Maria Cantwell: “I ask our fellow Washingtonians to help this region, to be as patient as you can, to listen to what the first responders…”

We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence with China during the upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping currently planned for September 24, 2026.

This federal investment will allow construction to begin to replace a 64-year-old ferry used by over 175,000 passengers each year as the only link between Lummi Island and mainland Whatcom County.

AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use.

In the wake of the horrific 9/11 attacks, with our region still in shock, Mike Cameron, Mark McLemore and the 2001 Mariners created an iconic moment of healing and unity.