8th District Congresswoman Kim Schrier

Two of Chelan County's three commissioners will be traveling to Washington D.C. next week. Tiffany Gering will be heading to the nation's capital along with Shon Smith, who says the visit will be centered around one primary agenda. "Our priority next week on this trip will be meeting with our legislators on a couple of important things that Chelan County relies on for its tax revenue, and tha

One by one, Schrier went around the room and listened to the concerns of each stakeholder, jotting down their requests to take to Congress for consideration and negotiation of the Farm Bill.

Schier's new bill to fund and create more rural residency spots looks to address some of the financial challenges that often prevent physicians from practicing in rural communities.