council agreed that the deteriorated quality of the services of Washington State Ferries — especially the inter-island service — has now risen to a “state of emergency.”The word “emergency” was uttered 10 times during the approximately 40-minute-long discussion.No vote was taken, but there appeared…

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

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

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGETuesday’s League of Women Voters candidates forum was held Thursday evening at the Orcas Senior Center. All three primary candidates for County Council Residency District 2 participated.Our recording is presented in three parts. This is part 1.Part 2 is here.Part 3 is here.This CNL2 video (part…

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

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

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGETuesday’s League of Women Voters candidates forum was held Thursday evening at the Orcas Senior Center. All three primary candidates for County Council Residency District 2 participated.Our recording is presented in three parts. This is part two.This CNL2 video is approximately 29-3/4 minutes in duration.

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

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

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGETuesday’s League of Women Voters candidates forum was held Thursday evening at the Orcas Senior Center. All three primary candidates for County Council Residency District 2 participated.Our recording is presented in three parts. This is part three.This CNL2 video is approximately 29 minutes in duration. 1

Washington State Ferries Selects ABB as Propulsion Single-source Vendor for 5 New Hybrid Ferries
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Washington State Ferries Selects ABB as Propulsion Single-source Vendor for 5 New Hybrid Ferries

ByJeff Noedel

ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single source vendor (PSSV) for its groundbreaking new hybrid electric 160-auto ferries. This project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable maritime transportation in the US and beyond, with ABB playing a pivotal role in the development…