Skip to main content

News

Image
October 16, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, October 16, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) hosted an hour-long Special Order in the House of Representatives to urge congressional action to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW).


October 14, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

As a farmer, former state Director of Agriculture, and now a Congressman representing one of the most flourishing agricultural regions in America, I fully understand how important it is that we reinvest in the water infrastructure our farms and communities were built upon – much of which is over a century old at this point.

Issues: Agriculture Hydropower and Water Rights

Image
October 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, October 7, officials from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted a public meeting in Okanogan, WA, to hear from local communities on the proposal to introduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem.


Image
October 9, 2019

VANCOUVER, WA – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was honored as Legislator of the Year by the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) at the group's annual convention in Vancouver, WA.


October 7, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

There has been a lot of buzz around the Snake River dams. In the decades-old argument, anti-dam advocates consistently point out that if the people of the Northwest love salmon, the dams have got to go. The communities I represent have grave concerns over the removal of the Snake River dams, which provide reliable and affordable energy that is vital to our region.

Issues: Hydropower and Water Rights

September 30, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In light of the proposal that just never seems to go away: introducing grizzly bears in the North Cascades, I invite all constituents of the 4th Congressional District to join me in expressing your opinion about how this will affect you and your family.

Issues: Public Lands

September 23, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

With over 300 different commodities, Washington state has one of the most diverse agriculture industries in the country, and we are recognized around the world as a top producer of specialty crops. From apples and tree fruit to hops and wine grapes, Washington has cultivated a unique community of growers and producers who are leading the country in agriculture research and innovation.


September 19, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4378, the FY20 Continuing Resolution, to extend FY19 funding levels through November 21, 2019. The bill included language, secured by Rep.