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
Fire & Rescue: Let’s Talk about Emergency Care
From Kevin O'Brien Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO This Thursday, June 13, at 4:00 p.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue invites the community to a “Town Hall” meeting at Eastsound Station 21 to provide an overview our emergency medical program and discuss possible solutions for after-hours medical care. Your thoughts
Shoreline Science Forum Presents Shoreline Hazards and Economic Valuation
By Margie Doyle In order to help air matters attendant to the Shoreline Master Program update with county residents, this month the Friends of the San Juans joined forces with Futurewise to present forums to the county public. Last Tuesday, June 4,the topic at the Orcas Island Forum was "Sound Shoreline
Courthouse Parking Lot to Close June 16-26
from Stan Matthews, County Interim Technology and Communications Manager The County-owned parking lot on 2nd Street, adjacent to the San Juan County Courthouse in Friday Harbor, will be closed for resurfacing from 9 a.m. Sunday, June 16, until Wednesday, June 26. The lot had originally been scheduled to close Saturday
Councilmen Hughes and Stephens Travel to Mayne Island
San Juan County Council members Jamie Stephens and Rick Hughes will be traveling together to attend an Islands’ Trust meeting on Mayne Island, British Columbia from June 11 – June 13. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7472.
Helen Mirren as The Queen at Orcas Center
Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. Photo by Johan Persson. Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. On Screen at Orcas Center this Thursday! The great Helen Mirren in National Theatre Live's The Audience. Come see Helen Mirren reprise her Academy Award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the
Guest Opinion: Petcoke – a New Danger in our Waters
by Chom Greacen The image of a three-story pile of petroleum coke covering an entire city block by the Detroit River that appeared in a 5/17/2013 New York Times article was a wake-up call for me. The rising accumulation of this toxic material, also known as “petcoke”, is a
Revised Deer Harbor Plan Review Agenda
Wednesday, June 12, 1:30—3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center Agenda Chair: Call To Order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize speakers. Presentation by Victoria Compton, director of the San Juan Economic Development Council
Historically, the Best Pies Ever
The Orcas Island Historical Museum returns to the annual community celebration for our biggest fundraiser – the homemade pie booth! We need community members to contribute pies and other sweet treats: Rhubarb, blackberry, chocolate, pecan, apple, blueberry and strawberry-rhubarb… Whatever you like to bake! Last year we received a record
Flag Day: Keep the Flag Flying High
Officers of the American Legion observe Flag Day, 2012 The American Legion will observe Flag Day on June 14th, with a ceremony at the "Outpost" behind the Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Road at 5:30 p.m. There will be signs and members directing the people for the Flag
OASIS Commencement: “It’s a Glorious Thing”
OASIS High School graduates six students after receiving their diplomas and certificates today. From left: Esther Doss, Morgan Miller, Sorrel Hughes, Ursula Pamatian, Herbie Sisson and Micah Jones Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent and High School Principal Barbara Kline welcomed the guests overflowing Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall
State Ferry Directors to Meet on San Juan Island
Wednesday, June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries (WSF) directors are heading out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as new vessel construction progress, ferry system performance measures, liquefied natural gas as a source of
Senator Ranker: “Let’s Get Our Work Done”
From the Senate Democrats Committee With only a few days left in the 2013 special session, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, spoke on the Senate floor Friday evening, demanding that the Senate get to work on a multitude of issues facing our state. Friday marked the 26th day of the
4-Season Gardening in the San Juans
from Boyd Pratt Wednesday, June 19, 7pm, preceded by a 6pm potluck, San Juan Island Grange Hall Learn how to extend and enhance the growing season for year-round gardening success. San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on 4-Season Gardening in the San Juans, Wednesday June
Memorial Service for Shane Foster
A memorial service for Shane Foster will be held at the American Legion Post home on Friday, June 14th, from 4 to 7 p.m. The post will be providing ham, turkey, rolls, and condiments. There will be seafood supplied and prepared by Mark Sawyer, Drew Sandilands, and Dan Stevens. The
Free Veggie Potluck and Nutritional Update: Plant-Based Diets
Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School From the Orcas Veggie Club Most of us likely never imagined that one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans would step forward to recommend what appears to be one of the most natural, cost-effective--and safest--interventions to improve health outcomes. Yet Kaiser
Port of Lopez Community Forum June 26
The Port of Lopez invites community members to join in a discussion of the future of the port and potential economic vitality projects. The forum will be held at Lopez Center from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th. The role of a public port in Washington State is the acquisition,
