Here’s a thought…
“To be clear, we don’t know if A.I. models are conscious. I don’t know. I’m genuinely uncertain.”
CHRISTOPHER OLAH
Human Error in Hyak Collision
from Jen Fielder, Washington State Department of Transportation WSF implementing system-wide improvements to help prevent future incidents A recent investigation concludes that human error was responsible for a collision Sept. 13 between Washington State Ferries vessel Hyak and a motor yacht. The incident happened at the confluence of Harney
Letter to the Editor: Realtor Signs Detract from Atmosphere
One thing that contributes to Orcas' pleasant rural atmosphere is the lack of real estate signs along our roadways. For this, we can thank our local realtors. (Would that our local politicians adopt a similar policy!) However, there is some backsliding. I have seen the below on routes I travel
Verizon Stayed Up On Orcas, Now Fully Restored to All Islands
from Cullen Heaney Verizon crews working in Roach Harbor to restore service. Although Verizon Wireless did not have an outage on Orcas Island, they have been working diligently to restore their network in other affected areas in the San Juan Islands. Verizon Wireless worked hard over the weekend
CenturyLInk Explains Most Recent Phone Outage This Week
from Jan Kampbell The blockage that was reported on Orcas Island, Tuesday, November 12, was caused by call volumes exceeding capacity, and Orcas Island customers that tried making calls while we were at 100% were not able to make any calls including 911. We have added additional capacity and will
Library Hosts Financial Check-up this Evening
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library, 500 Rose Street The Orcas Island Public Library continues the spring Money Smart program series, with a free class, “Your Financial Health, End-of-Year Checkup.” Popular presenter, Don Cooper, CPA with the Friday Harbor firm of Lake, Kennedy, McCulloch will
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Today
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road The agenda for the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee calls for: Old Business: Status of Fire Station Meeting Room CUP Filing The Hump – who has responsibility for removal? The Deer Harbor
Big Smiles! Dental Van Returning
from Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Friday & Saturday, November 15-16, Orcas Community Church The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on November 15 and 16. The Clinic will provide care to qualifying community members. Services provided during the clinic are free
Women & Spirituality Discussion
from Shawn Shelton | UPDATED TIME/DATE: Thursday, November 14, Heartwood House, 7:00 p.m. Bea Harris. Bea Harris, a counselor, minister, and former educator has facilitated workshops around the world for over 40 years. We are proud to have here with us on Orcas Island where she will lead
A Step Forward and Some Bad News on Phone Service Repair
from Stan Matthews On its Monday morning, November 11 conference call, CenturyLink reported plans to restore voice mail service to customers. A company representative said that there appears to be enough service capacity to divert some of the lines now dedicated to voice calling to restore that service “within the
They Came From Opposite Corners of the Country to Help
by Lin McNulty Sprint guys Michael Katterhenry (l) Casey Mullenburg (r) Photo: Lin McNulty The Sprint Emergency Response Team sprinted to action and came to Orcas Island, bringing with them COLTs to help with the recent telephone outage. Casey Mullenburg, Seattle, Michael Katterhenry from Orlando Florida, and Cary
CenturyLink Severed Fiber Located: An Earthquake?
from Meg Andrews, CenturyLink Marketing & Media Relations- Seattle, WA | UPDATE: 9:34 a.m., Tuesday, November 12 CenturyLink restoration efforts on the barge are temporally suspended due to inclement weather and 40 knot winds. CenturyLink has brought in an additional tug boat (total of three) to assist in stabilizing the
RockIsland Updates Subscribers on Attempts to Restore Service
from Mike Greene, RockIsland Please be advised that CenturyLink is still running at very much reduced capacity for DSL service and dial-tone services in San Juan County, and on San Juan Island in particular. At this time any DSL related issues are being "grouped" into a master ticket with CenturyLink,
News from Hughes: Revisiting the Cable Break
by Margie Doyle Council Member Rick Hughes Orcas Council Member Rick Hughes looked surprisingly relaxed for a week in which he admitted to getting little sleep – last week, when the breakage of a CenturyLink marine cable resulted in multiple outages in telephone and internet services throughout the
American Legion Hosts Public in Honoring Vets
by Margie Doyle "Let us will to live as well as die for our country." from the American Legion Observances Handbook At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, veterans and other members of the public gathered at the American Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Road to honor "the service of veterans
Rosario is Going Green
by Cara Russell The building that houses the obsolete generator at Rosario's Moran Mansion. Photo: Cara Russell The Rosario Mansion will be in the dark from November 10—15 for the purpose of going green and keeping in step with Robert Moran’s original vision. All of Rosario facilities (excluding
Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget
from Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin K. O'Brien Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 5:30 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Hall, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be holding their regular November meeting. Among the regular business, there are two important agenda items that will be discussed:
