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
Update from Doe Bay and the Upcoming Fest
from Joe Brotherton, Owner Doe Bay Resort Doe Bay was heartbroken to lose the Olga Café. We refer guests there all year round, but especially at Doe Bay Fest. Although we were fully staffed, we have been able to employ some of the workers who were suddenly jobless. We are
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Continues on Orcas!
from Conrad Wrobel Conrad and Hunter making "Angels of the City" Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on filming experience was well received by the community. Now, by popular demand, it will return this summer for the youth. Overseen by filmmakers Conrad Wrobel and
Senator Ranker Praises Decision to Expand Impact Study of Coal Terminal
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the decision to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study should the coal export terminal project at Cherry Point move forward: “This is exactly the decision we have been seeking for several years now since we wrote the first comment letter
Letter to the Editor: “Medical Alert” Telephone Scam
I wanted to alert [Orcas Issues' readers] to the following telephone scam; we experienced it on all three of our telephone lines last week. The caller announces that someone has ordered an “emergency medical alert system” for you because you have had a fall (in a recorded message) and goes
Join the Wildlife 100 Tour on Any Island!
Cycle on with Wildlife Cycles on Sunday, August 11! 100 Mile Tour Benefits Orcas Park & Rec The 22nd Annual Wildlife 100 cycles out on Sunday, August 11. Are you ready to ride? Dan Christopherson of Wildlife Cycles says, "This is a pretty low-key affair, even after 21
Open Letter to Corps of Engineers from Lummi Nation
Colonel Bruce A. Estok, District Engineer US Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District PO Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 SUBJECT: Lummi Opposition: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Bulk Dry Goods Shipping Facility (Ref. No. NWS-2008-260) and the Custer Spur Rail Expansion (Ref. No. NWS-2011325) Projects Dear Colonel Estok, The Lummi
The Tradition Evolves: the 57th Annual Library Fair
By Margie Doyle The ever-popular Library Fair will re-locate at the Library on Rose Street Orcas Islanders are readers and the August 10 Library Fair, sponsored by the Orcas Island Friends of the Library, celebrates that fact with books sales and fair booths – and this year,
Re-scheduled: Kool Kruise for Kaleidoscope!
Now scheduled for Sunday, August25 From Kaleidoscope Childcare Center Wes Heinmiller, of M.V.Northern Light Charters, has graciously donated an afternoon cruise on his 1987 68' Hatteras Wide Body Cockpit Motoryacht (see charternorthernlight.com for photos). The cruise will consist of a two-hour casual trip through San Juan waters in a luxurious
Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz at Next Brown Bag Concert
Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz perform at the noontime Brown Bag Concert next Wednesday From Sharon Abreu Come join us for our annual Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound this coming Wednesday, August 7, from 12:00-12:30 pm. This year, Mike and I will be sharing some
White Smoke But No Fire at Rosario
By Kevin K. O'Brien Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 6:06 a.m., 20 OIFR firefighters with eight fire department apparatus were dispatched to the Rosario Resort Mansion for the report of white smoke in the basement area of the mansion. Arriving personnel found
Recreational Campfires Allowed with Caution
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office Everyone is asked to be very cautious with any outdoor fire. However, the current level of fire risk throughout San Juan County does not warrant an outright ban of open fires. Following is a statement of the County Fire Marshal’s Office position
Letter to the Editor: Loopholes Cost Too Much
Like all Washingtonians, we are concerned and frightened by the wildfires raging across the state. But we wonder how many people realize that these unfortunate events are worsened by chronic underfunding and budget cuts to the Department of Natural Resources? Our ability to deal with these problems would be much
JA Jance to Visit Orcas — Meet the Author!
JA Jance, crime/mystery novelist, to visit Orcas Island on August 7 By Kathy Lunde Please join the Orcas Island Library in welcoming author JA Jance, Wednesday, August 7 at 3 p.m., in the Victorian Room at the Outlook Inn. Ms. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author
Feet on the Beach Coming to Orcas Next Week!
Community members learn about nearshore species during a beach seine. Photo by Mark B. Gardner Join FRIENDS of the San Juans for free, fun, interpretive shoreline beach walks and hands-on activities. Learn about geology, forage fish, shoreline vegetation and nearshore fish species. Activities will be led by
Cancer Support Group To Meet
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on August 8 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with t.hose who are currently going through treatment, or those who
Planes, Cars, and Art—Oh, My!
Planes... Airplanes line the Orcas tarmac at the 2009 Fly-in Each year 100-150 aircraft attend the Orcas Fly-In from around the country. Under the variety of old-fashioned airplanes, seaplanes, “warbirds” and experimental aircraft, pilots relax, camping underneath or near the wings of their aircraft and are there to
