News Releases

• Governor Signs Heal One Washington Bills | March 20, 2024

  OLYMPIA—The State Legislature in Washington has reached a significant milestone by fostering collaboration between state and tribal governments to combat the fentanyl crisis. Led by Rep. Debra Lekanoff, in partnership with… READ MORE

• Lekanoff plans interim work to address low-income, energy-burdened households | March 6, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Following passage of House Bill 1589 , Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes), former Vice Chair and member of the Environment & Energy Committee, is announcing her planned work with… READ MORE

• MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference with tribal leaders to Heal One Washington, address the opioid and fentanyl crisis | January 19, 2024

  OLYMPIA – In the shadows of our picturesque landscapes, a silent epidemic has been tightening its grip on Washington communities. The opioid and fentanyl crisis, a dark undercurrent threatening the… READ MORE

• 40th District legislators comment on damage to ferry Chelan | August 22, 2023

  “As legislators from the 40th district representing San Juan County, we were deeply dismayed to hear of the damage to the Chelan Ferry which currently serves the interisland route for… READ MORE

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  House Passes Bill to Protect Endangered Orcas | April 12, 2023

  OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed legislation on April 11, 2023, to safeguard the endangered orcas in the Salish Sea. Senate Bill 5371, sponsored by Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and supported… READ MORE

• Lekanoff hosts lawmakers and tribal leaders to view film on salmon recovery | April 4, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Last Monday, March 27, legislators and Washington tribal leaders gathered to view a documentary on salmon recovery, entitled “Our Sacred Obligation”, and to discuss the sustainability of salmon… READ MORE

• 40th District legislators issue statement on train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation | March 17, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Today, Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement in response to a train derailment on the… READ MORE

• House passes Lekanoff tribal k-12 curriculum bill | March 8, 2023

  OLYMPIA—Tribal history, sovereignty, culture, language, and government are essential to Washington’s past, present, and future—and unfortunately lack presence in k-12 education. Representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) sponsored House Bill 1332 to… READ MORE

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  Lekanoff Bill to Solve Cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Passes Unanimously in the House | February 28, 2023

  OLYMPIA – Too many Indigenous mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters have been torn from their families. Native women experience violence at much higher rates than the national average and are… READ MORE

• MEDIA ADVISORY: 40th District in-person town hall on Mar. 18 at 11:00 a.m. | February 28, 2023

  Who: 40th Legislative District delegation – Sen. Liz Lovelett, Reps. Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel.  What: In-person town hall meeting.  When: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023. … READ MORE