Federal and community partners taking action to prevent fentanyl deaths
EVERETT, Wash., May 6, 2022 – Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with local stakeholders for a fentanyl overdose prevention and substance abuse roundtable at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett today. “Personally, I have a large family, and in that regard, [addiction] has impacted my extended family,” […]
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 […]
New multimodal $79.4 million Swift Orange Bus Rapid Transit line breaks ground in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 19, 2022 – Sticking with its mission to “help people get from where they are to where they want to be,” Community Transit, joined by federal and community partners, held its groundbreaking ceremony for the new Swift Orange Line at the Lynnwood Transit and Community Center today. “We want to provide a […]
Thousands show respect to fallen Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 5, 2022 – The city of Everett was in mourning Monday as thousands gathered into Angel of the Winds Arena to memorialize Officer Dan Rocha who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Everett community. The 41-year-old officer, father and husband was tragically gunned down, March 25, serving in the line of duty. […]
Everett Officer killed in Starbucks parking lot
ARTICLE UPDATE [5:58 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added statement from Lynnwood Police Chief. ARTICLE UPDATE [12:02 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added suspect arrested for murder of Officer Rocha. ARTICLE UPDATE [11:29 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added statement from Everett Police Chief Templeman. ARTICLE UPDATE [9:01 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] A memorial […]
Now accepting artwork for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition
EVERETT, WA — Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office by Monday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. “I am encouraging the many gifted young artists […]
Biden expected to sign $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package with millions earmarked for local projects
WASHINGTON D.C., March 11, 2022 – Last night, on a bi-partisan 68-31 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2022. The bipartisan package funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities, and provides $13.6 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), […]
Renaissance Unmasked: The Rebirth of Black Brilliance, art exhibit in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., February 21, 2022 – Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) viewed the Renaissance Unmasked: The Rebirth of Black Brilliance art exhibit at the Schack Art Center presented by the Onyx Fine Arts Collective last Monday in Everett. The viewing showcases the work of artists of African descent from the Pacific Northwest. Congressman Larsen met with […]
LT Weekly Newscast for Feb 20
In today’s weekly newscast Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) and Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney discuss new bills aimed to clarify police accountability laws passed last year. On Feb 8th, members of the Washington Association of Police Chiefs and Sheriffs all testified in support of these new bills introduced by Rep. Jesse Johnson. Join me […]
Washington State Democrats announce $16 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package
OLYMPIA, Wash., February 8, 2022 – Washington State House and Senate Democrats released their new “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package Tuesday, February 8 – a $16 billion, 16-year transportation package that aims to fund existing mega projects, highway preservation and maintenance, expansion of fish culverts, and introduce new hybrid electric ferries. “This package is key […]
