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
Ad Astra: Icky Aspects and Singing Aspects
September 30 – October 6 , 2013 from Triana Elan, Astrologer Oh, my. Our week begins with the Cardinal Grand Cross that continues to cause an enormous amount of unnecessary roughness and noise. Once the Grand Cross dismantles, what’s left is a load of planets arguing with each other and
Letter to Editor: Thanks for 6th Grade Field Trip
On behalf of the Paula Towne’s 6th grade class at Orcas Elementary School, we would like to thank OIEF and Valerie Anders for their generous donations to help support the annual field study experience this fall to the Olympic Peninsula’s NatureBridge (formerly Olympic Park Institute (OPI)). NatureBridge is rated first
Critical Area Workshop on Wednesday
Wednesday, October 2, 8:45 a.m., County Council Hearing Room The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding amendments to Ordinance Nos. 26-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012 related to general critical area regulations, and regulations for wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. Staff will brief the Planning Commission on the
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin to Stream at the Center
from Artha Kass Sunday, October 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Center Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. MEDIA photo by Lee Bromfield Give in to the epic romance of opera streamed live from the Met in HD to Orcas Center. Celebrate the opening of the new season with a champagne reception and
Letter to the Editor: No Way to Prepare for Oil Spills
Yesterday [Saturday, Sept. 28] I went to a workshop on oil spills in the San Juan Islands - I learned a lot about the precautions, preparations, and the potential response. There is only so much floating boom available - only enought o protect the most sensitive areas. We gathered in small groups
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentations
from Pegi Groundwater Friday, October 4, 1—3 .m., Senior Center & Thursday, October 10, 2—4 p.m., Orcas Public Library You are invited to a free presentation on the 2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program volunteers will make the presentation on Friday, October 4th,
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Experience Benefits Schools
Please join me in supporting Tony Ghazel’s re-election to the Orcas Island school board. He has the integrity, experience, wisdom and state-wide connections to lead our school district forward and advocate here and in Olympia for our students. It takes a couple of years for a diligent school board member
Perfect Chili Weather Greeted Cookoff Attendees
by Cara Russell "Me like it," says this young chili aficionado on the right. Photo: Cara Russell It was nonstop, heavy rain, and the wind kept trying to lift the tents away—the perfect weather to eat some hot chili. Saturday, September 28 was the Second Annual Chili Cookoff
Council Agenda
from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk of the Council County Council Agenda for Monday, September 30, 2012 09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNCIL DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNTY MANAGER DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH DEPARTMENTS DISCUSSION: County Fair Update – Maddie Ovenell, Fairgrounds & Events
Whale of a Show is Fun, Talent-Packed Event
by Cara Russell The talented cast from Saturday night's Whale of a Show at Orcas Center. Photo: Cara Russell As the audience at Orcas Center excitedly waited for the 2013 Whale of a Show to begin, on Saturday September 28, many discussed years past when they or one
Art Opening at Orcas Center
from Artha Kass Opening Party, Friday, October 4, 5:30 p.m. Edge Arts Collective showing the month of October at Orcas Center. Edge Arts Collective– A Community of Alternative Artists Group Art Show will be on display the month of October at Orcas Center. Opening party Friday, October 4,
“Explosive” Weather on the Way
by Lin McNulty We're not really trying to be alarmist, but the latest forecast from NOAA/NWS contains a few words that seemingly require immediate attention, e.g., Urgent, Powerful, Explosive, and Strongest...on Record. Local weather spotter Danny Stevens says this is commonly referred to as "meteorological bomb," with possible wind gusts
Stormy September Continues
by Lin McNulty It may come as no surprise, but here it is officially from Brendan Cowan, Director of San Juan County Department of Emergency Management: NWS has issued a High Wind Warning from 3pm Sunday until 5am Monday, with strongest winds between 7pm and midnight. Southerly winds from 25-40
Flooding Again? Not Quite
by Lin McNulty Sandbags installed to divert flood waters from the PO building. Photo: Lin McNulty Another round of flooding was barely averted today in the village of Eastsound due to some advance planning as .83 inches of rain deluged the island in a very short period. Moana
Ghazel Boys Help Bring Orcas Hip-Hop Video to World
by Lin McNulty updated Sunday, Sept. 29 at 12:15 p.m. Anthony Ghazel, who was a drummer at the time, first became a fan of Common Market in high school while living on Orcas. He saw Common Market a few times before leaving for college (at Bumbershoot, for example). While a
Public Info on Hyak Crash with Sailboat Still Limited
by Lin McNulty The Ferry Hyak. In an interview, Marta Coursey from WSF Communications, was able to offer only limited information in the ongoing investigation involving a sailboat and the Ferry Hyak on September 13. Orcas Issues will present full information as it becomes available. In the meantime,
