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Chief Shakes Longhouse, Wrangell, AK, Shakes was father to Ts’ats’ée in Tlingit culture, which is clan-based and matrilineal. In white / colonized culture, Shakes is her uncle.

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Coming home to Decatur — How a family’s wish became law

By Darrell Kirk

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The Tides of March celebrates 18 years of Indian Island stewardship

By Russel Barsh

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Oriental rug sale this weekend | Sponsored content

Huge Oriental rug sale at Odd Fellows Hall this weekend!

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The power is yours, Planeteers

Submitted by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans.

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Clark Well & Treatment Plant – Episode 1: History and the questions that remain | Column

By Cory Harrington

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EDC presents Youth Arduino Coding Course in collaboration with the Funhouse Commons

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

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Now available for comment: First draft of Critical Areas Ordinance regulations update

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Dance to the sounds of big band

An event not to be missed: On March 13, a dance will be held at the Odd Fellows…

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Cow chaos; a fox feeding faux pas and a returned ring | SJC sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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An Orcas Christian School student reads to a senior.

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Orcas Christian students share stories, laughter with seniors in reading program

By Kallie

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Thomas Christian Long.

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Thomas Christian Long | Passages

June 20, 1971 – February 17, 2026

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2026 Orcas Artist Studio Tour applications are now open

Submitted by the Orcas Artist Studio Tour.

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Call for local craftsfolk: Join OPAL’s small works roster

OPAL Community Land Trust is looking for licensed and insured local contractors and tradespeople to join its small…