Productive August in Central Washington

In the Fourth Congressional District, the August district work period has been a busy time for me traveling up and down Central Washington to meet with constituents and hear their concerns firsthand.

Many communities in our area are dealing with dry weather and wildfires, which are a constant reminder of the vital need for federal land management reform.

I held a Forest Service Advisory Panel in Omak with community members, and the feedback I received is that the U.S. Forest Service needs to improve forest health through active thinning and burning.

Local residents also stressed that the Fores...