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Kristen Douglas-Seitz: Young Artist Works in Ancient Method
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Top WSF Leaders Talk ‘Culture Change,’ Fewer Cancelations, New Boats in 2028, Public-Private Partnerships, Sidney Route & More
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEThe good news: according to Washington State Ferry (WSF) data from January 1st to May 12th, 98 percent of sailings were completed (not always on time). Almost 60 new deck employees have been hired. A special shuttle for WSF crew at the beginning and end of watches (shifts)…
County Council Member Jane Fuller Talks CCA-repeal, Ferries, Budget, Renewable Energy, 32-hour Workweek, Hopes for County-FH Unity & More
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEThis morning, CNL2’s Jeff Noedel interviewed San Juan County Council Chairperson The Hon. Jane Fuller.Subjects discussed included:Unfortunately, we ran out of time to discuss affordable housing, which deserves its own show. Jane agreed to return to CNL2 to discuss affordable housing in the future.This CNL2 video is approximately…
Friday Harbor Food Bank Running at Capacity – Need Continues to Grow
Thanks to the legendary generosity of San Juan Islanders, the Friday Harbor Food Bank is still in a position to help all those who approach the “store.” But the need is significant, and the need is growing.We were surprised to learn that demand for food bank services increases in the summer, due to seasonal workers…
‘Who Ate the Pig’ is #1 Question for National Park ‘Storyteller’ Jeff Hodge
CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEJeff Hodge is the San Juan Island National Historic Park’s Lead Interpretive Ranger — Lead for a team of three storytelling rangers here. Much of his life, Jeff wanted to be a park ranger. This is his dream job.The National Park here is one of the island’s…
Countdown to Opening: Orcas Bakery in Delicious Dress Rehearsals
The huge French oven has been assembled and is still being fine-tuned. Painting continues. But incredible seawater bagels are already in production. Since these bagels are already perfect, many are going to co-op members who subscribed to pre-orders — part of a successful crowdfunding in the 1st quarter. And two hot bagels were doled out…
Sheriff Urged Bail for Brett Isaac Hickman After Arrest at Orcas’ Island Market
In a 23-minute preliminary hearing held in District Court Thursday Judge Carolyn Jewett found probable cause in an arrest related to alleged obstructing law enforcement against Brett Isaac Hickman, 43, at Orcas Island Market on Orcas Island. The incident happened on Wednesday, May 8. On Thursday, the judge expressed concern about Hickman’s ability to represent…
UPDATE: Third Candidate for County Council District 1 Filed: Adrian Kilpatrick
Adrian Kilpatrick filed as a candidate for San Juan County Council late last week. He is a resident of Residency District 1. CNL2 has reached out to the newest candidate to offer an interview.ORIGINAL ARTICLE: San Juan County Council Candidate Filing Ends Friday at 5:00 p.m.May 6, 2024TO VIEW CNL2 VIDEO INTERVIEWS OF THE CANDIDATES,…
Highlights from Recent Spring Thespian Showcase
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEThe May 5th Spring Thespian Showcase at Brickworks was a big success. Many chairs for the audience were set in advance, but as the show continued more and more chairs were needed. By the end, the size of the audience had doubled.Twenty songs and readings were performed by…
UPDATE: Town of Friday Harbor Grants Tourism Bureau Request for $20,000 Campaign to Combat Ferry-reliability Perceptions
In its most recent meeting (May 2), the Friday Harbor Town Council voted unanimously to grant a request for $20,000 in incremental funding to the Tourism Commission for a special springtime media campaign aimed at feeder markets. It’s the “Getting Here is Half the Fun” campaign (described below).In brief remarks, Bureau Executive Director Deborah Hoskinson…
Happy Mothers Day
For the mothers among us, and the mothers we miss — this is Mothers Day.
We Missed the Solar Eclipse Last Month, So What? We Have Northern Lights!
Some 200 cars and trucks lined Redoubt Rd. at South Beach in the San Juan Island National Historical Park after sunset last night (Fri., May 10, 2024).Not much was happening as the 9:00 p.m. hour wore on, and a few cars departed. But as every last sign of the sunset waned by 10:00 p.m., a…
Northern Lights Fans! Tonight May be Your Lucky Night
A “severe” geomagnetic solar storm will befall Earth tonight, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Extreme solar activity (solar flares and coronal mass ejections [CMEs]) began Wednesday, 2:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The event begins on Earth tonight and could ripple through the weekend.CMEs are explosions of plasma and magnetic fields from the…
President Visiting Seattle Tonight, Tomorrow
In case you are traveling to Seattle this weekend, President Joe Biden is scheduled to arrive in Seattle during the rush hour tonight (Fri., May 10, 2024). Presidential visits are known to create significant traffic jams.The President will attend fundraisers tonight and tomorrow. Details are being withheld for security reasons, but there are indications Air…