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
Monologue Deadline Extended
from Lin McNulty, Actors Theater of Orcas Island In July, Actors Theater of Orcas Island put out a call for monologues to be incorporated into a production entitled, "The Abortion Monologues." Response has been overwhelming with nearly a dozen submissions so far, from men as well as women. Along with
Author Of Boys in the Boat Comes to Orcas
from JoEllen Moldoff The Boys in the Boat by Daniel J. Brown Come hear author Daniel James Brown on Thursday, September 5th at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound. A reception and book-signing will immediately follow at Darvill’s Book Store. The Boys in
Lummi Leaders Remind Us of National Treaties and Threat of Coal Shipping
Chief Bill James of the Lummi Nation speaks at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, August 31. By Margie Doyle Lummi Nation leaders Bill James and Jay Julius, and Director of the Native American Land Conservancy Kurt Russo came to Orcas Island to note their ancestors' stories of
Downriggers Fire Officially Determined Accidental
Downrigger restaurant fire determined to be accidental. Photo courtesy Port of Friday Harbor From San Juan Island Fire Rescue Chief Steve Marler The Port of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island Fire Rescue have determined that the recent fire at 10 Front Street was not an intentionally
Transportation Plan Public Hearing Sept. 19
Comments deadline Sept. 17 The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2014—2019, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130, which requires that each year an updated transportation plan is presented for public comment and review. The hearing
Fun at the Opera: The Barber of Seville
A scene from Act I of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” Ken Howard Photo Il Barbiere di Siviglia-- "The Barber of Seville," originally transmitted live on March 24, 2007 will be shown at Orcas Center's Main Stage this Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Rossini’s comic opera, staged
Guest Column: Justin Paulsen Candidate for School Board
By Justin Paulsen We have a rule in our house: The first person to complain is the next to volunteer. The purpose behind this rule is that it is not enough to simply point out problems, but in order to create real change you must step up and be willing
Youth Conservation Corps Up On the Roof
Happy crew finishing the sedum roof in the rain! Photo courtesy Clyde Duke By Margie Doyle Nothing beats completing a good project in Orcas' summer rain! Just ask local teens, members of the Orcas Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC), who spent last Wednesday and Thursday replacing the roof of
Rainbow of Support Covers Eastsound
A Labor Day of love surrounds Brown Bear Baking as the rainbow flag returns in full force to the village of Eastsound.
Golf Classic in Early September!
From Orcas Center An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching! September 7, 2013 is the 19th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic offering both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly competition. This year’s event is brought to you by Orcas Center, Island Market, Islanders Bank, the
What’s Up Now with Garbage, Recycling on Orcas?
by Lin McNulty The old Exchange. Plans are under way to re-establish the island icon, but there is much to be done. I had the opportunity to sit down yesterday with Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services, to discuss what's next as ORS prepares to take
Center Programs to Highlight Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist
Horsey's 2012 cartoon skewers Goldman Sachs By Joe Floren In the narrowing field of editorial cartoonists, David Horsey is a star performer -- earning an increasingly wide audience among newspaper readers -- and twice capturing a Pulitzer Prize for cartooning: the first in 1999 when many of his
Island Hospital Board Votes for No Partnership
From Island Hospital The Island Hospital board of commissioners voted to not select a partner for a strategic alliance at this time, at a joint board meeting on August 29. Island Hospital’s commissioners emphasized that they will continue to work with Skagit Regional Health (SRH) and Cascade Valley Hospital
Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee Mounts Editorial Cartoon Show
Andrea Hendrick prepares the David Horsey editorial cartoon exhibit By Margie Doyle Andrea Hendrick, Artist and long-time member of the Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee, is known to speak out. So when the Crossroads Lecture Series Committee asked the public for new ideas for guest speakers, Andrea
Orcas’ Own Caleb Klauder Returns!
Saturday, August 31 at Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. Caleb Klauder and his Country Band -- Live on Saturday night at the Orcas Center Grab your hat and boots and come on down - Caleb Klauder and his Country Band are back! Orcas-reared Caleb Klauder brings his Country
Lummi Leaders to Discuss Opposition to Coal Terminal
Jewell James, Director of the Lummi Nation’s Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office and totem pole carver, will visit Eastsound with Jeremiah Julius, Secretary of the Lummi Nation Governing Council, on Saturday, Aug. 31. Paul Anderson photo Saturday, August 31, at 5 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish Hall on
