The Salish Sea & the lives it carries
A sea of islands.
Countless stories.
True memories, imagined adventures, and lives shaped by the islands and waters of the Salish Sea. Come for a story. Get to know the communities—and the people caring for them.
From the collection
“Each stroke revealed another impossible brightness.”
Deer Harbor · Orcas Island
Open the collection
The stories begin here.
A small beginning. Room for many voices.
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The Ground Between Them
On a walk from Friday Harbor to American Camp, two men revisit the gunshot that nearly started a war.
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Between Strokes
As summer ends, two kayakers leave Deer Harbor with an unanswered question—and find something glowing in the dark.
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Feet First
Two old friends, a cliff above Cascade Lake, and a pep talk that leaves something to be desired.
Soon, in your headphones
A voice from the islands.
Short stories, read aloud. We’re preparing our first podcast episodes, each under 15 minutes, with a brief spotlight on an organization helping island communities. For now, settle in with a story on the page.
Island community
Islanders Helping Islanders
The islands are home to people who show up for one another. Meet the organizations helping our neighbors, from food access and recovery to care and comfort at the end of life.
Our first spotlights: Friday Harbor Food Bank, Recovery Rides, and Hospice of San Juan.
We share their work to build awareness. We do not collect donations on their behalf.
There is room for your story
A crossing. A neighbor.
A day you never forgot.
Personal stories and fiction rooted in the San Juan Islands and the wider Salish Sea. Finished pieces, rough drafts, and the beginnings of an idea are all welcome.