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
Burlesque Live this Sunday at the Seaview Theater
The Atomic Bombshells star in the Burlesque Show at the Seaview Theater this Sunday Sunday, September 1 at 8:30 p.m. -- over 18 years Your Friends at The Outlook Inn, Smith & Speed Mercantile, The Barnacle & The Kitchen Invite you to the Solar Return of "The Atomic
Steve Braun Memorial to Run, Swim, Cycle Again
The swimmers at the Steve Braun Triathalon on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 .Photo courtesy Martin Taylor ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Steve-Braun-Triathalons Starts at 7:30 a.m.! The 15th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon, sponsored by Friends of Moran will take place tomorrow, Sunday September 1st. All proceeds benefit Moran State Park. The
Prosecutor Welcomes New Guidance from Department of Justice on Marijuana Laws
From the County Prosecutor's Office On August 29, 2013, the Department of Justice announced its priorities for marijuana-related conduct in light of the recent initiatives in the states of Colorado and Washington which legalize some possession and use of marijuana by adults. The new priorities will not preempt the new
McCune and Gamble to Perform at Rosario
Grace McCune and Joel Gamble will play at Rosario this Sunday. Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by violinist Joel Gamble for a night of music at Rosario Resort this Sunday, Sept 1st from 8-11pm. With many years of performing together under their belt, Grace
Artisan Broom Making Workshop Filling Up!
Whisk broom extraordinaire By Madie Murray Don’t miss your chance to make and take home several beautiful hand-made brooms (great Holiday gifts!) This fun and functional workshop, led by Kevin and Sarah Miller of Skagit Broomworks and sponsored by the Olga Strawberry Council, is occurring on September 4
Transportation Voucher Program Launches Phase Two
from San Juan County San Juan County is re-launching its popular Transportation Voucher Program in September and will be operating through June of 2015. While the first round of the Transportation Voucher Program closed this past June, the program is now accepting applications again. The first phase of the county
Feds Promise Hands-Off State Pot Laws
from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee Joint statement from Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson regarding update from Attorney General Eric Holder on implementation of Washington’s voter-approved marijuana law. August 29, 2013 Governor Inslee on the phone with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Today we
New Schoool Band Director Eager to Get Started
from Kristin Wilson for the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Darren Dix, Orcas' new music man The new Band Director of the Orcas Schools is Darren Dix, a multi-instrumentalist who loves teaching music. A December 2012 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Music Education and certified in K-12 instrumental
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Fabulous Storyfest
The 5th biennial Orcas Storyfest was another week-long success, thanks to so many friends and businesses on our beautiful Orcas Island. We are so grateful to The Friends of the Library who have supported the festival from day one! And to Phil Heikkinen who asks the Friends for our festival
Doe Bay Garden Class for Kids of All Ages
Saturday, August 31 in the Doe Bay Garden The Doe Bay Garden is the scene for a class this Saturday -- the World of Seeds! Play a seed guessing game and learn how to grow plants from seed to seed! Help process kale and bean seeds and take some home
Swap Back-to-School Clothes at Community Church
Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day) and Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Orcas Island Community Church Fellowship Hall Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange, in cooperation with numerous island individuals and groups, announces a Back to School Clothes Swap Meet next week. The event will be held
“Arthur: The Hunt” to Open at the Grange
from Doug Bechtel The cast of "Arthur: the Hunt" in rehearsals. The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the second play in the King Arthur series: “Arthur: The Hunt” by Seattle playwright Jeff Berryman. In 2010, we presented the first play in the series, “Arthur:
Congressman Rick Larsen Comes to the County
Congressman Rick Larsen Wednesday, August 28 -- 3 events on San Juan Island Planned 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Larsen will tour the Cattle Point Road Project with the San Juan County Council. Larsen helped secure $5.5 million for the project this year. The tour will leave from the
Apply for Low-income Housing Grants & Loans
Deadline is Sept. 30 From Stan Matthews County Information Services Manager San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $25,000 in 2013 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in
The Funhouse is Hiring
From the Funhouse Commons Program Coordinator 16-20 Hours per week. High energy person to help us coordinate recreational programs includes program marketing and volunteer coordination. An eye for detail and excellent communication skills a must. After School Program Supervisor 3-10 Hours per week. High energy person to help supervise elementary
Risky Coal Market Jeopardizes Terminal Plans
By Michael Riordan from Crosscut.com If you listen carefully, you might hear the sound of the “coal export bubble” popping. Coal prices are plummeting globally, and the bottom seems nowhere in sight. Early this month the price of benchmark Australian thermal coal fell below $77 per metric ton, down 46
