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
Friday Harbor Marchers Say “No” to Coal
From Donna Riordan, Orcas No Coalition Friday Harbor residents turned out in force to march against Coal. Some 85 concerned residents and friends of the San Juan Islands marched and chanted in opposition to the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal at Cherry Point in Bellingham at the Friday Harbor
Class of 2013 Makes Generous Donation
from Jean Henigson Photographed here are (from left to right): Jessica Gudgell, representative of the Class of 2013 who presented the award; Kari Schuh, Steering Committee member of IRHI; and Nile Reed, IRHI Teen Representative for two years, also a member of the Class of 2013. The Island
Chamber Announces Parade Winners
from Lance Evans With this year's parade theme of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Celebrate Sustainability," top prize goes to OPAL. Photo: Cara Russell The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the three winning parade entries in Saturday's Community Parade. Parade volunteers reviewed all the entrants, and
$5.5M Federal Funding for Cattle Point Road
Work on Cattle Point Road is scheduled to start in 2016 From Shannon Wilbur, San Juan County Public Works Department 2013 has been a critical year for Cattle Point Road. In the past six months, the Final Environmental Statement (FEIS) was approved, design funds were identified and
SCORE! at New Second-hand Store
SCORE! is open with Tina Roye and Donna Wildman ready to help! By Margie Doyle SCORE! the “Nifty Thrifty” variety store is open for business in the Post Office building in Eastsound. Need a pillow, a board game, a mirror, dishes, earrings or a unique work of art?
The Met Summer Encores Continue!
"The Anvil Chorus" from "il Trovatore" See it Friday evening, July 13 at the Orcas Center! Friday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center David McVicar’s critically acclaimed and stirring production of Verdi’s intense, scorching tale of love and vengeance, Il Trovatore might be the composer’s
County Council to Meet Regularly on Mondays
The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, July 8, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 10:30 AM. The purpose of the meeting is for the Council to discuss various administrative items with the County Manager. The Monday
Get Ready for Olga Daze!
By Jan Ehrlichman Lots is happening to get ready for Olga Daze, which takes place in Olga on July 20th. There will be great food, great bargains, great music and lots of fun. Everyone gets to march in a parade through Olga, and immediately following the parade there will be
A Parade of Smiles
Photos: Cara Russell Photos: Cara Russell Center: Parade Grand Marshall George Post. Photos: Cara Russell Community Band led by Jim Shaffer-Bauck. Photo: Cara Russell
And On the 6th Day (of July), They Dined and Dashed
Runners and pancakes set the pace for the day. Photos: Margie Doyle Pancake breakfast at the Eastsound Fire Hall Undersheriff Bruce Distler joined Sparky and Orcas Volunteer Firefighters to the Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. this morning. The line of Orcas Volunteer Firefighters rescued the public
Ranker: Did Internet Outage Affect Your Business?
from Lance Evans The Orcas Island Chamber was contacted by State Senator Kevin Ranker on Friday, with a business question about the recent internet outages on Orcas Island. Sen. Ranker, who is the ranking member of the Energy, Environment & Telecommunications Committee, wants to know if your business suffered any
The Fourth as Seen from The Green
Harvey Family Log Show. Old logging demonstrations as well as a friendly competition with cross saws, axes, and chainsaws. "buck one off", "You wanna make the smallest biscuit you can!" and "Come up and compete with some out of shape loggers." was being thrown all around the arena by
Nancy Pearl the Book Lady Comes To Orcas!
Nancy Pearl, former Seattle Librarian and author of "Book Lust" and other books of reading recommendations, comes to Orcas Island on July 10 By Kathy Lunde If you'd like your summer reading to take you beyond the beaten path, librarian Nancy Pearl is here to help. Everyone’s go-to
Rockets Red, White, and Blue Glare
Eastsound fireworks thrilled the crowds on the shores of East Sound. Photos: Lin McNulty
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, County Council, for Stance on Tanker Risks
For stance on oil and coal spill risks Jamie Stephens, at the direction of the San Juan County Council, recently co-signed a letter with the Islands Trust, a federation of local Canadian governments within the Salish Sea, to the Tanker Safety Panel Secretariat in Ottawa. This letter expressed their shared
Pundits Offer Insight on Mayoral Race
from Susan Anderson The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race is sponsored by and benefits Children’s House. Their goal is to raise $8,000 for the Toddler and Preschool program. The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race (an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House) concludes Saturday, July 6. Votes
