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🌱 How a twice-rescued humpback is shaping whale protection from Friday Harbor.
Spotted on the Friday Harbor calendar: Knitting Underground
Coffee in hand, Friday Harbor? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a twice-rescued humpback is shaping whale protection from Friday Harbor.
Also on today's calendar: FHFF Best of the Fest: "Champions of the Golden Valley" and 3 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Shannon D.!
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Twice-rescued Humpback calf returns to Salish Sea (theorcasonian.com) — A young humpback whale twice disentangled by responders connected to The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor has been spotted back in the Salish Sea, confirming it survived serious past injuries. The story highlights how each entanglement case informs safer fishing practices and underscores the museum's need for continued funding. Locals are encouraged to support response teams and know how to report distressed marine mammals. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Friday Harbor
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★ Featured events ★
- Knitting Underground →
San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard St, Friday Harbor
12:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- FHFF Best of the Fest: "Champions of the Golden Valley" →
San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard St, Friday Harbor
7:00 pm - Flipside at San Juan Vineyard →
San Juan Vineyard, 3136 Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor
6:00 pm - San Juan Community Theatre, Friday Harbor, WA →
San Juan Community Theatre, 100 2nd St N, Friday Harbor
7:00 pm - Stand-up Comic: Marc Price →
San Juan Community Theatre, 100 2nd St N, Friday Harbor
7:30 pm - Roche Harbor Float Fest 2026 →
Roche Harbor Resort, 248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Friday Harbor
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
🗓 Events Nearby
- Friends of the Library Meeting →
Anacortes Public Library - Anacortes WA 98221
2:00 pm - Maker Space →
Anacortes Public Library - Anacortes WA 98221
3:30 pm - Farmers Market
Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Rotary Park next to the Chamber of Commerce
4:00 pm - 2026 August Multi-Chamber After Hours
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce NW Innovation Resource Center 1803 Northsound Drive, Sedro Wooley
4:30 pm - Friend to the Forest: Wildfire Resilience
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Friends of the ACFL: Forest Discovery Center 404 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
6:00 pm - 5th Annual Collaborative Golf Tournament 2026
Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce 32630 WA-20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our insurance experts will be at the Disaster Assistance Center in Spokane Aug.
11-12th from 9-6pm daily at the Shadle Park High School to answer your questions. https://www.khq.com/fires/spokanewildfires/insurance-experts-to… (Nextdoor ) - We're in Spokane a bit longer at the Disaster Assistance Center!
Come see us for help with your insurance needs. #wawx #wawildfire #WAFires #wafire #SpokaneStrong (Nextdoor )
- Peace Health posted a job opening for Emergency Department Technician/CNA - 135796 in Friday Harbor. Apply here.
- Western Washington University posted a job opening for Vice Provost for Enrollment Management in Anacortes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Friday Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anacortes
- This Local Commuter Routine Is Also the Best Way for Visitors to See the Seattle Area (afar.com)
- Free school supplies, resources for kids available at these back-to-school events (cascadiadaily.com)
- 19 days of closures to start Monday on SR 20 near Deception Pass (mynorthwest.com)
Oak Harbor
- Teens call the shots at film camp (whidbeynewstimes.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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