San Juan Safaris shares this incredible photo from their Whale Watch & Wildlife Tour aboard MV Sea Lion. This humpback breached over 30 times, and traveled right past Friday Harbor in San Juan Channel. The photo was shot by Naturalist Kevin Culmback. Thanks for sharing!

Oren and Peggy Combs have a new chef! Matt Colony has returned to Friday Harbor after several years away. You may rembember him from 2006 to 2008 when he worked at various places including Friday Harbor House and the Front Street Ale House. He’s here now at the Rumor Mill using his talents and skills  Continue Reading

A couple of items here sent over from Phyllis at Public Works: 1. The county has scheduled the demolition of the Frits building, across from the Courthouse on Second Street, to begin on Tuesday the 28th of May with completion by the 31st. The original building was a kit home from the Sears Catalog. With  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s happening around here… More TripAdvisor awards – Becki Day mentioned that Vinny’s Restaurant also won a Certificate of Excellence Award, and  Pete and Erin Ancich of San Juan Excursions as well. San Juan Excursions is entering into its 21st season and running daily tours out of Friday Harbor. Tom Ashcraft is looking  Continue Reading

This is the last week of the Historical Society’s events for Heritage Month 2013. Click here to see their flyer with dates and descriptions. (PDF)

Mariya Porten, speaking for Shann Weston’s family, sends her thanks to you… Last Friday night, May 17th, our family was the recipient of a fundraiser organized to assist my mother, Shann Weston with her medical costs as she undergoes treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The event was incredible for our family on so many  Continue Reading

The Port of Friday Harbor will participate in this year’s National Marina Day on June 8th with a “Welcome to the Water” Marina Festival. Islanders and visitors are encouraged to discover or be reacquainted with the fun times of the boating lifestyle. The Port’s festival will be held from 10am to 3pm on Front Street,  Continue Reading

Remember where Bistro Garden was over on Web Street? Jeff Altman is opening a new restaurant there called The Greenhouse Cafe and he’s planning to open the doors for business the first week of June. To start with, they will feature fresh juices bottled every morning, vegetarian and vegan lunches – Wraps, Salads, Soups, homemade  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Fitness has completed conversion of the islands only public access, year around pool to a Salt PureÒ pool. “There are a lot of benefits to this conversion” says owner, Paul Hopkins.  “After months of research, it became clear that this is not only a good business move, but something I had to  Continue Reading

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon has collapsed and dropped into the river. Apparently caused by an oversize-load vehicle hitting the steel girders. Here’s KING 5 News with more…