Congressman Michael Baumgartner, a U.S. Representative from Washington state, shared several updates on his official Twitter account regarding recent events and engagements in Spokane.
On February 18, 2026, Baumgartner wrote about meeting with a local advocacy group focused on supporting military personnel: “Great to meet with the Forward Fairchild Committee this morning in Spokane! Our Airmen at Fairchild Air Force Base do so much to keep us safe across the globe! https://t.co/bbcKnbz1o0”
The following day, he commented on an event highlighting regional tourism efforts. On February 19, 2026, he posted: “Great to be at the annual meeting of @VisitSpokane celebrating 50 years of bringing outstanding tourism, events and conventions to our region! https://t.co/E11fkTX4bb”
Later that same day, Baumgartner referenced notable guests attending an upcoming national political event. He tweeted: “What do ‘Shark Tanks’ Kevin O’Leary and Walla Wall Teacher Bill Plucker have in common? They’re both going to the State of the Union! https://t.co/hupNAWAhge https://t.co/ojXRmAPgxR”
Baumgartner represents a district that includes Spokane and is known for his engagement with local civic organizations as well as support for military communities such as those connected to Fairchild Air Force Base. The Forward Fairchild Committee is a community group advocating for the interests of the base and its personnel. Visit Spokane has played a significant role in promoting tourism in eastern Washington for five decades.
