In The News
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Strickland on ArirangTV: The US-Korea Alliance in Trump 2.0
ArirangTV: Strickland joined ArirangTV’s Kim Mok-yeon to discuss the United States’ alliance with South Korea during Trump’s second administration.
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Strickland on Sky News UK: Trump Politicizing Tragedy at DC Airport
Sky News UK: Strickland joined Jonathan Samuels to discuss the plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and the Trump attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that ensued.
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Strickland joins colleagues to honor Korean American military hero Col. Young Oak Kim
Northwest Asian Weekly | Strickland joins colleagues to honor Korean American military hero Col. Young Oak Kim Washington State Rep. Marilyn Strickland has joined California representatives Young Kim and Dave Min in reintroducing a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism. Strickland…
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Politics, economics front and center at annual Chamber breakfast looking ahead at 2025
The News Tribune | Politics, economics front and center at annual Chamber breakfast looking ahead at 2025 By: Debbie Cockrell Tones of defiance and predictions of uncertainty were the main themes at the 2025 Horizons Economic Forecast breakfast held early Wednesday at the Tacoma Convention Center. The event is organized by the Tacoma Pierce-County Chamber. No…
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Lawmaker: Tricare West problems ‘actively harming military readiness’
By: Karen Jowers MilitaryTimes: Lawmaker: Tricare West problems ‘actively harming military readiness’ A Washington state congresswoman is urging Defense Health Agency officials to quickly find solutions to problems plaguing the TriWest Healthcare Alliance contract transition, citing “significant feedback” from dozens of her military constituents in the Tricare West Region. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., said beneficiaries are…
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Problems with Tricare Contract Transition ‘Actively Harming’ Military, Lawmaker Tells Pentagon
By: Patricia Kime Military.com: Problems with Tricare Contract Transition ‘Actively Harming’ Military, Lawmaker Tells Pentagon A Washington state lawmaker is seeking answers on the problematic transition this month of the Defense Department’s contract for managing the Tricare West Region. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., sent a letter Thursday to the Defense Health Agency saying the issues with new…
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Strickland on Immigration and President Trump’s Executive Orders
KOMO: Strickland joined KOMO’s Connect to Congress series to discuss President Trump’s deportation plans, and the rights that Washingtonians have.
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Strickland on MSNBC: Remembering President Carter
Strickland joined MSNBC in recognizing the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter.
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The Impact of a MAGA-led Shutdown
KIRO 7: Strickland joined KIRO 7 anchor Gary Horcher to discuss the impacts of a MAGA-led government shutdown for Washington state.
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Congress must boost pay for troops at WA military bases, elsewhere
By: The Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times: Congress must boost pay for troops at WA military bases, elsewhere Soldiers, sailors and other new military recruits in Washington, as elsewhere, earn a pittance of about $5 less per hour than Washington’s minimum wage. Exempt from state law, men and women in uniform begin at $2,017.20 per…