The Center for Whale Research shares some positive news from the Southern Resident orca K Pod. On Saturday, July 9, we met the newest member of K Pod, K45. We received word that Southern Resident orcas were inbound from the west side of Vancouver Island, and in the group were members of K Pod whom  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. The Dirt On Soap Leave those dirty plastic shower bottles behind and swap out for a good old bar of soap. You can find excellent soap alternatives — many made locally —  for hands, face, body,  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Food Storage Quit the plastic wrap. There are many fantastic alternatives such wax wraps, reusable containers, and washable snack bags.

San Juan Community Theatre shares news about one of their upcoming live performances. Alpha Yaya Diallo will perform a live concert at the San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Diallo, originally from Guinea, West Africa, is a talented guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Canada. He’s earned the reputation for incredible  Continue Reading

San Juan County sends along notice about the upcoming public hearing related to the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update. The Planning Commission will take public testimony on a proposed ordinance adopting the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update on Friday, July 15. After taking testimony, the Planning Commission will deliberate on their recommendation to the County Council. The  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Support Local Farmers Visiting the farmers market and farm stands are fun and supports the hardworking local farmers and crafters in our community. As an added bonus, fruit and vegetables are sold loose and not in plastic.

APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society—Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Fiona Curliss as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for July. Fiona came to volunteer for APS-FH in January of this year. As a new resident to San Juan Island, she came to work on  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank shares news about a public event taking place next Saturday, July 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There’s more to the west side of San Juan Island than orcas. Dr. Erika Iyengar of Muhlenberg College, and long-time researcher at Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to lead an exploration  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Avoid Fruit & Veggies Wrapped in Plastic Seek out and choose fruit and vegetables sold loose and not plastic-wrapped or pre-packaged. Bring lightweight reusable bags for holding your items in instead of the plastic ones provided.

The San Juan Islands Art Museum shares a detailed look at one of their current exhibitions. With a growing humanitarian disaster taking shape in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power, James Longley’s timely exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art focuses on everyday life in Kabul’s old city. On  Continue Reading