10th Annual Chamber Music Festival on San Juan Island begins tonight
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10th Annual Chamber Music Festival on San Juan Island begins tonight

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Friday, September 6, 2024 Video Directed by Jeremy TylerHosted by Sasha von DassowProduced at SanJuans.Today Studios in Friday Harbor, WA At noon today, SJI’s own Sasha von Dassow gave SanJuans.Today viewers a peek at this weekend’s 10th Annual Chamber Music Festival on San Juan…

,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in Skagit County triple murder
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$15,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in Skagit County triple murder

The U.S. Marshals-led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, is now offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jason Birman. Birman is wanted for three counts of Murder in the Second Degree related to the killings of Erin Birman, Taylor Dawson,…

Mayor Ray Jackson proclaims today ‘Mayor Gary G. Boothman Day’
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Mayor Ray Jackson proclaims today ‘Mayor Gary G. Boothman Day’

Last week, Gary Boothman died. He was Mayor of Friday Harbor from 1999 to 2005. The town government has lowered flags at all town properties today and through the weekend. Following is a proclamation issued by Mayor Ray Jackson: WHEREAS, Gary Boothman like many Town citizens cared about his community. Gary humbly began his public service…

‘BOXED OUT’ EPISODE #2 – FRC is on the front line of personal housing crises – includes a caller question
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‘BOXED OUT’ EPISODE #2 – FRC is on the front line of personal housing crises – includes a caller question

A SANJUANS.TODAY VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Thursday, September 5, 2024Show produced by Amanda LynnDirected by Dave SchnuckelAudio Engineering by Jeremy TylerSummary written by Jeff Noedel Welcome to the second episode of “Boxed Out,” hosted by Amanda Lynn, executive director of the San Juan Community Home Trust! This is part 2 of…

Steve Porten describes our beautiful hospice program here
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Steve Porten describes our beautiful hospice program here

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Thursday, September 5, 2024 Directed by Jeremy TylerWritten summary by Jeff NoedelProduced at SanJuans.Today Studios in Friday Harbor, WA After 40+ live streamed weekly episodes of “Hey…What’s going on around here?” SanJuans.Today experienced two failed live streams, the second was last week. So…

WSF explains challenges in running inter-island route: ‘We expect this situation to improve’

WSF explains challenges in running inter-island route: ‘We expect this situation to improve’

FOLLOWING IS AN ARTICLE WRITTEN BY WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES Wednesday, September 4, 2024 “Navigating Staffing Challenges: The Realities Behind WSF’s Interisland Service” Washington State Ferries (WSF) is committed to increased reliability on the San Juan Islands’ Inter-island route, but faces significant challenges, sometimes daily, in doing so.  We hope this overview helps our customers understand…

CNL2 MEDIA GRANTED 501c3 TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
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CNL2 MEDIA GRANTED 501c3 TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

Sunday, September 1, 2024 by Jeremy Tyler Yesterday, CNL2 Media (now branded publicly as SanJuans.Today) learned that the IRS has granted our Washington nonprofit corporation 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This opens the door to donors who prefer to donate to Federally recognized nonprofits to whom donations are often tax deductible. (Consult your financial advisor in all significant…

Cabaret Corner – Puttin’ On The Ritz
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Cabaret Corner – Puttin’ On The Ritz

Sunday, September 1, 2024 Ladies and Gents, don your finest and waltz back in time to the Roaring ’20s with Cabaret Corner’s “Puttin’ On The Ritz” – a dazzling, singing extravaganza that brings the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age right to your doorstep!  Join them for an evening where the jazz is hot,…

PART 1 OF 3: SJI Fire & Rescue – ‘We turned something around that was headed in the wrong direction’ (20 mins)
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PART 1 OF 3: SJI Fire & Rescue – ‘We turned something around that was headed in the wrong direction’ (20 mins)

A SAN JUANS.TODAY VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Wednesday, August 28, 2024Directed by: Dave SchnuckelAudio Engineer: Jeremy TylerSummary written by: Jeff Noedel Dwight Colley, Chair Fire District 3, and Noel Monin, Chief, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue were our guests Tuesday. The interview begins with Dwight stating that the best decision…

PART 2 OF 3: To prevent major fires, we must prevent ‘conflagration’ (25 mins)
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PART 2 OF 3: To prevent major fires, we must prevent ‘conflagration’ (25 mins)

A SAN JUANS.TODAY VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Friday, August 30, 2024 Video Directed by Dave SchnuckelAudio direction by Jeremy TylerWritten summary by Jeff NoedelProduced at SanJuans.Today Studios in Friday Harbor, WA On Tuesday, Heather Spaulding and Jeff Noedel spoke with Dwight Colley, Chair Fire District 3, and Noel Monin, Chief,…

PART 3 OF 3: SJI Fire & Rescue hasn’t had a levy increase in 61 years – They say it’s crucial now (18 mins)
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PART 3 OF 3: SJI Fire & Rescue hasn’t had a levy increase in 61 years – They say it’s crucial now (18 mins)

A SANJUANS.TODAY VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Saturday, August 31, 2024 Video Directed by Dave SchnuckelAudio direction by Jeremy TylerWritten summary by Jeff NoedelProduced at SanJuans.Today Studios in Friday Harbor, WA On Tuesday, Heather Spaulding and Jeff Noedel spoke with Commissioner Dwight Colley, Chair Fire District #3, and Noel Monin, Chief, San Juan Island Fire &…

THREE NEW VOLUNTEERS IN ONE DAY! Volunteer Help Wanted at SanJuans.Today – volunteer news writer, volunteer video editor (will train)
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THREE NEW VOLUNTEERS IN ONE DAY! Volunteer Help Wanted at SanJuans.Today – volunteer news writer, volunteer video editor (will train)

Whether you’re a young person who has career aspirations in journalism, or a retiree who wrote news copy back in the day — SanJuans.Today (formerly CNL2) intends to launch a 5-minute newscast each day at noon, as soon as we have some writing help. We need one or more volunteer part-time writers! At the same…

62 successful live streams and 2 fails – We fired our Dacast video live streaming service today

62 successful live streams and 2 fails – We fired our Dacast video live streaming service today

NOTE: The first episode of “Boxed Out” with Amanda Lynn WAS SUCCESSFULLY RECORDED. Only the live stream failed. WE WILL BE POSTING THE RECORDED SHOW as soon as possible. If you tried to watch our important livestream of the debut episode of “Boxed Out” with Amanda Lynn, then you were very frustrated. It was terrible….

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…