San Juan Islands

There’s good news – and some concerning news – about the endangered southern resident killer whales that were missing from the Salish Sea.All three…

It’s peak season for whale watching in the Salish Sea. But the iconic southern resident killer whales that for decades spent their summers here have been…

Experts and enthusiasts agree, whether on water or on land: it’s difficult to describe the feeling people get in the presence of orcas.“I wish you could…

Hot, dry weather is partly to blame for a wildfire in an unexpected place. At San Juan Island National Historical Park, hot metal debris from a historic…

Two recently designated national monuments in Washington state are among those vulnerable under an executive order from President Donald Trump. Locals in…

When funds are tight, it might be tempting for government to try to raise taxes or fees. But what if you could just inspire people to opt in and pay extra…

This week, scientists are scouring shoreline habitat near Westcott Bay on San Juan Island, hunting for green crabs. The Washington Sea Grant Crab Team,…

An incredibly rare Northwest butterfly has been listed as a species that qualifies it for federal protection. It’s small, and at first glance, it's mostly…

A small non-profit in the San Juan Islands has taken the lead in an international campaign to protect the Salish Sea from adverse effects of…

When you think of going whale watching, you probably envision taking a boat. But there’s a place on San Juan Island that’s considered one of the best…