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
OPAL Develops a New Affordable Housing Model
by Margie Doyle Updated Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Where once a single-wide trailer stood behind trees, last summer OPAL cleared four lots for new homes. (All photos by Orcas Issues) OPAL Community Land Trust, which for nearly 25 years has been providing permanent affordable housing on Orcas
Last Week for Textile Exhibit at the Senior Center
Weaving and other fiber arts are on display at the Senior Center through October from Jacqueline Kempfer Fiber arts created by members of the San Juan County Textile Guild can be seen this week at the Orcas Senior Center. Guild members are involved in a wide variety of
Permit-related Building Inspections Can Now Be Requested Online
from Stan Matthews Contractors or homeowners with an active building permit, can now request required inspections on line by visiting the County website. Consistent with the County's inspection request phone hotline, requests must be made prior to 3 pm for inspections the following day. The full web address is: https://sanjuanco.com/cdp/requestinspection.aspx
Letter to the Editor: Oppose Barcode Ballot Tracking
Imagine for a moment that former members of the CIA, FBI, and NSA created a product that could monitor and track all our votes. Any reason you'd feel uneasy about that? The Mail-In Ballot Tracker story: It's about a little barcode, unique to each voter, right there in the corner
West Coast Leaders to Announce Landmark Agreement on Climate Policy
Government leaders from three Pacific Coast states and the province of British Columbia plan to announce a new West Coast climate change agreement at a press conference on Monday, Oct. 28. The following officials: · Governor Jay Inslee, Washington · Governor John Kitzhaber, Oregon · Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr,
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Ability to Work with Others Invaluable
I encourage your support of Tony Ghazel for re-election to the Orcas Island School Board. During Tony’s time on the Board, he has helped lead our district from such an unstable and opaque financial situation that the state was threatening to take over management, to the point today where we have
Jay Savell Earns Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Award
By Jane Heisinger On October 19, the Senior Center held a Volunteer Appreciation dinner to honor all of the people who volunteer at the Senior Center. This was a by-invitation-only event and over 80 people were served a dinner prepared by Bill Patterson. Five special awards were given out. The
Reminder: Monster Hit at Orcas Center on Halloween
from Artha Kass Thursday, October 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Benedict Cumberbatch is the creature in upcoming Halloween "Frankenstein" production. If you are a Shakespeare fan, Benedict Cumberbatch fan, horror and gothica fan, National Theatre Live fan, or just a theater fan, after trick or treating come over
Harry Patton Celebrates Navy Day
Sunday, October 27 is Navy Day Remembering a nano-moment in time 68 years ago today, October 27th, 1945. Recalled by Harry Patton USNR Retired, Raconteur – Wordsmith – Historian – Humorist After five months in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, our aircraft carrier, USS Independence, had just docked
A Fall Festival Fun Time Was Had By All
by Cara Russell All the signs and festivities of Fall, including the Orkila Zip Line! Photos: Cara Russell It was a fun filled, overcast day, on Friday October 25, as the staff of Camp Orkila held their annual Fall Festival. The free community event received a commendable turnout
Letter to the Editor: National Theatre’s Macbeth Impact Diminished
from Jane Alden I had been looking forward to the Orcas Center's presentation, via satellite, of The National Theatre Company's production of "Macbeth," starring Kenneth Branagh, for weeks, and did my best to let others know about it so they would not miss out on what I believed would be
Library Trustees to Hold Open Meeting
from Rachel Newcombe Sunday, October 27, 1-2:30 p.m., Orcas Library Building the Future: Book and Beyond... On Sunday, October 27th the Orcas Island Library Trustees invite you to join them in the OIPL Community Room from 1:00 -2:30pm to engage in a conversation about the Orcas Island Library Expansion Project.
Kids Halloween Party at Odd Fellows
from Anji Ringzin Thursday, October 31, 4-6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall Bring your kiddos to the first ever Halloween Party for Kids! Since the Odd Fellows Hall will already be decorated for the grown up's fabled Halloween Dance, why not have a kids party before the grown ups party in
Walk the Labyrinth for Día de Muertos
from Karen Blinn Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday which focuses on gatherings of family and friends who pray for, celebrate, and remember those who have died. Emmanuel Parish invites you to come and observe this holiday with a Remembrance Labyrinth Walk on Saturday, November 2.
Suspicious Package on San Juan Cleared
from Sheriff Rob Nou On Friday, October 25, 2013 at about 8 a.m. deputies responded to a report of a suspicious piece of luggage in a gravel parking lot in the 4400 block of Pear Point Road on San Juan Island. The Washington State Patrol EOD team responded and examined
Elementary School To Hold Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast
Iraq Veteran Mike Page greets elementary student New Orcas Elementary School Principal Kathy Page and her husband Mike, a veteran who served with the U.S. Army in Iraq are organizing a new event to honor Veteran's Day. Kathy is organizing a Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony and Breakfast on Friday,
