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
Council Signs Transfer Station Contract With Orcas Recycling
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Services Manager The San Juan Council unanimously approved a contract with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) to provide solid waste and recycling handling services at the Orcas Island Transfer Station. ORS and San Juan County Public Works expect that ORS will begin operations in September.
PeaceHealth Clinic to Install New Electronic Health Record
from Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center New System to Help Clinics Document Care, Share Record with Patients To better serve patients by using newer health care technologies, PeaceHealth clinics are switching to a new electronic health record (EHR) known as Epic. The clinic at PeaceHealth
Chamber of Commerce Offers a New Position
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time employee to join the staff at the Chamber office & Visitors Center. If you are island-knowledgeable, people-friendly, and a multi-tasker, then this might be the right opportunity for you. Candidates will also have familiarity with PC computers (Word, Excel &
Lummi Tribe Holds Political and Cultural Key to Coal Decision
By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com James carving a totem pole as statement of protest to coal exporting at Cherry Point. Paul K. Anderson/Chuckanut Conservancy photo Lummi master carver Jewell James is taking another ceremonial totem pole on a long trip, but this time it won’t be going as
Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks from OICMF
On an island such as ours~ Those are the words that come to mind for each of us and, we imagine, for every island non-profit during the times of year when key events and activities are happening. It is because of an island “such as ours” that Orcas Island has
The Somewhat True Tale of the Sneaky Zucchini Houdini
by Cara Russell The beloved (or not) zucchini. The other morning I had coffee with an individual, an islander whose identity shall and should remain a mystery. The reason for their anonymity--they are harboring a little secret. For the sake of the story, I’ll give this person a
Reminder: ORS Hearing on Monday
San Juan County Council will travel to Orcas Island on Monday, August 19 at 10:15 a.m. to conduct a public hearing at the Eastsound Fire Station for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed San Juan County Solid Waste Systems Operations and Service Agreement (Orcas Solid Waste Facility) between
Eastsound Water Use Surprising
from Paul Kamin EWUA Curious minds ask why? EWUA produced more water in July 2013 than in any month since 2005. EWUA’s high meter readings for July suggests that people are using more water. Recent system improvements have allowed EWUA to keep up with this increased demand without any trouble.
Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous
from Mark Smaalders Wooden boats of all sizes attend the Rendezvous, from rowboats to motor launches, and daysailers to historic tall ships. The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is holding the Twelfth Annual Wooden Boat Rendezvous 2–4 September 2013 at Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, Washington.
SJI Conservation District Open House!
from Linda Lyshall You are Invited! Please join us for our Open House and come celebrate with us in our new location! All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you! Date: Friday, August 23rd Time: 4-6PM Where: 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor
Early Morning Fire Strikes Down Downriggers in Friday Harbor
by Lin McNulty Smoldering remains from Downriggers fire in Friday Harbor. Photo: Curtis Frink Members of San Juan County Fire District 3 were awakened this morning at approximately 2:30 a.m. by fire alert tones for a structure fire at Downriggers Restaurant on the Friday Harbor waterfront. The building
Public Input Invited Re: Hospital Affiliation
by Lin McNulty Islanders Gretchen Krampf and Jean Henigson hosted a public presentation on Thursday, August 15 at the Eastsound Fire Station. Those in attendance were there to hear San Juan Islander Monica Harrington (who runs a blog called CatholicWatch.org, and was involved with the group that voiced their concern
WSF Updates: Busy and Busier
from Washington State Ferries Ridership grows since 2007 I am happy to report that the system carried more than 2.5 million riders during July 2013 and that this was the busiest July since 2007! Compared to July 2012, we are up 4.1 percent for total riders, 2.8 percent for vehicles
Artworks to Feature Shawna Franklin Works
from James Hardman Shawna Franklin featured during August at Orcas Artworks. The Orcas Island Artworks features oil paintings of crows by Shawna Franklin through the month of August. “I am thinking about capturing a gesture, describing the form, and attempting to create a sense of space. Crows seemed
Youth Football Season Kicks Off
from Krista Bouchey Orcas youth on the line for a new season. The Youth Football Season has kicked off with an enthusiastic group of young players. Last week Orcas Park and Rec hosted a football camp for Pee Wee Level players. Twelve players ages 7 - 10 came
Bardot and Faun Fables at Music in the Park
from Evan Allred Henri Bredouw Orcas Island native Henri Bredouw (aka Henri Bardot) will be performing songs off his newest album “Tunnels”, along with a mixture of covers and new material this Sunday, Aug. 18th at the Village Green. After extensive touring throughout the Midwest and performances at
