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
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,
Orcas Fire & Rescue Faces Decision on New Financial Officer
by Cara Russell On Wednesday September 18, the Board of Fire Commissioners held a special meeting at Station 21 in Eastsound, mainly to discuss financial matters. Two personnel changes were announced: that Paul Turner, County Deputy Fire Marshall, was no longer employed by Orcas Fire and Rescue as of Sept.
OPALCO Seeks New Board Member as Bogert Resigns
from Suzanne Olson On Friday, September 27, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted John Bogert’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his five years of service. Bogert wrote, “I would like to thank the cooperative’s membership for twice electing me to represent them on the board,
Exchange Rebuilding — Slowly but Surely
by Lin McNulty Terrill Chang, designer of the Skagit County transfer station, presents his views to the ad hoc Exchange committee. Photo: Lin McNulty "What ifs" and "how abouts" dominated the conversation on Wednesday, September 26, when the Exchange Redesign Advisory group presented its speculative findings and suggestions
The Gallery Installs New Show
from Terrel Kaplan Landscape by Susan Krieger The Gallery, a co-op of Orcas painters, has installed a new show. These painters have painted together as a group for years, studying the classic formalisms, and applying them to a myriad of personal choices of subject. Members are: Barbara Gourley,
In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters
From Marta Branch, San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Coordinator The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups, tribes, state, local, and federal agencies regularly conduct oil spill response drills. The average citizen,
Injured Lineman Recovering Well
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO Doctors at Harborview Medical Center are calling our injured Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb the “Miracle Man.” Kevin had a very successful surgery on his hand, which was burned in the accident on September 20th when he came into contact with a high voltage line. The prognosis
Orcas Food Cooperative Hiring Membership Coordinator
The Orcas Food Cooperative is hiring a Member Drive Coordinator to work a three-month period starting in October 2013. Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction and resume or a summary of qualifications to: Learner Limbach at orcasfoodcoop@gmail.com. Background and Overview: In 2013 the Orcas Food Cooperative incorporated
Parent/Guardian Meeting for Teens’ Open Gym
Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 at the Orcas School Library From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District If your teen is planning on attending the teen night open gym we need you to please attend this coordination meeting. We will cover expectations for behavior, sign-in waivers, and supervision. Teen
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Members Should Know about Subsidy for Broadband
Two little known facts about OPALCO’s “Broadband Vision”: 1) OPALCO has approved over $5 million for “backbone” network investments, including $3 million already spent in infrastructure, $1.2 million on broadband studies, and a significant chunk to procure 700 MHz frequency. 2) the Board adopted the policy that these “backbone” costs
Special Performance at Orcas Center on Tuesday
from Artha Kass Special Event! Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30 pm, Orcas Center Chris Webster & Nina Gerber to perform at Orcas Center. Music fans know Chris Webster & Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents. Webster’s voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber’s
Classy Brass Quintet Coming to Orcas
from Joyce Stone Week of October 7, with Concert at Grange on Friday October 11, 7 p.m. Chamber Music Festival brings C Street Bass to visit Orcas Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is bringing brass to the island the week of Oct. 6th. C Street Brass is the
Two Events Tomorrow in Lummi Totem Observance
This Lummi totem pole will arrive in Cherry Point after traveling along the rail line from the Powder River Basin, source of coal to Cherry Point, where an expansion of the export terminal is proposed. The Lummi nation hopes to strengthen opposition to the coal terminal and invites the
County Emergency Management Advises on Storm Season
From Dave Halloran, County Dept. of Emergency Management Prepare Now For Wild Winds of October O hushed October morning mild, /Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; /Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, /Should waste them all... So wrote Robert Frost in his poem “October”. Recognizing vulnerability to October winds
Orcas Chamber Provides Obamacare Info for Businesses
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce If you've been following the news of late, you've undoubtedly heard more and more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare. The Chamber wants to make sure all our business members are aware of the requirements in the ACA,
Workshop to Provide New Ways to Experience Emotion of Shakespeare
Lust for power puts blood on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's hands from Jane Alden Begins September 30, 1–2:30 p.m. at the Public Library I realized one day that I've never met an actor or director who's performed or directed Shakespeare who does not love the plays, so, because
