McClure works for Congressman Newhouse

Having grown up on a cattle ranch in Nespelem, Rachel McClure now finds herself working for a congressman, striding two worlds connected by legislation with a large influence on agriculture.

McClure grew up on her family's cattle ranch, near Nespelem, that has been in operation for over 100 years.

"My roots are deep there," she told The Star in an interview conducted over email. " I feel very fort...