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
Get your Dogs Fit on Orcas with Canine Fitness program!
By Leslie Liddle Lure Coursing for dogs is now offered on Orcas through Orcas Parks and Recreation - come and join us in this amazing energetic sport and watch your dog having the best fun ever. No prior training necessary. You can register for this online with Orcas Parks and
Learn to Have Fun This Summer!
By Tom Fiscus, Orcas Library Board Trustee Summer is coming fast and so are some fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island. Your Park and Recreation District, Orcas Island Library, and the School District are collaborating to host a diverse set of children’s and teens’ summer activities. Some
This Just In! Get Rid of Those Electronics
Don't miss this rare opportunity to APPROPRIATELY dispose of your electronic recyclables/trash American Legion Hall Rummage Sale and E-recyling event Friday June 7 5-7 pm AND Saturday June 8 9am-2pm
Orcas Library Supports Health & Wellness Events
Orcas Library is hosting a Health & Wellness Week starting Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13. Librarian Holly King writes, "The focus of the event is to teach individuals how to take charge of their own aging process – a concept known as 'Active Aging.' Through a series of
Willis Lane House Fire Extinguished by Orcas Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue put out a fire at a Willis Lane dwelling. There were no injuries reported By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On the morning of Friday, June 7 at approximately 3:16 a.m., twenty-five OIFR firefighters with ten response vehicles were
House Passes Main Budget; Senate Leaders Defend Statements
By John Stang of Crosscut.com Washington Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom said Thursday that the House Democrats' proposed referendum to close seven tax exemptions to help fund improvements to education is too much of a gamble to risk on upgrading schools. The problem: The House Democrats never proposed such a
All Welcome to Eagle Forum Meeting
From April Duke Eagle Forum of San Juan County is having our 3rd annual meeting on June 7 at 7 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas Island. We are having a Pulled Pork dinner with all the fixings by donation but please RSVP April Duke at 376-5873. All
Letter to the Editor: We Can Do More to Recycle
Orcas Bite was a Success, yes indeed, but our community recycle efforts that same day were not! I was disappointed to see no easy way to recycle all the paper plates, coffee cups, lemonade glasses, and plastic forks that we all consumed. This seems to happen often here on
The Girl Behind the F2C Lens
Alexa doing what she loves and will bemaking her profession By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Alexa Cuthbert is graduating this year and we will miss her terribly! She has been such an amazing asset to the Farm to Cafeteria program, and she is leaving us
County Emergency Responders Finalize Boat Plans
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office As part of a continuing effort to develop a cooperative multi-agency marine emergency response program, plans have been finalized for construction of a new vessel that will replace two boats currently in service in San Juan County. With the decommissioning of both the
State Budget: Democrats Compromise; Cut School Funding
By John Stang Crosscut.com Democrats will give up roughly 78 percent of the new tax revenue that they originally wanted in order to reach a budget compromise with the Republican-oriented Senate. It's hard to say what the Senate's Majority Coalition Caucus — 23 Republicans and two Democrats— thinks about the
Kenneth David Nisbet 1942 – 2013
Ken Nisbet (Nester Ned Nightowl), at bat From Polly Sanford Kenneth David Nisbet, aka Nester Ned Nightowl, 71, died at home in Kauai, Hawaii on May 20th from complications of throat cancer. Born May 5, 1942 Ken’s early years were spent in Southern California. Until a short time
Wally Gudgell Steps Down from SeaDoc
After 14 years, Wally Gudgell leaves the SeaDoc board From the SeaDoc Society (seadocsociety.org) Wally Gudgell, one of SeaDoc's founding board members, has recently stepped down from the Board of Directors. Gary Davis, SeaDoc Board Chair, says: "The SeaDoc Society is a group of people passionately committed to
Letter to the Editor: Teachers Thank Volunteers
Andrea Cohen, artist, works with First Grader Thank you so much to all of the volunteers in our community who make a difference in our schools. Because of parent / community volunteers our school is a better place! Become involved just as Deb Jones and Andrea Cohen did
Donating Blood Has Benefits
by Cara Russell Thursday, June 6, 12-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station When I was a child, sometimes my dad would come home in the evening with a small gauze-bandage wrapped around his right elbow. When I asked him what it was for, he told me that he had just donated
Eastsound Planning Looks at New Development and Allowing Kiosks
Thursday, June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At tomorrow’s Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting the county advisory committee members will review plans to clear and grading a large lot in Eastsound’s sevice light industrial zone, to add a roof
