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Bonamici’s webinar last week was organized to answer questions from long-time borrowers anxious about continuing their repayment plans, and for people who graduated during the height of the pandemic and haven’t had to make a first payment.

Bonamici said she’s found herself trapped at a train crossing before and that in addition to the everyday frustration, the frequent jam-ups can create real challenges for people. 

“If someone is trying to get to doctor’s appointment or a meeting, it can be incredibly frustrating and challenging and, frankly, not safe for people to be trying to find a way to get around the train,” she said. 

Rep. Bonamici said she sees hope and promise for the future when she speaks with students.

“The state of education is promising. We’ve had a lot of challenges, obviously, through the pandemic with school closures and the disrupted learning, but I’m very optimistic because we have such dedicated educators here," Rep. Bonamici said.

“I’m excited to be here at Tamarack Elementary School today because it is a school that is right from day one, ready to get kids learning and inspired and excited about learning. There's art on the walls. There are labs where they can collaborate. There's a partnership with OMSI. It is a school that is really here to prepare students for the future,” Bonamici said.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sat down with leaders of the resource center Wednesday, Aug. 23, to hear about the work being done in the western end of Washington County to help people feel like they belong in their community.

On a hot morning Aug. 15, Bonamici surveyed the developing site of the future riverwalk and Columbia View Park and toured the areas under construction as part of the Streets and Utilities Extension Project.

“It’s been a few years since I’ve been here, and it’s wonderful to see the vision but also the progress that’s being made; I look forward to following the process as it continues to grow,” Bonamici said.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici visited Clatsop County on Tuesday, where she heard an update on the rehabiliation project at the South Jetty, learned about local food initiatives at the Astoria Food Hub and visited the Astoria Birth Center.

“We absolutely need more affordable housing, and we also need more supportive housing for people who are transitioning” from homelessness, [Bonamici] said. “I am doing what I can at the federal level to be helpful trying to close the gaps and give people the support they need. The issue is the same everywhere in my district.”