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
State Legislators Called to Special Session to Win 777X Project
Governor Inslee calls special session to approve package that ensures 777X project will be built in Washington from Governor Jay Inslee’s Communication Office Gov. Jay Inslee announced [on Wednesday, Nov. 6] he is calling legislators to a special session beginning Thursday, Nov. 7, to approve a legislative package that
Free Tooth Extractions Offered
from Terri Triplett Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Thursday November 14 for free extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment and receive additional information, call
Licensing Services Disrupted by Outages
by Milene Henley, County Auditor Because of the disruption of phone and Internet services to the islands, the Auditor’s Office is unable to provide normal vehicle and vessel licensing and titling services. No titles can be issued, no regular renewals can be processed, no title transfers can be recorded. We
Celebrity Chef at School – November 14th
Chef Madden Surbaugh by Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria is proud to announce that Chef Madden Surbaugh of New Leaf Cafe at the Outlook Inn will be our Celebrity Chef at the public school cafeteria on Thursday, November 14! Lunch is served in the school cafeteria from 11:30
San Juan County Early Vote Tally In
by Lin McNulty With a vote turnout of only 42.37% in this off-election year, San Juan County reports the following early results as of 8:06 p.m. Tuesday. San Juan County Proposition No. 1 Concerning a Charter Amendment: Approved: 1,613 — 35.1% Rejected: 2,982 — 64.9% Total Votes — 4,595 Orcas
State of the Trees Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 1 p.m., Environmental Learning Center from Didier Gincig There will be an informational meeting and Q & A concerning the trees at Moran State Park. Discussions will be to inform the public about root rot and what was cut, timber sales, as well as any possible future
State Affordable Care Market Enrolls 55,000 in October
Washington State Marketplace Starts Strong, Continues to Make Improvements to Site from Washington Helathplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org Washington Healthplanfinder announced on Nov. 4 that more than 55,000 residents have enrolled in health coverage since Oct. 1. Since launch, more than 100,000 people in Washington State have either fully enrolled in new health
Exploring the Salish Seafloor: Things You Never Knew
A bathymetry map, showing the seafloor off of Shaw islands. There are a couple videos on the SeaDoc site explaining the maps: https://www.seadocsociety.org/sucia-map Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Emmanuel Parish Hall, Eastsound On Tuesday, November 12, come hear the charismatic Marine Geologist Gary Greene talk about mapping the
Early Notice: Calling All Woodworkers
Orcas woodworkers are invited to showcase their work with the Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center from the Visual Arts Committee, Orcas Center The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center will present a woodworking show in February 2014. Bring your furniture, bowls, sculptures, and carvings to display
Corey Harris, Genius Blues Guitarist, Live at Orcas Center
Corey Harris comes to Orcas Center next Friday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert Burgers & Brew from the Lower Tavern in the Madrona Room starting at 6 p.m. Corey Harris, one of today’s most daring and innovative acoustic blues player, is coming to Orcas
Vehicle Reservations Coming to Island Ferry Routes
Thursday, November 14 San Juan Islands Partnership Group meeting 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front Street in Friday Harbor. from Joy Goldenberg of Washington State Ferries Washington State Ferries (WSF) is considering the expansion of its the “Save a Spot” Vehicle Reservation System (VRS) beyond
Crisis Averted — This Time
by Lin McNulty Water pours from the drain pipe at Templins Square. Photo: Lin McNulty Who was it who said, "Experience is the best teacher?" Recent experience coupled with quick action on the part of the County Public Works, Orcas Fire and Rescue, as well as alert and
“The Hungry Writer” at Writers Roundtable
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library This month’s Writers Roundtable will focus on the theme of FOOD, in anticipation of the holiday season. “Love, satisfaction, trouble, death, pleasure, work, sex, memory, celebrations, hunger, desire, loss, laughter, even salvations: to all these things food can provide a
Students Plant Spruce Trees
Brigid Ehrmantraut, Keith Light, Jesse Douglas-Sites SJCPW, Taj Howe and Robin Kucklick. Photo by Mindy Kayl by Mindy Kayl On Tuesday, October 28, the Orcas Island High School Environmental Club planted Sitka Spruce trees at the Mt. Baker Mitigation site. It was a beautiful fall day, crisp and
Recapping an Active, Festive Halloween on Orcas
by Cara Russell Cara Russell, Orcas Issues' Halloween cub reporter. Halloween 2013 began at 8:30 a.m. for the Theater for English Drama class at OHS. Pirates, Greek gods, Batman and Robin, and a collection of many other colorful characters spent the morning playing theater games and reading Death
The Face(s) of Halloween
Just a few of the adorable and scary faces in downtown Eastsound for Halloween. Photos: Cara Russell
