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Veterans seeking healthcare won’t have to travel to American Lake for many services after this Mon., Aug. 16, when the new VA Olympia Outpatient Clinic opens its doors to in-person services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland spoke to KOMO News recently about protecting tenants and landlords after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control extended an eviction moratorium, which aim to keep struggling renters in their home.

When Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) became an international sensation as the first member of Congress to take the oath of office wearing a hanbok, she did it to honor her mother and heritage.

But Strickland didn’t just surprise the world. She surprised her mother, as well.

Eligible parents and families are starting to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child from the federal government.

As part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, child tax credits will be sent every month until December. Qualifying families can receive:

A new tax credit program starts July 15 that will provide checks to Washington’s families. But some are worried that this may be a temporary solution.

Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) re-introduced the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act to strengthen the U.S.

The other Washington doesn’t often get a great rap for changing people’s lives, but it’s worth taking a second look. Recent changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit passed by Congress are going to cut in half the rate of U.S. child poverty this year.

Washington state has already seen more than 200 wildfires so far in 2021. The ten-year average for wildfires around this time of year is 53, according to the DNR. 

BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — Western Washington fire officials and lawmakers are urging residents to get prepared ahead of wildfire season.