On 6/29/2021 the Business Committee passed resolution 80-21 which moves the Tribe into Phase 3.5 Summary of changes include: Remove mask requirement for vaccinated staff (exceptions for staff of the Health Department, and those that work with populations not yet eligible for the COVID vaccine (children), HOL, some social services staff) and guests/visitors/customers. Unlimited number of individuals in …READ MORE
Month: June 2021
LEKT June 28th Office Closures
Due to excessive heat/weather conditions Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s administrative offices, Health/Dental Clinic, Klallam Counseling Services, and Children’s House of Learning will be closed on Monday, June 28th, 2021. Lower Elwha Food & Fuel, the Cedar Box, and Elwha Peaks will remain open for business.
LEKT American Rescue Plan Act Distribution
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by the President. Section 9901 of ARPA amended Title VI of the Social Security Act (the Act) to add section 602, which establishes the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, and section 603, which establishes the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (together, …READ MORE
Adult LEKT COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Program
ADULT Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Program $400.00 Vaccine Promotion check You must be FULLY vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate. Fully vaccinated means you’ve had 2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. You must submit documentation (copy of COVID-19 vaccination card) …READ MORE
Introducing the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has been funded by the Department of Treasury to assist those who have been unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to the pandemic. Below is information about eligibility and where you can locate an application. To sign up or register for the ERA program you first must be eligible, …READ MORE
June 2021 Newsletter
Read the June 2021 Newsletter Here (PDF)