Island News
Casting Call: Submissions for USO show due July 1
Step back in time and help us celebrate America’s 250th with a lively, community-powered USO show! The United Service Organization (USO) is an American charitable corporation that provides live entertainment, like comedians, actors, and musicians to members of the armed forces and their families. The San Juan Island Library is channeling this spirit to create our […]
June 20: Annual Orca Sing
Join your friends and neighbors at Lime Kiln Point State Park on Saturday, June 20 at 7 PM for Orca Sing 2026! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic to enjoy the beauty of the park and the Salish Sea while listening to thoughtful speeches and local musicians. First Nations naturalists Odin Lonning and Orca […]
San Juan Islands WA Sheriff’s Log June 10-16: Fatal car accident starts fire; vandalism; upset passengers on wrong ferry
San Juan County Deputies responded to 195 calls from June 10-16, 2026 including: Lopez Fire & EMS responded to a wildland fire. Upon investigation, the fire was caused by a single vehicle fatality collision. The Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol, Orcas Island Fire, and the Coroner’s Office all responded. The matter is under investigation. .An Orcas […]
Larsen Cheers Trump Administration Backing Off Plan to End Key Ocean Monitoring Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement June 18, 2026.: “Monitoring our oceans is crucial to protect Northwest Washington’s coastlines, marine ecosystems and maritime economy. “The Trump administration’s attempt to remove hundreds of underwater instruments that help scientists understand ecosystem threats and natural disasters like El Niño was shortsighted and […]
First detections of highly invasive European green crab on Orcas Island
Orcas Island, WA — Evidence of invasive European green crab was detected for the first time on Orcas Island in May, when a Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Crab Team volunteer monitor and science teacher Amy Sprenger reported one of the distinctive five-pointed shells on Crescent Beach in Eastsound. Last week, follow up trapping efforts by Washington Department […]
Signs on light poles subject to $125 fine per posting per day
It is illegal to post signs, posters, flyers, and any other objects on light poles, benches, or other public property within the town of Friday Harbor without a permit per municipal code (Chapter 12.28 Private Use of Public Property). Each posting constitutes a civil infraction subject to a fine of $125, and each day is […]
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Updates: Real Estate is best when kept local
Using local real estate brokers and local real estate related service providers is very important when buying or selling real estate. Boots on the ground here brings the level of expertise required. Further, it is similar to buying locally sourced food and shopping to support local retailers and restaurants; any effort in this direction helps […]
Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act Advances to Full Senate
Bill bars major colleges from dropping women’s and Olympic sports teams; U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee endorsed it on Tuesday. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation with strong bipartisan support (19-9), sending the legislation to the full Senate for consideration. The landmark bill sets new rules and provides new tools to […]
June 20: Six events in one day including- 13th Three Lakes Marathon
June 20 | 7 am to 2 pm | Lakedale Resort | 4313 Roche Harbor Road | San Juan Island Join our annual celebration that has developed a reputation for excellence in community, health, fitness, family and FUN! 13th Three Lakes Triathlons, Olympic, Sprint and Youth distances and 23rd KINGS Market Half Marathon, 10k and 5K. Triathlon details: Lakedale […]
Lopez’s Iceberg Point reimagined for film a storm of syndicates
22-year-old Seattle filmmaker James Brammer began A Storm of Syndicates as a high school passion project at age 17. The film has since grown into an international production that recently premiered in Hollywood at the Harmony Gold Theater. The film is coming home for its Seattle Premiere at Majestic Bay Theatres on June 18. A Storm of Syndicates was shot entirely […]
Vehicle Auction
Abandoned Vehicle Auction Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10 am Preview from 9 to 10 am 1997 Isuzu WA Lic # Unknown Island Towing Impound Yard 600 Mullis St, Friday Harbor WA 98250 Must remove day of auction All Sales Final, as is, where is 360-378-7000
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Abandoned Vehicle Auction Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10 am Preview from 9 to 10 am 1997-Isuzu Rodeo WA Lic # Unknown Island Towing Impound Yard 600 Mullis St, Friday Harbor WA 98250 Must remove day of auction All Sales Final, as is, where is 360-378-7000
June 20: Six events in one day including- 13th Three Lakes Marathon
June 20 | 7 am to 2 pm | Lakedale Resort | 4313 Roche Harbor Road | San Juan Island Join our annual celebration that has developed a reputation for excellence in community, health, fitness, family and FUN! 13th Three Lakes Triathlons, Olympic, Sprint and Youth distances and 23rd KINGS Market Half Marathon, 10k and […]
June 16: Government of Canada’s Efforts to Protect Southern Resident killer whales from vessel-related disturbance – VIRTUAL EVENT
The Whale Museum’s Summer Lecture Series continues on June 16th at 7:00 PM with a remote lecture from Haley Welsh and Emma Giesbrecht from the Government of Canada! “Government of Canada’s Efforts to Protect Southern Resident killer whales from vessel-related disturbance”. This lecture will be remote-only presented through Zoom. Representatives from the Government of Canada […]
June 26: 3rd Annual Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz
June 26 | 2-4 pm, | East Sound | (Orcas Island) Are you one of the millions of Washington residents living on or near the Salish Sea? Join the Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz on June 26 to contribute to the largest single-day dataset of crab molts collected in our state. Learn more about green crab and efforts […]