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
Order Your Raspberries & Blueberries Now!
July 20 is the deadline for ordering this summer You know summer’s on its way with the recurrence of the St. Francis Church Berry Sale, now offering raspberries and blueberries in season. All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available frozen. Fresh Raspberries (14
New On the Block: Elle Salon
by Cara Russell Elle is open for business in Eastsound Square Eight years ago, Emma Gajadhar was Emma Grumm, twenty years old, living on Orcas, and wondering what to do next with her life. Her friends knew her for her passion for style, and her outgoing personality.
Mt. Baker Road Project Goes On and On and…
By Margie Doyle Colin Huntemer, Senior Project Engineer for San Juan County Public Works Department overseeing the Mt. Baker Road project, gave some answers to Orcas Issues this week to questions about the ongoing project, widening Mt Baker Road and installing a trail along the road: Schedule: The contract is for
Sen. Ranker Elected President of the Pacific NW Economic Region
From the Senate Democrat Office Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, was elected President on Wednesday [July 17] of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) at the organization’s Annual Summit in Anchorage, AK. Formed in 1991, PNWER is a non-partisan, public-private partnership that includes Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and
Huge Yard Sale to Benefit Food Bank
By Carol Kulminski Shop with a cause! There will be a fundraiser yard sale to benefit the Food Bank on July 27th from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale will be in the Food Bank parking lot in Eastsound and will include collectibles, household and decorative items, books, sports
Wishing To Spend Some Time In A Garden?
There are a lot of interesting things to do in a garden! By Madie Murray Maybe you don't have one, or it's just too much work or expense to keep one at home? Well, the public school has a wonderful garden that welcomes those wishing to spend
History Matinee: A Civil War Reader’s Theater
Civil War historian Lorraine McConaghy will share a participatory, living theater piece this Sunday, July 21 at the Senior Center Update: Sunday July 21 at 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Territorial Voices: A Civil War Reader’s Theater interactive presentation The Orcas Island Historical Museum is delighted to welcome
Orcas Recycling Services Ready to Sign on the Dotted Line
By Margie Doyle Orcas Recycling Services (ORS/The Exchange) and San Juan County are poised to sign off on the contract to assume management of the Orcas Transfer Station for solid waste disposal. The Exchange Phoenix rises as the first order of business, the Orcas Transfer Station contract, nears completion.
Emmanuel Church Seeks Community Survey Participation
fr0m Karen Russel, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish This summer Emmanuel Parish members are completing a series of surveys on the topics of "Where Have We Been?", "Where Are We Now?" and "Where Are We Going?" We are doing a bit of soul-searching. Along with these in-house surveys, Emmanuel is interested in
Editorial: OPALCO Board Should Invest in Wireless Spectrum Purchase
Update: The July 18 OPALCO Board Meeting will NOT discuss the purchase of the wireless spectrum, due to an absent board member and a new board member. By Margie Doyle Ever felt you wasted your time trying to get better service from CenturyLink? It seems, from over 30 recent responses
More Than One Way to Connect?
by Lin McNulty How do you connect to the internet? Even though we may not have as many alternatives as those living in the big cities, there are still a number of options available on Orcas and in the San Juans. First, with a bit of help from Wikipedia (to
Fire Danger Climbs from Low to Moderate
The fire danger in San Juan County is now “MODERATE”. from San Juan County Fire Marshall Smokey the Bear reminds us the fire danger is increasing in San Juan County. While visitors and residents of San Juan County enjoy the beautiful warm weather, fire officials are keeping a
County’s Community Network Soldiers On
By Margie Doyle An unheralded group of county social service providers decided last week, on Thursday, July 11 to continue its bi-monthly meetings with member funds and new leadership. The San Juan Community Network/Readiness to Learn Consortium/Community Mobilization Boards (the Network), chaired by Liz Illg, Director of Non-profits Unlimited,
Prepare for Affordable Care-Medicaid Expansion
From Gov. Jay Inslee’s Communications Office July 16, 2013 — Gov. Jay Inslee, joined by federal and state health care leaders and a coalition of more than 100 local organizations from across the state announced a plan to educate Washington residents about new opportunities for health care coverage under
Important Notice to Eastsound Water Users!
From Paul Kamin, General Manager Eastsound Water Users Association Our friends at the Eastsound Sewer District have asked EWUA members for an unusual favor. This request applies specifically to EWUA members who are also served by Eastsound Sewer District. On Tuesday night, starting at 8 pm, the Eastsound Sewer
Brown Bag Concert Features Myers and Liger
Ron Myers and John Liger are the featured musicians at this Wednesday’s Brown Bag Concert. The Brown Bag Concert begins at 12 noon and end at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free although donations are received which fund an annual music scholarship for an Orcas Island music student. Everyone is
