One of Washington’s youngest delegates returns from her first ever DNC
CHICAGO, IL.—Jonnika Kwon, 17, one of the Washington State Democrat Party’s youngest national delegates and Chair of the Washington High School Democrats, returned home from her first ever Democratic National Convention (DNC) last week feeling proud to be an American and excited for what the future holds for her party. The convention was held in […]
WA Congressional delegation pen letter to Boeing not to compromise safety as its firefighters strike
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently led a group of Democratic Washington lawmakers urging Boeing and union firefighters represented by International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local I-66 to continue to negotiate in good faith toward an agreement that provides Boeing firefighters with fair pay and benefits. Larsen was joined by Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Pramila […]
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene secure $19 million to construct new family-style military homes
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With passage of the $467.5 billion spending package on Friday, March 8 that avoids a shutdown by funding portions of the federal government until September 30, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), along with Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02), secured $19 million for the construction of 88 family-style homes […]
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism on university campuses
WASHINGTON D.C.—The United States House of Representatives passed HR 927 on December 13, condemning antisemitism on university campuses and the testimony of university presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution passed with 303 yeas and 126 nays with all nays but one, Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4), coming from Democrats. Snohomish […]
Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference to Bring Industry Leaders Together on November 9
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 3, 2023 – Snohomish County is hosting the 18th annual Focus on Farming and Forestry Conference on November 9 at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe. Providing quality education to sustain current farmers and attract new ones to our region is a critical component of the work of the County’s […]
Washington Democrats organize statewide Weekend of Action
SEATTLE, September 28, 2022—Washington Democrats have organized a Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday to connect with voters statewide ahead of the General Election, less than 41 days away. Events are scheduled in Vancouver, Longview, Burien, Walla Walla, Lynnwood, Spokane, Yakima, Gig Harbor, Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Seattle, Bellevue, Mill Creek, Tacoma, Lakewood, Bellingham, Lacey, […]
Make Crime Illegal Again: The political battle to “Flip the 8th”
KING COUNTY, Wash., August 7, 2022—After a dismal performance by Republican candidates across the Evergreen State, one Republican hopeful emerges, Matt Larkin – a businessowner, experienced attorney and former criminal prosecutor – to “Flip the 8th.” For the 8th Congressional District race, Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08) is at risk of losing her seat to political […]
Democratic candidates dominate initial election results across Washington
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 3, 2022 – Despite record inflation, rising crime and increasing geopolitical tensions, initial election results show Democratic candidates overwhelmingly dominate races across Washington state. Trump-backed congressional candidates failed to advance to the General Election. To view the latest 2022 Primary Election results, click here. In a tweet last night, Tina Podlodowski, […]
Earth Day surprise: Biden signs Executive Order to protect national forests during PNW tour
SEATTLE, Wash., April 22, 2022 – President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Earth Day, today, to strengthen the country’s forests, boost wildfire resistance, and combat deforestation. The order was signed at Seattle’s Seward Park, as part of Biden’s first visit to the Pacific Northwest since taking office. “We’ve reached a point that the […]
