Does Everyone Understand?  We’re Building This for You.  We Won’t Own CNL2 Much Longer.

Does Everyone Understand? We’re Building This for You. We Won’t Own CNL2 Much Longer.

A message from Jeff Noedel After investing money in — and working without pay — to build CNL2 for the past 1-1/2 years, Jeremy Tyler and I have decided to give up ownership of CNL2. The process has begun to convert CNL2 into a non-profit. With this change, CNL2 will never make us wealthy, no…

Rick Hughes Discusses Ferry Solutions, County-Town Lawsuit, ‘Food Sovereignty’ for Children
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Rick Hughes Discusses Ferry Solutions, County-Town Lawsuit, ‘Food Sovereignty’ for Children

CNL2 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. San Juan County Council residency district 2 candidate Rick Hughes shares actions he advocates for the County to take related to transportation (beginning to 50:15 minutes); the County lawsuit against the Town of Friday Harbor over the County’s water usage at the Fairgrounds (until 58:20); and food…

Mayor Ray Jackson on the Sacred Meaning of Memorial Day (includes this morning’s parade footage)
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Mayor Ray Jackson on the Sacred Meaning of Memorial Day (includes this morning’s parade footage)

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Raymont “Ray” Jackson is the kind of person who ends up in leadership positions. In addition to Mayor, one of several fraternal organizations and service organizations in which he has a leadership position is American Legion Post 163 in Friday Harbor. He currently serves as…

Public Meeting June 5 to Discuss Trail Routes on San Juan Island
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Public Meeting June 5 to Discuss Trail Routes on San Juan Island

THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT WAS PUBLISHED IN THE SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEBSITE SATURDAY, MAY 26 The County is exploring trail routes between the Town of Friday Harbor and Zylstra Lake Preserve, as well as other routes and destinations that connect the Town with neighborhoods, public lands, and other amenities. The community is invited to a…

Sat., Jun. 1: Special Film Presentation – The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words – Film’s Director will be in Attendance

Sat., Jun. 1: Special Film Presentation – The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words – Film’s Director will be in Attendance

Friday Harbor Film Festival, in collaboration with Frame of Mind Films and the San Juan Island Museum of Art, presents The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words on Saturday, June 1 at 7 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. This award-winning production from Frame of Mind Films uniquely…

OPALCO Pursuing a Bold Tidal Power Generation Project
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OPALCO Pursuing a Bold Tidal Power Generation Project

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. In an exclusive report published recently in the Salish Current, reporter Toby Cooper makes a deep dive into a project Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is exploring in which a football field-sized machine would be tethered to the sea floor at a point between…

IT STREAMED LIVE TODAY:  CNL2 Radio with Jeff Noedel & Dave Schnuckel (special guest Jon Welch)

IT STREAMED LIVE TODAY: CNL2 Radio with Jeff Noedel & Dave Schnuckel (special guest Jon Welch)

CNL2 Radio is off and running. We will stream another hour of live radio next Friday at noon. In today’s stream (Friday, May 24, 2024), we introduced co-host Dave Schnuckel. We read a couple news stories and heard an excellent weather forecast from Dave. We played two recorded songs by Terry Lush. We chatted with…

BC Ferries Buying Four ‘Zero-emission’ Vessels
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BC Ferries Buying Four ‘Zero-emission’ Vessels

In addition to the six new hybrid electric “Island Class” vessels that BC Ferries put into service in the past five years, the agency is now ordering four new battery electric ferries to be used on small-volume and shorter routes. At the same time, the agency is also commissioning the building of the accompanying battery-charging…

,000 ‘Special Boost’ Tourism Ad Campaign Underway
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$20,000 ‘Special Boost’ Tourism Ad Campaign Underway

RADIO AD CAN BE PLAYED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Atop the normal Spring season annual tourism advertising campaign proffered by the San Juan Islands Tourism Bureau, a $20,000 “Special Boost” media campaign has been running in Seattle media since May 6. The purpose of the campaign — funded by the Town of Friday…

‘Millennial’ Adrian Kilpatrick Brings Voice of Younger Generations to County Council Race
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‘Millennial’ Adrian Kilpatrick Brings Voice of Younger Generations to County Council Race

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Adrian Kilpatrick is 39, but he looks and thinks like many 29-year-olds. In CNL2’s hour-long interview yesterday, Kilpatrick’s passion for the environment was never far away. And when the subject comes to affordable housing, his hands wave in large circular motions, suggesting affordable housing is…

BREAKING: Jessica Hudson Hired as Jan Juan County’s New County Manager – Starts July 15
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BREAKING: Jessica Hudson Hired as Jan Juan County’s New County Manager – Starts July 15

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 22, 2024 – The San Juan County Council today announced the hiring of a new County Manager – Jessica Hudson. Hudson is currently the Director at Fairfax County Public Library in Fairfax, Virginia where she oversees a system of 23 public facilities, a budget of $35 million, and staff of 550…

AIRED LIVE TUESDAY:  Kari McVeigh Hopes to Bring Her Leadership Experience to County Council
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AIRED LIVE TUESDAY: Kari McVeigh Hopes to Bring Her Leadership Experience to County Council

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Kari McVeigh, a San Juan Island resident, currently serves as Superintendent of the tiny Shaw School District. In total, she has 48 years of experience in education, most of them in administration. She gives the Friday Harbor Schools an “A-” grade. Other subjects discussed include:…

BREAKING: San Juan County Sues Town of Friday Harbor over Water Access
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BREAKING: San Juan County Sues Town of Friday Harbor over Water Access

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT TODAY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 21, 2024 – San Juan County made the difficult decision Tuesday, May 21, to file a lawsuit against the Town of Friday Harbor in an effort to protect access to water at the Fairgrounds.  “It was a difficult decision, but Council felt…

Western Washington University to continue talks as WWU begins strike
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Western Washington University to continue talks as WWU begins strike

The following is a statement from Western Washington University. Bellingham, WA  — As the Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) begins its strike today, Western Washington University will be meeting with its WAWU bargaining partners to reach a swift and sustainable agreement that minimizes the impact on WWU students and their academic pursuits.  WWU’s campus is open…