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
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
Editorial: What Freedom Means to Us
by Lin McNulty I have always been aware and grateful, even in childhood, of how fortunate I am to have been born in the United State of America. Answering the question, however, of what freedom means to me is difficult—mostly because I, like probably many of us, take it for
Orcas Will Get a Big Bang from the 4th!
And the 3rd! and the 5th! and the 6th! PART ONE: EVENTS ON WEDNESDAY JULY 3 and THURSDAY JULY 4 Wednesday, July 3 BROWN BAG CONCERT WITH MARTIN LUND At noon The popular Brown Bag Concert series at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish during July and August starts with Martin Lund at
Spend Fridays in the School Garden!
The "Potato Patch Collective" invites you to join them in the school garden on Fridays. Beginning this Friday, July 5, and continuing every Friday through August 24 By Madie Murray Parents, kids of all ages, friends, garden enthusiasts, garden novices and anyone who just enjoys being outside and
OPALCO to Replace Electric Cable in Victorian Valley
As part of OPALCO’s 2013-2016 construction work plan, OPALCO’s crews will be replacing 1.25 miles of direct- buried electric cable on Victorian Valley Road from Orcas Highway to LaPorte Road with a new cable inside of conduit system. This project will decrease energy losses and provide more reliable energy to
Re-Imagine the Good Life at KindlingsFest
Dr. Jerry Root returns to KindlingsFest; this summer to discuss “The Good Life” KindlingsFest 2013 — July 31 to August 4 By Dick Staub Since Aristotle people have been asking, “What is the Good Life?” In the U.S. the “Good Life” became synonymous with “The American Dream,”
Healthy Heart Hikers Give to Moran Friends
Healthy Heart Hikers, from Left to right, Gail Glass, Susan Scales,Michelle Clark, Diane Glover, Carol Marcin, Carma Floyd, Sandy Playa, Anna Tejada. On June 28, eight members of the Healthy Heart Hiking group traded their hiking poles for kayak paddles and went on a kayak tour to raise
Orcas Will Get a Big Bang! Part Two!
PART TWO: EVENTS ON FRIDAY JULY 5 and SATURDAY JULY 6 (to see events on July 3 and July 4 click here) Friday July 5 JP and the OK RHYTHM BOYS at DARVILL'S BOOKSTORE at 3:30 p.m. ABBEY ROAD LIVE! at ORCAS CENTER at 7:30 pm Abbey Road LIVE! is
The Sea Around Us: July Exhibit at Senior Center
From Jacqueline Kempfer One of the pieces being shown at The Sea Around Us The public is invited to view THE NAUTICAL EXHIBIT at the Orcas Island Senior Center. The exhibit includes lovely ship's models, etchings, paintings, and nautical brass work. Four Winds Camp, the Scottish Coastline, and
Broadband: Questions Your Neighbors Asked
By Margie Doyle Think of “broadband” as a highway, OPALCO spokesman Jay Kimball told some 100 Orcas Islanders who attended the Broadband Forum on June 19 at the Orcas Senior Center; he then proceeded, with OPALCO’s J. Foster Hildreth, Assistant General Manager, and Board President Chris Thomerson, to take
Car Crashes, Lands Upside Down in Deer Harbor
from Sheriff Nou & Assistant Fire Chief Preysz Two Deer Harbor men escaped serious injury early Sunday morning when their car left Channel Road and traveled down the embankment and landed upside down in the waters of West Sound. The driver was able to successfully exit the vehicle, but did
Guest Editorial: This is What You Shall Do
By Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892) This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience
Our Legislators: Capital Budget Brings Millions to Local Economy
From the 40th legislative district delegation: Sen. Kevin Ranker and Reps. Jeff Morris and Kristine Lytton issued the statement below following Gov. Jay Inslee’s signing of the capital budget (Senate Bill 5035) Monday afternoon: “With all the controversy surrounding the much-delayed state operating budget, the passage of another important
No Residential, Commercial or Big Fires!
Firefighters quell Young Hill Fire, San Juan Island From Steve Marler, County Fire Marshal All Residential and Commercial burn permits [expired] as of the end of June. Recreational fires (two feet in diameter or less) are still allowed as long as they’re contained within a suitable fire ring.
School Board Signs Most District Contracts
Business Manager Reports Healthy Budget By Margie Doyle At the regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) on June 27, the school board of directors formally approved contracts to hire Liz LeRoy, Owner of Alliance Construction Management, as Project Manager of of the School Modernization projects ($7,990,656
