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Kim Schrier
U.S. Representative for Washington's 8th District
Local students and recent graduates: My Issaquah and DC offices are accepting applications for our winter/spring 2027 internship program!
Get your applications in by this Wednesday, November 4th, here: schrier.house.gov/services/int...
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Internships
Apply for an internship in my Issaquah or Washington, D.C. offices!
It was great to meet with Black Diamond Mayor Adler recently to chat about city updates and plans for the winter season.
The Eatonville Family Agency does amazing work for our families and seniors in need. Thanks for showing me around and for serving our community!
I will continue my work in Congress to secure funding for the Eighth District and pass laws that improve healthcare, Veteran services, nutrition programs, support for farmers, and more!
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Thanks to Eatonville School District leaders for advocating for our students, teachers, and families!
It was great to talk about plans for the school year and ways I can support local education initiatives in Congress.
#WA08: It’s time to make your voices heard! Election day is one week away.
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The Enchantments need to be protected.
I will continue my work with state leaders to improve conditions, and urge the Trump Administration to reverse Forest Service cuts that have threatened our environment, visitor safety, and local economies.
Reminder for Eighth District students: If you would like to apply to a service academy, my office is accepting applications for military academy nominations.
The deadline to apply is October 31st. To learn more, please follow the link below!
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Military Academy Nominations
The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
Medical research saves lives.
I met with scientists at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center this week to thank them for their work and to discuss the importance of restoring federal health research funding.
It was great to stop by Pink Moon Farm recently, a local farm in Eatonville dedicated to sustainable farming practices. Thanks for showing me around!
Farmers, Tribes, and local communities across our region rely on wetlands and the species they protect.
I am proud to introduce my bipartisan NW VIP Act to support habitat restoration and the management of invasive species across the Pacific Northwest.
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It was great to tour DeGoede Farms yesterday to talk about their partnership with GoodRoots to deliver fresh food for Washingtonians in need!
Thank you for feeding and supporting our communities.
Medicine that people need to survive should never be unaffordable or out of reach. As a doctor and someone with Type 1 diabetes, I know that costs are too high.
Global health research prevents diseases, stops pandemics, and saves lives.
I visited PATH’s headquarters today to talk about their medical research and humanitarian work abroad. Thank you for the tour!
I was grateful to meet with Veterans and Our Valley Our Future leaders in Wenatchee to discuss how important it is to expand access to mental health and healthcare resources for Veterans in Washington state.
Thank you for advocating for Vets here and across the country.
I met with great kiddos and teachers, including a former patient of mine, at Snoqualmie Elementary School last week! Thanks for having me and showing me around.
@murray.senate.gov and I met with firefighters and leadership from the WA State Fire Training Academy in North Bend to tour the facility and thank them for protecting our communities from wildfires.