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
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold its regular monthly Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road this Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 1:30to 3:30 p.m. The agenda call for a discussion of changes in Water System Requirements January 1, 2014; comments regarding: Cookston Long
Guest Editorial: The Laudable Stance of the Lummi Tribe on Cherry Point Coal Export Facility
From the Lopez No COALition The news that the Lummi Nation stood firm to “unconditionally and unequivocally” oppose the ill-considered Gateway Pacific Terminal project has brought us joy and humility. The Lummi’s July 30, 2013 letter to the Army Corps of Engineers brought joy because the tribal opposition to the
Being Firewise Saves Homes During Wildfires
by Lin McNulty Jack Cohen, Firewise Founder, shares his findings from decades of studying wildfires. Photo: Lin McNulty “During extreme wildfires, residual home destruction need not happen,” says Jack Cohen who has spent 40 years studying and investigating extreme wildfires across the country and, indeed, around the
OPALCO Supports Montessori School Solar Project
OPALCO Energy Services Specialist Elisa Howard presents a check for $10,000 to Teresa Chocano and Tina Whitman of the Orcas Montessori School. The Orcas Montessori School is creating a hands-on opportunity for renewable energy education in their classroom and for the benefit of the community. This summer,
What’s Happening at the Strawberry Building?
From The Olga Strawberry Council Board Although it may look quiet and as though nothing is happening at the burned building that housed The Artworks, the James Hardman Gallery and Café Olga, the Olga Strawberry Council wants everyone to know that there’s plenty going on behind the scenes, and the
Just a Sprinkle of Rain at Library Fair, Enthusiasm Flourishes!
by Cara Russell 2013 Library Fair actually held at the Library this year. Photo: Cara Russell Once again, the weather cooperated for the 57th Annual Library Fair, with only a brief sprinkle before blue skies took over. This year's Library Fair was actually held at the Library and
Writers Roundtable: Meet Your Muse
The monthly Writers Roundtable will be held Saturday, August 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library on Rose Street in Eastsound. The topic will be "Our Writing Lives: Reflections, Suggestions, Inspirations." JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator, says, "Join in an open-ended conversation with fellow writers. Share your writing experiences, tips, resources,
The Making of a Zombie Movie, Funhouse Style
by Cara Russell Conrad Wrobel and Bruce H. Bosley, creative forces behind the movie classes at the Funhouse. Photo: Cara Russell Orcas Island born and raised, Conrad Wrobel gave a speech at the annual Funhouse Gala, on Sunday Aug 4th. Anyone attending who had not already heard of
County Council Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk We have a saying at my house, “It’s always either Christmas or the Fair.” Both events stand out on the calendar of our lives as significant turning points in the year and seasonal milestones. One closes the cycle of the year and promises the return
“Hands-only” CPR Training at Farmer’s Market
Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 PM. Learn the latest method of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) at the Village Green during the Farmer's Market on Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 PM. This very basic lesson only takes a few minutes to learn. CPR could save
Guest Opinion: Cyclists, Too, Should Share the Road
By Ginni Stern I am not a cyclist. I am more then happy to share the road with cyclists... but very often this summer, while driving in my car, I have come upon cyclists, riding 2 or even 3 abreast on a road that is rural curvy and one lane
Aug. 15 Meeting for Information on Tri-Local Hospital Affiliations
Information and Conversation—Thursday, August 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Jean Henigson By the end of August, Island Hospital (which operates Orcas Medical Center), together with Skagit Valley Hospital, and Cascade Valley Hospital, intend to announce their joint decision about forming a partnership with one of
Carl Burger Next at Wednesday Brown Bag Concert
Carl Burger to play at the Aug. 14 Brown Bag Concert From Carl Burger In a valiant tilt for Fairness, to "redistribute/dilute" the formidable level of artistic talent concurrently on display elsewhere on the Island, Carl personally invites all to his recital, Wednesday, August 14, Episcopal Church, Eastsound,
Feet on the Beach with FRIENDS—An Informative Walk
by Cara Russell Great day for a beach walk. Photo: Cara Russell Wednesday morning was another beautiful day on Orcas Island, and island residents gathered onto Crescent Beach to enjoy a free and interpretive shoreline beach walk, hosted by FRIENDS of the San Juans. Over 20 Orcas Island
Orcas Brown Bear Makes a Return as a Bakery
by Lin McNulty The Brown Bear Baking owners and bakers at last in charge of the twists and turns. Photo: Cara Russell The story of how the new Brown Bear Baking, at Main Street and North Beach Road, came into existence has at least as many twists as
Orca Count at 10-Year Low — Food Supply Cited
by Lin McNulty K14, K42, and K26 on September 17, 2009. Photo: Center for Whale Research Every year on December 31 and on July 1, the Center for Whale Research in Friday Harbor conducts a count of individual orca whales in our local population. This information, gathered from
