Debra Lekanoff talks about President’s apology for boarding schools, how citizens can respond, and how meaning of Thankgiving is evolving
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Debra Lekanoff talks about President’s apology for boarding schools, how citizens can respond, and how meaning of Thankgiving is evolving

State Representative Debra Lekanoff spoke to Jeff Noedel from Yakutat, Alaska. Rep. Lekanoff is one of two state representatives in the 40th District, which includes all of San Juan County, and parts of Skagit and Whatcom counties. She starts with a self-introduction. She is from the southeast Alaska community of Yakutat (“salmon people”). On her…

In case you missed it: A U.S. President just apologized to Native Americans for 150 years of boarding school policy
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In case you missed it: A U.S. President just apologized to Native Americans for 150 years of boarding school policy

Sunday, November 10, 2024 President Joe Biden did something historic two weeks ago. It came up quickly and experienced a very short news cycle due to the impending presidential election. On Friday, October 25, the general election was just 11 days away and it eclipsed almost everything in the news. Biden appeared at an event…

‘Guys and Dolls Jr’ thrilled audiences over the weekend
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‘Guys and Dolls Jr’ thrilled audiences over the weekend

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Saturday, August 10, 2024Review and video by Jeff NoedelPhotos courtesy of San Juan Community Theatre marketing department The biggest gift to a theatre cast is a full house laughing, smiling, and standing in approval at the performance’s conclusion. The San Juan Community Theatre’s Theatre Arts…

PART 2 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Talks Affordable Housing, Island Neighbors, & Childcare
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PART 2 OF 3: Jennifer Armstrong Talks Affordable Housing, Island Neighbors, & Childcare

A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGETHIS VIDEO WAS AIRED LIVE ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 AT NOON This video is part 2 of 3 parts. Part 3 will be published tomorrow (Friday).Part 1 is here. Part 2 begins with Jennifer Armstrong, Executive Director, explaining how the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource…

CORRECTION: Group of 20+ Lopez Youth WSF Walk-ons Took 7 (not 5) Hours to Get from Friday Harbor to Lopez Friday
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CORRECTION: Group of 20+ Lopez Youth WSF Walk-ons Took 7 (not 5) Hours to Get from Friday Harbor to Lopez Friday

UPDATED Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:36 p.m. CORRECTION: This article has been updated to reflect that the Lopez students arrived at the Lopez dock at 11:21 p.m., not approximately 9:00 p.m. as previously reported. The trip took more than seven hours, not five. Friday was a very challenging day for many people who rely…