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
Fire Dept. to Hold Special Meeting this Wednesday
The Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a special meeting this Wednesday September 18, 5:30 p.m. at Station 21 [Eastsound]. Below are the items that are slated to be discussed at the meeting: New Business 1. Financial Officer- District Financial Officer Sally Kass has given notice of resignation. Chief
Joint County Council, Plannning Commission Hearing this Thursday
Thursday Sept. 19 Planning Commission beginning at 8:45 a.m., Joint Council Meeting 10 a.m. to noon at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor At 8:45 a.m. the San Juan County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) with Rachel Dietzman,
Granny’s Clan Wins Book Awards
Ann Jones, illustrator, and Dr. Sally Hodson, author, with their book "Granny's Clan" Granny's Clan: A Tale of Wild Orcas, a nonfiction children's picture book about the endangered resident orcas who live in the Salish Sea, has received several national book awards, including the 2013 Next Generation Indie
PeaceHealth, UW Medicine Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement
From Amy Cloud PeaceHealth Public Information Officer UW Medicine and PeaceHealth have signed an agreement to make UW Medicine the preferred healthcare system of choice for complex tertiary and quaternary care for patients receiving care in PeaceHealth’s Northwest Network, officials announced. The agreement, effective Sept. 12, 2013, does not involve
Orcas Montessori School’s Solar System is Providing Green Power!
Montessori Director Teresa Chocano and n Jason Williams of Artisan Electic review energy production on the system's meters. By Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans [On Friday, Sept. 13] the Orcas Montessori School’s new 9 kw photovoltaic solar power system was completed and connected to
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Shoes, Sons of the American Legion!
Erin O'Dell and her young charges receive shoes from the Sons of the American Legion Orcas Family Connections (OFC) would like to offer a huge thank you to The Sons of the American Legion who kind-heartedly purchased 115 pairs of shoes for local children. Thanks to these generous
Orcas PTSA Hosts BBQ
from Jessica Hanson Friday, September 20, 5-7 p.m., Orcas Middle School Orcas PTSA invites you to their annual Back to School Barbecue this Friday, September 20th, coinciding with the opening night of Friday Roller Skating. This free barbecue will be in the middle school outdoor commons area. Orcas PTSA will
Eagle Forum Speakers Share Thoughts on Affordable Care Act
by Lin McNulty Nearly 50 people gathered on Friday night, September 13, at the Eastsound Fire Hall to hear a presentation on the new Affordable Care Act, and how they, as individuals, might be affected. The Eagle Forum is a local, conservative group promoting Education, Liberty, and Limited Government
Marine Science Sensor Missing
From Russel Barsh The nonprofit conservation lab Kwiaht, parent organization for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, is offering a $200 reward for the return or recovery of a sensor that was removed last month from the county dock at Madrona Point, where it had been monitoring summer water temperatures
Guest Column: Transfer Station’s Unsung Heroes Praised
By Errol Speed I have had the great privilege in recent weeks to work in close quarters with the longtime operators of the Orcas Transfer Station, Ronni Silva and Robert Hammermeister. Their mastery of the complex ebb and flow of solid waste and recyclables is impressive. Their ability to
Garden Club Meeting: “Fall, the Forgotten Season”
The Garden Club's 2013-14 season begins with a talk on autumn plants Wednesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Jan Jacobsen "Plants to Carry the Garden Through Fall" The Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Roger Gossler on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
Letter to the Editor: Common Sense Alliance Responds to CAO Ruling
Dear San Juan County Neighbors and Friends, Three days of hearings in Friday Harbor before the Growth Management Hearings Board (“Hearings Board”) on the San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (“CAO”) culminated in a decision received by the parties on Monday, September 9, 2013. The determination remanded the CAO back
Fundraiser for Tim Forbes Tonight!
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall There will be a fundraiser for Tim Forbes, who injured his back in a fall earlier this week, tonight at 8 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Forbes was airlifted to Harborview Hospital in Seattle and is
On the Spot: Hyak Crashes into Sailboat
by Cara Russell Yesterday, Sept. 13, Suzanne Lyons, longtime island resident and owner of Orcas Arts, was catching the 12:35 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Orcas to Island. The boat was intending to make a stop at every island. Lyons was trying to get some sleep in her vehicle on
Writers Roundtable to Tap School Day Memories
from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator Saturday, September 14, 1-3 at the Library School Days: Tapping into Memories September marks the beginning of the school year, a new season, and a time for recalling memories of our school days. This month's Writers Roundtable will offer an opportunity to re-energize those memories in
News Just In: Ferry Hits Sailboat
By Margie Doyle 9:03 p.m. from Washington State Ferries The Hyak is returning to service with the 9pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. 5:10 p.m. from Washington State Ferries The 6:45pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez has been cancelled. This will also cancel the 7:35pm sailing from
