UPDATED: GOVERNOR ORDERS .5 MILLION IN STATE ‘EMERGENCY FUNDS’ FOR LOCAL FERRY & BARGE SERVICES & WEEKEND INTER-ISLAND SERVICE THROUGH WINTER 2025
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UPDATED: GOVERNOR ORDERS $1.5 MILLION IN STATE ‘EMERGENCY FUNDS’ FOR LOCAL FERRY & BARGE SERVICES & WEEKEND INTER-ISLAND SERVICE THROUGH WINTER 2025

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.UPDATE1 at 5:13 p.m. by Jeff Noedel FRIDAY HARBOR, WA–In a 1:00 p.m. meeting today at the Brickworks meeting space, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that he has ordered $1.5 million in state emergency funds to help the San Juans cope with canceled sailings in the Washington State Ferry…

‘BOXED OUT’ EPISODE #3: Synergies between Conservation Land Bank & affordable housing
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‘BOXED OUT’ EPISODE #3: Synergies between Conservation Land Bank & affordable housing

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Sunday, September 15, 2024 Directed by Jeremy TylerWritten summary by Jeff NoedelProduced at SanJuans.Today Studios in Friday Harbor, WA Boxed Out host Amanda Lynn welcomes Lincoln Bormann, Director of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank. The conversation investigates the ways that conversation…

PART 1 OF 2: Supporters of Fire levy adjustment campaign try to close the deal
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PART 1 OF 2: Supporters of Fire levy adjustment campaign try to close the deal

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Wednesday, September 11, 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 Maureen See and John McDowell, two vocal supporters of San…

PART 2 OF 2: It takes a very special person – This would be a good time to return the favor…
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PART 2 OF 2: It takes a very special person – This would be a good time to return the favor…

ByJeremy Tyler

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Originally Published Thursday, September 12, 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 Maureen See and John McDowell, two vocal supporters of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue’s proposed levy…

CNL2 likely to close studio in September due to insufficient revenue – Fresh content will continue into the future
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CNL2 likely to close studio in September due to insufficient revenue – Fresh content will continue into the future

BySanJuans.Today Administration

Monday, September 9, 2024 Since January, the CNL2 Studio has enabled scores of live public affairs shows, government leader and candidate interviews, and musical performances.  However, subscription purchases are flat at this time and donations have been uneven (although some very generous, thank you!).  Today, there is still no visible or predictable source of revenue present that…

Robert S. Tripp (April 30, 1937 to August 31, 2024) – was test pilot, Summer resident of SJI

Robert S. Tripp (April 30, 1937 to August 31, 2024) – was test pilot, Summer resident of SJI

ByJeff Noedel

Robert (Bob) Tripp had a life full and overflowing with adventure. It began when he was a newborn dropped off at the front door of a church, he was then adopted into a wonderful family and grew up in Belvedere, Illinois. In college, he was a very competitive fencer. At a very young age, he…

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

ByJeremy Tyler

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

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

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’

ByJeff Noedel

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

ByJeff Noedel

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

ByJeremy Tyler

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’

ByJeff Noedel

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

ByJeremy Tyler

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

ByJeff Noedel

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,…