Ten days ago, Japan announced it is resuming the hunting and processing of Fin Whales. Japan has been commercially whaling since it left the International Whaling Commission in 2019. In Japan, whale meat is sold in stores and in vending machines. Japan is one of just three nations that still commercially hunt whales. Norway and…
UPDATED: Saturday, May 18, 2024: The number of people (Google calls them “unique visitors”) visiting CNL2 in a one-month period has risen to 1,700 — a 21 percent increase from the last time we shared data (see Google Analytics dashboard screen shot above). Web traffic in news sites tends to look like a roller coaster….
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CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Kristen Douglas-Seitz is a sculptor who works in bronze (a metal made of mostly copper and a smaller ratio of tin). She had wanted to be a sculptor since her earliest memories. Breaking into sculpture from Tulsa, Oklahoma wasn’t easy. Years ago, her path crossed with Jocelyn…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE The 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…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE This 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…
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…
CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Jeff 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 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…
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…
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, 2024 TO VIEW CNL2 VIDEO INTERVIEWS OF…
CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE The 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…
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…
