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
Marine Advisory Group Offers Citizen Science Training Workshop
Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21 at Camp Orkila From San Juan County Marine Resources Advisory Committee Are you serious about protecting our shorelines? Do you want to learn more about our marine environments? Do you want to help collect the data needed to document “no net loss”? If
Eagle Forum: What Affordable Health Care Act Means to You
Friday, Sept. 13 at the Eastsound Fire Hall at 6 p.m. Eagle Forum of San Juan County is hosting a a forum on the "Affordable Care Act" open to the public on Friday September 13th starting at 6:00 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Speakers include Daniel Himebaugh from the
Arthur: The Hunt Captivating and Compelling
Arthur: The Hunt continues Friday, September 13th, Saturday, September 14th and closing night, Sunday, September 15th. All performances will be at the Grange, beginning at 7:30 pm a review by Lin McNulty Creighten Hofeditz (Arthur) and Cara Russell (Morgan) "getting acquainted." Photo: Chris Thomerson Writing with my fingers
Orcas Update on the Affordable Care Act
By Aaimee Johnson from The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative Washington State has been extremely proactive in its efforts to be ready for Medicaid expansion (the State Medicaid program is expanding to cover adults who meet income criteria) and enrollment for insurance coverage through the Washington State Exchange. "More people than
Shoreline Master Program Update
from Colin Maycock, AICP The County Council’s first touch on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update with is scheduled to be held 10 am on September 16, 2013. The SMP regulates development and activities located 200 feet landward of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) and seaward to the county
Great Island Grown Festival, Coming to an Island Near You
October 1-13, All Islands Pear in the Boat logo - the symbol of the rich agricultural heritage and historic orchards of the island archipelago. Bountiful farms, stunning pastoral landscapes and superb local food…that’s the San Juan Islands way of life! This October, farmers, restaurants, the island community, and
Vote Counting Equipment Test; Public Invited
Vote counting equipment testing on September 19 at 11:00 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 5, 2013 General Election is scheduled for September 19. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to
Two Free Opportunities to See and Learn About Salmon
Sustaining Salmon in a Rapidly Urbanizing Environment A Presentation by LLTK Executive Director Jacques White Thursday 9/12 @ Orcas Center | 6:30 p.m. Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery Open House Sunday 9/15 @ Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery (1649 Olga Rd) | 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Science displays; hatchery tours; hundreds of returning
Lecture Series: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods
from Boyd Pratt 2013 Lecturer San Juan Island Grange #966 Wednesday, September 18, San Juan Island Grange Hall, 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. potluck Anne Mosness San Juan Island Grange #966 begins its 2013 Fall Lecture Series with a program on I-522: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods
National Weather Service Spotter Training
Saturday, October 5, 2013 from Brendan Cowan Are you a weather buff? Want to help the National Weather Service with observations and data collection? Check out this free training: Want to be a Weather Spotter? Lopez Island Saturday, October 5th 12:30pm – 3:00 Lopez Island Library Shaw Island
County Prosecutor Comments on CAO Ruling
Growth Board Ruling Requires New Look at Buffers for Critical Areas By Stan Matthews, County Internet and Information Manager The Growth Management Hearings Board says more work is needed to protect critical areas in the county. “Overall, this is a positive ruling for the county,” said Prosecuting Attorney Randall K.
Library Board to Discuss Expansion
Saturday September 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Public Library The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Special Work Session Meeting to discuss the public library expansion project. The meeting will take place in the Library Meeting Room from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Editorial: The Approaching End and Beginning
by Lin McNulty As our island begins to pull itself in and prepare for Fall and Winter, there are varying degrees of acceptance of these seasonal changes. For those businesses dependent upon a lively tourist trade, I would assume there are mixed emotions. While the slower seasons bring less business
LWV to Hear “Transitions” Speaker
from Margaret Doyle, Board Member League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host Felicity Green of Lopez Island at the September membership meeting next Monday, Sept. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Felicity Green is a member of the
Patriot Day Observance at OIFR, 9/11/2013
from OIFR Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien UPDATE 9/10/13: The program includes performances by Ms. Knapp’s 5th Graders and the Orcas Community Band. Words from Maura O’Neill, Councilman Rick Hughes, OIFR Chaplain Scott Harris, and Chief O’Brien. Refreshments will be provided by the OIFR Auxiliary. Special thanks to Dick and Velma
CAO Decision: “The Board Declines to Impose Invalidity”
By Margie Doyle Friends of the San Juans prevail on buffer, habitat, wetlands and utilities challenges On September 6, 2013, the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) issued its 109-page decision in cases brought before it in five separate appeals to the Critical Areas Ordinance update, passed by the San Juan
