by Debra Lekanoff | Nov 27, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, For many of us, today looks remarkably different than how we imagine the day after a holiday. Our stomachs and fridges might be full, but there are certainly empty chairs and loved ones only seen through screens. It’s disappointing to miss traditions...
by Debra Lekanoff | Nov 20, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, In recent weeks we have seen a consistent, rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country. Infection rates continue to grow from coast to coast, and that includes right here in Washington State. Average cases in our state have doubled over the past two...
by Debra Lekanoff | Nov 13, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, It is more important today than ever before that we take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. Just this week, the United States passed 150,000 new cases in a single day for the first time since the start of the pandemic, and here in Washington State our...
by Debra Lekanoff | Nov 6, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Over the course of this week, many of us have been following along closely as election results have poured in from across the country. While many votes are still being counted – including here in Washington State – we are consistently moving closer to...
by Debra Lekanoff | Oct 30, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Today is the last Fantastic Friday before the 2020 General Election – the most important election of many of our lifetimes. So much is on the ballot this Tuesday, and it’s important that we make our voices heard, and that we cast our votes the next...
by Debra Lekanoff | Oct 23, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Earlier this year, I worked with Senator Rebecca Saldaña from the 37th LD and Representative Javier Valdez from the 46th LD to advocate for additional relief funds for migrant workers and immigrants living in our communities. There are so many members...
by Debra Lekanoff | Oct 16, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Week! This week is important for me and so many others, and I want to take the time to thank the Washington Tribal leaders, elders, and community members for taking care of me, and for taking care of my daughter, Emma. Without...
by Debra Lekanoff | Oct 12, 2020 | News Updates
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! This day is important for me and so many others, and I want to take the time to thank the Washington Tribal leaders, elders, and community members for taking care of me, and for taking care of my...
by Debra Lekanoff | Oct 9, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Yesterday afternoon, Governor Inslee announced that he would extend the eviction moratorium across the state through the end of the year. The moratorium was previously set to expire on October 15, and this will provide a few more months relief to...
by Debra Lekanoff | Oct 2, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, In recent weeks we’ve talked about the importance of filling out the Census, how necessary it is that you make sure your voice is heard and that you and your family are counted. The Census is used to allocate federal funding, apportion members of...