LA CONNER WEEKLY, GUEST EDITORIAL – During the summer of 2018 the world watched as a mother orca swam 1,000 miles with her dead calf draped across her back. For…
We are running out of time to protect the orca
Category: Debra Lekanoff
House Democrats approve Inslee’s public health plan, Cascade Care
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a limited public health care option has cleared the state House of Representatives, advancing what he has called the most practical option for…
Spokesman Review: Native American voting assistance passes Legislature
OLYMPIA – Some unique challenges tribal members face in voting could be removed under a bill that received final approval in the Legislature on Friday. If signed by Gov. Jay…
Fantastic Friday
It has been a big week here in the People’s House while we debate legislation on the House floor. You can read some highlights here, or watch my video update on…
4-H club members go to Olympia
The 4-H Club Orcas Fur and Feathers sent four high school delegates to the four-day Washington 4-H Know Your Government conference in Olympia to learn about civil discourse and the…
Lekanoff leads legislation to save orcas by preventing oil spills
OLYMPIA – With only 74 Southern Resident orcas left in Washington waters, House lawmakers passed legislation (HB 1578) reducing threats to the iconic marine mammals by investing in oil spill…
Sound & Vision: Debra Lekanoff on Her Journey to the Washington State House of Representatives and the Music That Inspires Her
This Friday marks International Women’s Day and all month on Sound & Vision we’re going to get to know all six of the women of color that are new this…
Bill on missing Native women clears House unanimously
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill to establish a protocol for how Washington law enforcement agencies handle reports of missing Native women received unanimous approval Tuesday by the State House of…
Lawmakers expand ‘access to democracy’ with Native American Voting Rights Act
OLYMPIA – Lawmakers in Olympia passed historic legislation expanding access to democracy with the Native American Voting Rights Act Tuesday afternoon with a final 95 to 3 vote off the…
Hearing March 7 in Olympia about San Juan Island license plate
Washington State Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-40th Bow) introduced HB 1996 last month to create a new license plate design for stewards of the San Juan Islands. A hearing will be held Thursday,…