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.
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
Friday August 14
5th Annual Collaborative Golf Tournament 2026 Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce 32630 WA-20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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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)
Ok Friday Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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