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
Just Around the Corner: the Senior Barn
The Senior Barn stands waiting its new mural, courtesy Orcas High School Senior Class The Senior Barn awaits its new "face" this year -- Orcas High's School Senior Class will again paint the shambling structure to represent their last year at Orcas High School. Now, a white-washed "canvas"
Siren Boutique Trunk Show This Saturday
Siren Boutique on Main Street Siren Boutique is pleased to present a Fall Trunk Show & Personal Fitting by Not Your Daughters Jeans expert sales team on Saturday, August 31 from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. Siren Boutique is located at 269 Main Street. In addition, there will
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue EMTs Deeply Appreciated
To Nick Kiniski & all other EMT & fire fighter personnel… This is simply a note expressing my unwavering gratitude & deep appreciation for your efforts on my behalf… when you & assorted ‘crew’ members came to my aid recently, as a result of a 911 call. There was an
Historical Museum to Sail Again
The Eclipse Charter boat "Express" will take guests on a Cruise through island history with Tom Welch on Sept. 8 Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. From the Orcas Island Historical Museum and Society The Orcas Island Historical Museum and Society, in partnership with Orcas
Turtleneck Trail Opens on Orcas Island
Evan Foley (a leftie) cuts the opening ribbon to the new Turtleneck Trail on Saturday, August 24. Looking on is Tim Seifert, Executive Director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. Turtlehead Preserve Now Accessible Through Turtleback Mountain Preserve The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County
Orcas Pioneers: A Whale of a Find
By Tom Welch When M.L. Kimple walked the beach on the West Side of Orcas Island, he paid attention. In the summer of 1912 Kimple found a large lump of a waxy substance on the beach. Weighing 47 pounds, the stuff was like a brittle wax, grayish-yellow in color and
Summer’s Still Cookin’ at Orcas Center
Friday, August 30, 7:30 p.m. Franco Zafferelli's glittering production of Puccini's last opera, Turandot, described by the New York Times as "the Met at its best," streaming live in HD. Tickets $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members. Caleb Klauder and his Country Band Saturday,
Special Library Board Meeting this Saturday
A Special Library Board Meeting has been called to discuss a possible building addition. The meeting will be held at the Port of Orcas Conference Room on Saturday, August 24, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Editorial Column: Starting to Live Happily Ever After
Wedding at Rosario, August 17 By Margie Doyle Here on Orcas, one of the major branches of our tourism economy is weddings. My family recently gathered with my son and his bride's family and friends for a marriage ceremony after a six-year courtship. In those years, they've worked
Tourists, Tourists Everywhere
by Lin McNulty Do Eastsound streets and sidewalks seem unusually crowded this summer? Lance Evans from the Orcas Chamber of Commerce says that everywhere he goes on the island these days, there is talk about how busy this summer has been. Traffic at intersections controlled by a stop sign has
Life Church Kids Complete Fundraiser for Samaritan’s Purse
Collecting "Change for Change" By Carol Kulminski The children of Life Church, Orcas Campus, recently completed a service project by walking to Island Market and greeting people. They explained that their “Change for Change” Samaritan’s Purse project was collecting money to help families who lost their homes in
School Board to Assign Advisors; Accept Donations
Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library At the last regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors tomorrow, the consent agenda calls for a roster of advisors to help OISD classes and clubs. The board will review the assignments on the consent
Ranker and Attorney General Add Comments to Hospital Discussion
State Senator Kevin Ranker issued a statement praising the State Attorney General’s response to his question about health care access provided by public hospital districts. The Washington State Attorney General’s office responded, in part, as follows: By letter previously acknowledged, you have requested our opinion on the following question:
Water, Stone and the Woods Exhibit in Friday Harbor
Water and Stone and the Woods, exhibit by Tom Small and Randall Tipton at Waterworks Gallery in Friday Harbor August 24 - Sept 14 Tom Small - Recent Stone, wood and glass sculptures. Randall Tipton - Abstract landscape paintings "Water, Stone and the Woods," an exhibit by Tom
Orcas Medical Center to Add New Physician
By Susan McBain New OMC addition, Dr. Fleming with Quinn and Sofia. Dr. Tony Giefer of Orcas Medical Center has announced that Dr. Camille Fleming will be joining him and Jean Bried, PA-C, at Orcas Medical Center later this year. Camille Fleming, MD, MBA, is an experienced family
Signed!
by Lin McNulty Smiles galore! From left, ORS Board members Mark DeTray, Michael Greenberg, Pete Moe, Council Members Rick Hughes, Jamie Stephens, Bob Jarman, and ORS Board member Susan Malins. Photo: Lin McNulty It was a long day, beginning at 10 a.m., for the San Juan County Council
