by Debra Lekanoff | Jul 3, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Last week we talked about Governor Inslee’s statewide mandatory face covering order, requiring every Washingtonian to wear a facial covering when they are out in a public space, either indoor or outdoor. Governor Inslee recently made a new proclamation...
by Debra Lekanoff | Jun 26, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic is something we all must do together. By taking actions that protect ourselves and others, we will slow the spread and curb the impact of the coronavirus. It has always been about community looking out for community,...
by Debra Lekanoff | Jun 25, 2020 | News Updates
June 25, 2020 Statement by Debra Lekanoff In my nearly 50 years in this world, I have seen and experienced discrimination first-hand as a woman of color. I have grieved with the mothers who have lost their children to unprovoked violence based on the color of their...
by Debra Lekanoff | Jun 19, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Each week more and more counties across Washington State move forward with their reopening process, progressing through our “Safe Start” program. This is happening because community members like you and me are practicing physical distancing,...
by Debra Lekanoff | Jun 12, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Yesterday morning, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released their “Reopening Washington Schools 2020 District Planning Guide,” a comprehensive walkthrough of how we will be able to safely reopen our schools this...
by Debra Lekanoff | Jun 5, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, This has been a difficult week for many in our community, and across the country. From coast to coast we are seeing the people come out and protest the unjust death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25th. For too...
by Debra Lekanoff | May 29, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Each week that I write to you we move one step closer towards recovery and reopening as we make our way through Washington’s “Safe Start” plan. As I mentioned last Friday, Governor Inslee announced updated parameters for counties to move from...
by Debra Lekanoff | May 22, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Earlier this week, Governor Inslee announced that 10 new counties are officially eligible to apply to move into Phase 2 of our Safe Start recovery plan. Counties are eligible to apply if they have fewer than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over...
by Debra Lekanoff | May 16, 2020 | Fantastic Fridays
Dear Friends, Earlier this month Washington State kicked off Phase 1 of our “Safe Start” reopening process across the state, with additional guidelines put in place for businesses to resume operations in a way that protects our workers and our communities....
by Debra Lekanoff | May 6, 2020 | News Updates
Dear Friends, On this National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, we recognize and remember all those we have lost, and we open our arms and hearts to ensure that all victims of domestic and sexual violence are seen, heard, and...
