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
Letter to the Editor: School Music Matters!
Updated June 5 at 6 p.m. Last Thursday’s Orcas High School Spring Concert was a triumph for its participating music students, their teachers Pamela Wright and Martin Lund, the audience and for all community school music supporters. It was an evening of exciting, joyful and creative music. Twenty years ago
Dr. Jim Litch to Discuss Two Cancer Screenings
Thursday June 13, 5 p.m. at Community Church By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will host Dr. Jim Litch at their June meeting. He will discuss two cancer screening tests, the mammogram for women and the prostate screening test for men. Dr. Oz recently wrote in an article for AARP,
Soon To Be Time for Solstice “Creatures”
from Laura Gibbons Solstice Parade showcases Orcas creative spirit. Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 15th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 22nd at noon in Eastsound. The theme this year is “Creatures!”. The always colorful, whimsical procession will once again
Truck-A-Palooza/Young Eagles Bring a Bunch of Fun to Airport on Saturday
from Orcas Family Health We are really excited for this fun event on Saturday. Families who attend always seem to have lots of fun. Truck- A-Palooza is an event where members of the community volunteer their time to bring all kinds of vehicles to the airport and we open the
Letter to the Editor: Bite of Orcas a Big Success
With a little luck from the weather, the participation of Orcas' excellent food vendors and the large number of satisfied diners they served, The 18th Annual Bite of Orcas was once again a huge success. The Bite is a major fundraiser for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and the only
“What If…?” Medical Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday, June 5, 1—3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center (Part One) By Marla Johns, Director, Orcas Island Senior Services Orcas Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands, Orcas Medical Foundation, Lahari and the Senior Center team up to help you prepare for an emergency! Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands,
Jan Koltun and Her Bear To Go on “Roadshow”
Jan Koltun-Titus with her Inuit dancing bear "Charleston" By Margie Doyle Jan Koltun-Titus, her husband Jack, and her Inuit Bear sculpture "Charleston" will travel to Boise, Idaho next month for an appearance on the public television series, "Antiques Road Show." Jan, who grew up on Orcas Island, living
Mindy Kayl Earns Land Development Expertise
On May 9th of 2013, Mindy Kayl completed the Department of Ecology training for determining Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Currently, shoreline regulations base development setbacks on the OHWM. The OHWM is different from "high tide" and the "mean high tide," which are terms often used to describe various elevations
Carl Buttke and Lee Phillips Featured at Orcas Center Lobby Gallery
The paintings of Carl Buttke and wood sculptures of Lee Phillips will be on view at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery the next month Watercolor paintings by Carl Buttke and wood sculptures by Lee Phillips will be on display at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery during June and
Council Agenda for Tomorrow: Bridges, Boats and Waste-Recycling
The morning session of the County Council meeting for Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers in Friday Harbor, calls for: Discussion of the Mt. Vernon-Burlington I-5 Bridge Response & Impact – Rick Hughes, Council Vice Chair; Brendan Cowan, Director Emergency Management; Deborah Hopkins-Hobbs, San Juan
Sleek New Van for Orcas Island Senior Center
By Hawley Roddick The Orcas Island Senior Center has a handsome new van to transport members. This $60,085 Chevrolet Aerolite mini-bus, which is ADA certified, carries eight passengers, and has a lift for wheelchairs as well as two wheelchair stations. Decals on the white exterior identify the van as a
Islanders Bank Earns High Marks & Big Rebate
OPALCO presented Islanders Bank with a check for $10,775 for the commercial lighting upgrades the bank completed at all three branches: San Juan, Orcas and Lopez. OPALCO’s Energy Services Specialist, Elisa Howard, presented the big rebate check to Brad Williamson, CEO, and Ray Adams, Project Manager and Technical Services, at
Choral Society Screening of Mozart’s Requiem
Sunday, June 9, 5 p.m., Orcas Center Orcas Choral Society performance of Mozart's Requiem at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle. The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to present a special screening of their recent performance of Mozart's Requiem at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. The screening will be
A Character-Building Concert!
Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m., Old Gym Orcas students are ready and excited about upcoming concert. Orcas Island kindergarten through 4th grade students will gather in the Old Gym on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. for the last school concert of the year. In the spirit of
Upcoming June Art Shows
from Terry Johnson There are a couple of noteworthy art shows in the month of June that you might want to experience. Woman at the Well by Jo Anderson Jo Anderson opens at the Island Hoppin' Brewery this Saturday, June 1st, with opening reception from 5-7 p.m. This
