Town Council granted public hearing continuation on Friday Harbor House to October 17, 2024 
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Town Council granted public hearing continuation on Friday Harbor House to October 17, 2024 

Thursday, August 19, 2024 The Town of Friday Harbor has continued the public hearing on the Friday Harbor House Development Agreement to October 17, 2024, at the regularly scheduled Council meeting at a time to be posted to the Town’s website one week prior. The applicant stated the request for a continuation is to allow…

Jonathan Welch endorses Rick Hughes

Jonathan Welch endorses Rick Hughes

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 11:55 a.m. JONATHAN WELCH RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT TODAY I’d like to thank my Campaign Manager Julie Remington, Jeff Noedel of SanJuans.Today (formerly known as CNL2.com), and the voters of San Juan County.  While my race is over, I am now endorsing Rick Hughes for San Juan County Council District #2. I have…

Introducing ‘SanJuans.Today’ – the rebranded CNL2

Introducing ‘SanJuans.Today’ – the rebranded CNL2

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m. One-year-old CNL2.com is now SanJuans.Today That’s SanJuans (dot) Today (not dot. com) Our new nonprofit Board chose the new name and logo to make it easier to remember and closer to the collective heart of the archipelago. “The brand name SanJuans.Today captures the “where” and “when” of this…

THE INTERVIEW MENTIONED BY SEATTLE TIMES:  Dr. Raul Garcia is running for U.S. Senate (some of the interview spoken in Espanol)
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THE INTERVIEW MENTIONED BY SEATTLE TIMES: Dr. Raul Garcia is running for U.S. Senate (some of the interview spoken in Espanol)

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Friday, August 9, 2024 Whether you ever vote for him or not, you might enjoy watching our interview of Dr. Raul Garcia. He stopped by CNL2 today for an interview; he and his lovely wife Jessica were on their way to check-in at Roche Harbor…

GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ON WSF: “The San Juans community has been tolerant to the ‘nth degree…”
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GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ON WSF: “The San Juans community has been tolerant to the ‘nth degree…”

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Saturday, August 24, 2024by Jeff Noedel Governor Jay Inslee visited San Juan Island today, and he rekindled hope that the State may help with with some kind of solution – temporary or permanent – if and when we experience the kind of meltdown of Washington…

The Big Store subject of big investigation – Investigation slowed but not compromised by high number of vacant positions in Sheriff’s Office
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The Big Store subject of big investigation – Investigation slowed but not compromised by high number of vacant positions in Sheriff’s Office

Friday, August 23, 2024By Jeff Noedel FRIDAY HARBOR, WA–The investigation continues of potential drug distribution crimes committed at The Big Store located at 420 Argyle Ave. in Friday Harbor, WA. “We’re sifting through all the evidence,” San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter told CNL2 today. “Criminal charges are expected,” he added. On Wednesday, yellow tape…

IMPASSE TO BE BROKEN: WSF Engineers’ union and State of Washington enter arbitration today
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IMPASSE TO BE BROKEN: WSF Engineers’ union and State of Washington enter arbitration today

Friday, August 23, 2024 Washington State Ferries’ engine room crew represented by their union, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, and state negotiators in the Washington Office of Financial Management reached an impasse in bargaining over terms and conditions of their contract. They begin interest arbitration today, Friday, August 23. Arbitration is expected to be complete by next Friday,…

Town of Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Grant application deadline September 9
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Town of Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Grant application deadline September 9

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications through September 9, 2024, for grants to promote events and activities taking place within the town in 2025. Up to a total of $70,000 is available to be allocated among all…

Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pickering scheduled for Sat., Sep. 28
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Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pickering scheduled for Sat., Sep. 28

A Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pickering (December 11, 1940 to May 24, 2024) has been scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lopez Islander Resort & Marina, 2864 Fisherman Bay Rd. on Lopez Island. Barbara Jean Pickering, a cherished Lopez Island native and devoted community member, passed away peacefully…

BREAKING: Governor rejects San Juan County funding proposal for expanded walk-on ferry services during WSF inter-island outages
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BREAKING: Governor rejects San Juan County funding proposal for expanded walk-on ferry services during WSF inter-island outages

ORIGINAL: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 @ 12:50 p.m. Asked and answered.And the answer is no. CNL2 has learned that a representative for Governor Jay Inslee have told leaders of San Juan County government that the State will not agree to the proposal made by the County for special supplemental passenger ferry and small barge services…

UPDATED:  Many San Juan County residents thankful for smooth ferry service during County Fair week
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UPDATED: Many San Juan County residents thankful for smooth ferry service during County Fair week

UPDATED: Tuesday, August 20, 2024by Jeff NoedelIt was like a thing of the past: reliable service in the San Juans provided by Washington State Ferries from the day before the Fair (set-up day) through the day after the Fair, with accumulating lateness in some trips as Monday wore on.One candidate for San Juan County Council…

WHEN THE ‘WHEELS CAME OFF’ THE FERRIES: 171 sailings canceled in 3-1/2 weeks in July
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WHEN THE ‘WHEELS CAME OFF’ THE FERRIES: 171 sailings canceled in 3-1/2 weeks in July

Wednesday, August 14, 2024by Jeff NoedelA two-page fact sheet prepared by San Juan County government for, among other constituents, the Governor of the the State of Washington, was released to the public yesterday. It can be seen here.It’s an important and sobering read. The County Council instructed County employees to gather facts (quantitative and qualitative)…