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June 25, 2024

Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) swung through Wenatchee City Hall today. There she hosted a roundtable discussion on the thorniest of issues: affordable housing (or lack thereof).

Schrier, a career pediatrician from Sammamish, has represented Washington's 8th congressional district since 2019. Last year she cosponsored the AHCIA.

June 22, 2024

Inside, outside, all around the town.

Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined with state and local officials in Roslyn on Thursday to dedicate the Forest Resilience Trail and celebrate the progress made in taking action against the threat of catastrophic wildfires.

It was a cooler trip this time, no doubt, for the 8th District lawmaker.

March 30, 2024

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier came to Ellensburg’s Morgan Middle School Friday to highlight the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program and emphasize the importance of funding and extending the program after it runs out this year.

Thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, the program has helped expand access to high-speed internet by providing eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month and a one-time discount on necessary equipment like laptops, desktop computers and tablets, according to Schrier’s communications team.

Issues:District
March 29, 2024

WENATCHEE — State, federal and local officials helped cut the ribbon Thursday on the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council's new food distribution center, which isn't yet fully operational but marks a big step for the agency's food insecurity programs.

Eighth District Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined 12th District state Rep. Mike Steele to cut the ribbon at the new facility, 1700 N. Wenatchee Ave.

March 27, 2024

KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County authorities and a Washington lawmaker announced Wednesday morning new funding for body cameras in the state's 8th Congressional District and more funding for the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).

Rep. Kim Schrier, who represents King, Pierce, Kittitas, Chelan and Snohomish counties and part of Douglas County, said Wednesday she secured $2 million for the KCSO, including $1 million for body-worn cameras.

March 19, 2024

After nearly a $100 million loss last summer, Washington’s sweet cherry growers are now eligible for federal disaster relief loans to minimize their losses, congressional officials announced Tuesday. 

Farmers can apply for loans of up to $500,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s natural disaster division, Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Rep. Kim Schrier said in a joint news release. 

March 19, 2024

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is expressing gratitude toward 8th District Congresswoman Kim Schrier in securing federal funding for body cameras.

Schrier last week announced $660,000 in this year's federal budget for implementation of a Body Worn Camera (BWC’s) program with the Sheriff’s Office.

Morrison released a statement Monday commending Schrier and her staff for their efforts, while also saying the importance of BWC’s in modern law enforcement cannot be overstated.

October 24, 2023

We as orchardists feel that the Lake Chelan region is the premium apple-growing region in the world. However, because of the unique climate, topography, and water also make our area a very desirable place to live.

We have to grow and deliver an outstanding product to receive a premium price to withstand the non-agricultural pressures and to walk away with any profit.

Unfortunately, the areas that are willing to pay the needed premium are too often offshore markets that are currently tariff-restricted countries.

Issues:Economy
September 25, 2023

Agroup of fiscally moderate Democrats are looking to the Farm Bill to combat rising food insecurity, endorsing a slate of 44 measures to bolster nutrition programs and strengthen food supply chains.

The endorsements from the New Democrat Coalition, a caucus of nearly 100 fiscally moderate Democrats, details of which were first shared with The Messenger, lays down a mostly bipartisan marker of policy priorities as Washington confronts the renewal of the country’s primary agriculture and food policy legislation.