On the Tarmac at Fairchild Air Force Base

Senator Murray visits Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane. Fairchild is home to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing.




Senator Murray is leading an effort in the Senate to allow the Air Force to lease new Boeing 767 refueling tankers to replace aging and expensive-to-maintain KC-135s.

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Working to Improve Higher Education

Senator Murray speaks at the dedication of the Inland Northwest Natural Resources Research Center at Gonzaga University.




Since 2001 Murray has secured $3.2 million in federal funds to help build the facility. Murray's Remarks

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Improving Spokane?s Monroe Street Bridge

Senator Murray visited the Monroe Street Bridge in Spokane and got an update from Mayor John Powers (right) on efforts to restore the aging bridge. The bridge carries about 25,000 vehicles every day, but is unstable and prone to earthquake damage. Murray secured $3 million in the fiscal year 2003 Transportation Appropriations Act to help repair and restore the bridge.


Investing in our transportation infrastructure reduces congestion, improves safety, and lays the foundation for our future economic growth. In addition to being part of a critical transportation route, the Monroe Street Bridge is a symbol of Spokane?s heritage. This restoration will enable the bridge to continue in service for at least 75 more years.

Murray?s Remarks
(05/27/03)

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Focusing on Health Care

Senator Murray attended a health care roundtable in Spokane where she heard about the challenges facing patients and providers.

Seated next to the Senator is Spokane Mayor John Powers.

At right is Dr. Sam Selinger, who spoke about a community effort to provide health care for uninsured, low-income residents of Spokane County. (05/28/02)

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Speaking to the crew of a KC-135R

Senator Murray speaks with crew members of a KC-135R about the yearly work required to maintain the planes. (02/21/02)

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Fighting Poverty in Spokane <a href="http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=203585">Transcript</a> | <a href="http://www.senate.gov/cgi-bin/nph-dpc2ra.pl?proto=http&file=/~murray/video/murraysummit56.r

Senator Murray spoke at the One Spokane Poverty Summit, a two-day community wide gathering focused on job creation and economic development. (05/28/02)

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Murray Urges the Senate to Confirm Judge Lonny Suko for Eastern Washington

At Judge Suko?s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Murray said, ?He?s handled some of the most difficult cases in Eastern Washington in the past decade, and he?s won the respect of everyone who?s come before him. Judge Suko won high praise for his judicial demeanor, his fairness and his respect for all parties. He has served the people of our state well, and I?m proud to support his confirmation.?

After Murray?s statement, the Judiciary Committee ?favorably reported? his nomination was sent to the full Senate. On July 15, Suko was confirmed as a District Court Judge.

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Rugged Laptops for Our Military ? Made in Spokane

Senator Murray visits Itronix, a technology company based in Spokane Valley which makes rugged, wireless computers for the U.S. military. Here, Senator Murray sees the manufacturing and service process on a company tour. She is standing with CEO Tom Turner (left) and VP Cliff Allen (right).

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A New Judge for Eastern Washington

Senator Murray stands with Lonny Suko at his confirmation hearing to become a District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Washington State. A distinguished lawyer, Suko currently serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Washington state. Senators Murray and Cantwell assisted the President in choosing Judge Suko for the opening on the bench.

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Murray Helps Break Ground at the Spokane Readiness Center

Senator Murray joins, federal, state and local officials to break ground on a 69,000-square-foot facility in east Spokane that will house the Guard's Spokane operation.




Senator Murray successfully authorized the project in the FY03 Defense Authorization and secured another $8.8 Million in additional funding in the FY03 Military Construction bill.




"This building will always stand as a symbol of our respect for you and our gratitude for your service," Murray told the Guard members. More

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Newport and Pend Oreille Leaders Talk with Senator Murray

Sen. Murray meets with community leaders in Newport, while a dozen people from Pend Oreille County join the conversation via videoconference. They discussed a range of local issues including economic development, transportation, and energy. (04/15/03)

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Murray Welcomes New Homeowners

Senator Murray talks with the Taylor family at their home in Spokane.

