Rep. Dan Newhouse

Today we celebrate and honor those that have served in our Nation’s armed services. Thank you for ensuring the American way of life is safe and secure for future generations. Your sacrifices for our great Nation will not be forgotten. Happy Veterans Day!

Sid Morrison was a titan and an institution in Central Washington. His public service and ability to work across the aisle for the betterment of his constituents were the gold standard for an elected official. A true model of what public service should be. As a farmer and a veteran, Sid knew and understood Washington’s issues as well as anyone. I’m deeply saddened by his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Dan Doornink over the weekend. Not only did Dan represent the best of Central Washington on the field for the Wapato Wolves, WSU Cougars and the Seattle Seahawks, he also represented the best of Central Washington off the field through his work as a doctor, giving back to the community that raised him.

My thoughts are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Earlier this month, the @HanfordVitPlant reached their one-year milestone. To date, the plant has processed more than 250,000 gallons of tank waste.

There is still much work to be done at Hanford, and options like additional supplemental grouting would speed up the work being done while protecting our land and water. However, the progress being made to clean up the Hanford site is deserving of recognition and celebration, and I am proud of the progress we have made thus far.

With the announcement of @POTUS and @SecRollins’s $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program, I encourage specialty crop growers and fishermen in Washington to provide data related to increased fuel costs to HarvestFuel@usda.gov.

The data provided will help inform USDA’s decision when determining payment rates.

The full press release is linked below:
usda.gov/about-usda/new…