Afghanistan: An end to the United States’ longest war

KABUL, Afghanistan – The last U.S. military plane departed Afghanistan on Monday night, officially ending the longest war in U.S. history while Taliban fighters celebrated driving out the world’s most powerful military from one of the world’s poorest countries. The Taliban, who governed the country under a radical interpretation of Islamic law from 1996 to […]

Larsen statement on historic Biden-Harris win

By Office of Representative Rick Larsen | Press Release EVERETT, Wash. — Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the presidential race. “I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for winning this battle for the soul of America. This is a historic victory and I applaud […]

Inslee statement on President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris

By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee made the following statement today congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the popular vote and the Electoral College. “The American people have spoken. My heartfelt congratulations go out to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on receiving more votes […]

2020 Presidential Primary ballots mail out February 21

By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated February 21, 2020. Starting February 21, registered voters will have their ballots mailed out for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election. 2020 marks the first time that a primary election, not a caucus, is held for both political parties in the state of Washington. Though there are 13 democratic candidates […]