Heather Spaulding Delves into Town-County Water Disagreement

Heather Spaulding Delves into Town-County Water Disagreement

Heather Spaulding, editor of The Journal of the San Juan Islands, discusses her reporting on the conflict over County water usage through the Town of Friday Harbor’s water system.  And she focuses on the priority for the larger discussion of the County’s water supply — the reality that continued growth is not possible without taking into account…

Friday Harbor Mayor Urges Public Protesting be Done on Courthouse Lawn

Friday Harbor Mayor Urges Public Protesting be Done on Courthouse Lawn

Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson dropped by CNL2 TV yesterday afternoon to share his personal feelings about local protests regarding the Hamas-Israel conflict. Jackson stressed he is not taking a side on the international issue, but is purely dealing with town matters, and feedback he is receiving from the business community. Specifically, Jackson addressed protest…

Marcia Walters hopes her inspiring wildlife photography honors public lands and conservation

Marcia Walters hopes her inspiring wildlife photography honors public lands and conservation

Marcia Walters, owner of Why Worry Photography, moved to San Juan Island in 2012 from Half Moon Bay, California.  A major reason for moving here, she told CNL2 TV:  the island’s natural beauty, and our National Park.Marcia always felt like an artist, from her earliest memories — even throughout her 37 year-career in nursing.  She…

Darleen Nixon’s Art Glass Creations sell in 50 galleries across U.S.

Darleen Nixon’s Art Glass Creations sell in 50 galleries across U.S.

Darleen Nixon owns Nixon Art Glass, located on Elena Drive, off of Roche Harbor Rd., just north of San Juan Island’s Sportsmans Lake. Her shop makes a wide variety of beautiful art glass creations, from jewelry to serving ware to home and garden decor. Darleen has a small creative staff to help her with production,…

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…

Special Online Screening of Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Special Online Screening of Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

On Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm PST on the fhff.org website, the Friday Harbor Film Festival will present a special FREE showing of the winner of the 2023 International Emmy Award in Arts Programming, Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On. This is part of the Best of the Fest series. Experience the story of the Oscar-winning…

Yamaha Develops Hydrogen Fuel Outboard

Yamaha Develops Hydrogen Fuel Outboard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has unveiled a protoype for the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The effort is part of Yamaha’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality: deploying multiple technology solutions.Yamaha joined…