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
Glenna Hall Appointed to OPALCO Board
Glenna Hall At their July 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall, of San Juan Island, to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Speiden islands). The seat was vacated in May when George Mulligan resigned from
Kathy Page, New Elementary Principal, Can’t Wait for School to Start
Kathy Page, new Orcas Island Elementary Principal By Cara Russell This September 4th the students of Orcas Island Elementary will go back to school with a new face greeting them at the door -- Kathy Page, the new elementary school principal. Born and raised in Washington State, Page
Golden Tree Brings New Life to Pioneer “Mansion”
The Golden Tree Hostel on North Beach Road, with its owners and renovators, Ken Katz and Ian Woolworth By Margie Doyle After 120 years in existence, two years abandoned and two years’ renovation, one of Eastsound’s pioneer “mansions” is now open as the Golden Tree Hostel, a
Council Ready to Set Public Hearing Dates for Orcas Recycling Services
By Margie Doyle On Monday, July 29, San Juan County Solid Waste Program Administrator Sam Gibboney is slated to officially notify the County Council that key contract issues have been resolved regarding the Orcas Solid Waste Facility with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS). In its Staff Report dated July 22, county
Orcas Pioneers: Bigamist Boone
By Tom Welch The Tale of ‘Bigamist Boone’ A very well-respected pioneer family of Doe Bay had many children, among them a daughter named Julia. She was born and raised here on Orcas Island in the late 1800’s, living on a farm, attending school at the little schoolhouse in Olga
English Ivy: Not Poison But Noxious!
English Ivy in Eastsound is choking the life out of this tree English Ivy is an attractive vine that is widespread in Western Washington and the San Juans. It is an ornamental that is often planted intentionally but has become an invasive plant in forests, woodlands and
Council Clerk’s Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the San Juan County Council Corner Quotes: “Policy should reflect the needs of the citizens.” – Rick Hughes “I only ate 2 pancakes at the Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast.” – Bob Jarman While the feedback to the first Corner has been largely enthusiastic, a few readers
Bon Voyage to App
in honor of App Applegate, Nov 10, 1918 - June 11, 2013 Bon voyage potluck and story sharing in honor of App Applegate at Odd Fellows Hall, 6-8pm, Monday July 29. People should bring their own plate, cup, utensils, beverage and potluck item, as well as their stories. Those who
Local Folk and Crow Valley Family String Band Play at Music in the Park
Carl Burger and Marc Cohen make up Local Folk Music in the Park from 5-7 pm on Sunday, August 4. Local Folk (a duo of Carl Burger and Marc Cohen) will be joined by special guests, the Crow Valley Family String Band (Jim Litch, Rachel Bishop, Tashi Litch,
Family Fun Bingo on August First!
From Kaleidoscope Childcare Center The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring BINGO to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. This family-fun event is open to all at the Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Road near Country Corner. Bring the family out Thursday August 1, and the first Thursday of
Larsen Urges Support for Samish Tribe Lands
Bill in House Hearing Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, testified [earlier this week] in support of his bill to provide permanent protection to Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties. H.R. 1225 would put 95 acres of Samish-owned land into federal trust for use by the tribe for community
Music Lovers Seminars: A Music Lover’s Must!
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Jon Kimura Parker, "Jackie" will open the Music Lovers Seminars on Friday, Aug. 9 Before you attend a concert at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which takes place August 9th through 24th, go behind the scenes and add depth to
Grant Funding Will Help OPAL Add Five More Homes
from Judy Whiting, OPAL Two recently moved OPAL recycled houses. A two-year grant for $255,000 will help OPAL buy additional property to locate five more recycled houses on Orcas. Lisa Byers, OPAL's executive director, submitted the application in 2012. "In these difficult economic and state budgeting times, I
Town Hall Meeting on Recent Fires Draws 100s
Update July 24 at 9 a.m.: The Alarm Foundation and the Northwest Insurance Council have offered up to $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of any individual or individuals involved in these incidents. There is also a private $5,000 cash reward offered as well under the same conditions. by
The Met: Live in HD—Rossini’s Armida
Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center from Artha Kass Renée Fleming, starring in Armida. Photo by Ken Howard. Don't miss the summer encore screening of The Met: Live in HD presentation of Rossini's Armida. Renée Fleming stars in the title role of this mythical tale of a
Editorial: Why We Do What We Do
by Lin McNulty Managing Editor, Orcas Issues It has been one busy news week on our island! Our small, stipend-only staff has been on the spot covering all the major events—and then some. We were the first news service on the island to report on the fires—complete with graphic, at-the-scene
