Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s Natural Resources Department is hosting several Engineered Log Jam tours and planting events: LEKT’s Natural Resources Department will be hosting an LEKT community Engineered log jam tour/planting event on Wednesday, November 6th from 10 AM- 2PM at the newly constructed Ranney Reach engineered log jams. These engineered log jams were constructed …READ MORE
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LEKT CEDS 2024-2028 Public Comment
PUBLIC COMMENT Review and Comment on: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2024-2028 The Planning Department is finalizing a comprehensive plan to advance the Tribe’s and tribal members’ economic development. Please review the CEDS document and let us know what you think. Are the priorities correct? Is the plan sound? Let us …READ MORE
2024 Primary Election Recommendations
Federal Partisan Office US Senator Maria Cantwell Congressional District 6 US Representative Hilary Franz State Partisan Office Governor Bob Ferguson Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck Secretary of State Steve Hobbs State Treasurer Mike Pellicclotti State Auditor Pat (Patrice) McCarthy Attorney General Manka Dhingra Commissioner of Public Lands Patrick DePoe Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal Insurance …READ MORE
Charles Road Closure for Paving on 7/12
On Friday, July 12th the second and final phase of construction on Charles Road will take place. Workers from Lakeside Industries will start at approximately 7:30 a.m. laying asphalt on the graded road. The asphalt will run from Lower Elwha Road to the end of public access. Once they begin work, Charles Road will be …READ MORE
Homeowner’s Assistance Fund Expansion Public Comment
PUBLIC COMMENT Review and Comment on: Lower Elwha Klallam Homeowner’s Assistance Fund Expansion for Manufactured Housing (LEKT HAF Expansion) The Planning Department is submitting a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Competition. This program is a highly competitive funding …READ MORE
FIREWORK NOTICE 2024
Due to the danger of fire, we are asking tribal community members to light and display fireworks on the beach for 4th of July celebrations. Be Prepared, Be Safe, and Be Responsible Keep Water Nearby Do not use fireworks on or near dry vegetation or combustible Be cautious when lighting fireworks when conditions are The wind …READ MORE
2024 Tribal Member Retail Firework Stands
LEKT Members who wish to establish a fireworks stand at the Elwha Enterprises Site (Lower Elwha Food & Fuel Campus) must complete an application. Josh Lampman will assign a designated space for approved vendors. If a tribal member needs assistance completing an application please contact Nancy Hamilton at (360) 452-8471 ext. 2960. Paper applications can …READ MORE
2024 Summer Youth Program
The Summer Youth Program is accepting applications. Opening: June 12, 2024 Closing: June 26, 2024 Ages: 14 – 18 years of age Who: Tribally enrolled and 1st generation Elwha descendants Required for applications: Tribal ID Secondary ID Completed Application Must pass pre-employment UA (no THC for minors) Applications can be picked up and dropped off …READ MORE
LIHEAP Public Comment FY25
Review & Comment on: LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) Have your voice heard! Public Comment Period Ends 7/31/24 Review forms are available at Social Services or complete the survey through Smartsheet. The link is available at: https://www.elwha.org/departments/social-services/low-income-household-assistance-programs/ The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Human Services Department is seeking input from Tribal households and individuals …READ MORE
Notice of Summer Medical Travel Program Funds
This letter is to notify the Lower Elwha Tribal Community who utilize the PRC (formerly CHS) Travel Program that the summer tourist season is upon us. It happens earlier and earlier each year. We have been notified by the hotels that we utilize in the greater Seattle metro, and Silverdale/Bremerton areas that beginning April 1, …READ MORE