Murray visited the Taylors during the announcement of the "Welcome Home" program, a federal, state & local partnership that will help 60 Spokane families move into their first home. (05/28/02)

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Listening to the Needs of our Farmers

Senator Murray speaks with Larry Gady, a grass seed and small grain farmer from Spokane County at a Farm Bill listening session in Colfax.

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Supporting Innovative Renewable Energy Technologies

Senator Murray toured Grand Teton Enterprise's facility that will manufacture the Beierle Gasification System that will convert straw field residue into a gas which can fuel a diesel generator or be converted into ethanol.




Senator Murray secured $750,000 for the Straw to Energy Project in the FY2004 Energy and Water Appropriations conference report.

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Meeting with Spokane's Mayor

Senator Murray meets with the mayor of Spokane, John Powers, in her Washington, D.C. office. (01/23/02)

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Senator Murray meets with the Spokane Tribe, including Chairman Alfred Peone.

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Senator Murray Visits City of Spokane Valley

After touring City Hall and Center Place in the City of Spokane Valley, Senator Murray met with Mayor Diana Wilhite, city officials, and members of the City Council to discuss federal issues and legislation relevant to the city and its future growth.




Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Cal Walker, Councilmember Richard Munson, Councilmember Steve Taylor, Senator Murray, Mayor Diana Wilhite, and City Manager Dave Mercier,

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Murray Meets with Washington's Farmers

Senator Murray (right) hears from farm and agricultural business leaders at a roundtable in Spokane. Following Congress's passage of a new farm bill, Murray spoke with producers about how the farm bill and the recently passed energy and trade bills will affect agriculture in Washington state.

The roundtable was held at the NW Pea & Bean Co in Spokane. (05/28/02)

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Supporting Education and Business Partnerships

Senator Murray joined the kickoff of a new partnership between Gonzaga University and the NEXT IT Corporation. NEXT IT is developing technology for elementary and secondary education systems to help teachers assess student performance and help teachers target where students need additional help and how best to provide that help. Murray's Remarks

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Murray Sits Shotgun in a KC-135R

Senator Murray gets a quick briefing in the cockpit by Capt. Jenn Swain, a tanker instructor pilot. (02/21/02)

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Murray Tours High Tech Company in Spokane

Senator Murray toured the headquarters of Itron, a high tech company that employs 550 people in Spokane. Itron helps businesses and residents monitor and reduce their electricity use. The company has been recognized for how well it treats its workers.

Senator Murray met with LeRoy Nosbaum, CEO & Chairman of the Board.

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Protecting Clean Water in Eastern Washington

The Lands Council, a Spokane-based conservation group, presented Senator Murray with its ?Water Watch Award? for 2002. The award recognizes Murray?s work funding a study of the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. The Aquifer is the sole source of drinking water for over 400,000 residents of Spokane and Kootenai Counties. The Lands Council also thanked Murray for her work supporting cleanup in the Coeur d?Alene Basin.


Presenting the award are (left to right): Jim Hollingsworth, Neil Beaver, and Dr. John Osborn.

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Murray Meets with Spokane Chamber of Commerce

Senator Murray met with the Chamber of Commerce to speak about transportation, defense and economic development issues facing the community. Read Murray's Opening Remarks

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Senator Murray Meets with 2010 Washington State Principals of the Year

Senator Murray, a senior member of the Senate Education Committee, meets with the 2010 Washington state Principals of the Year - Christine Lynch from John Shaw Middle School in Spokane and Aaron Leavell from Bremerton High School.

“These principals deserve our profound gratitude for the work they do every day for their students and communities,” Senator Murray said following the meeting. “As a former school teacher, I know how good principals lead by example and how their excellence sets the tone for the teachers, students, and parents in their schools. Christine, Aaron, and all of the principals honored exemplify the passion and dedication we need to help improve our country’s education system.”

The state competition is organized by the Association of Washington School Principals, and the national program is organized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

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