Second District Students invited to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All art entries must be original in concept, design and execution. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office no later than Monday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m. PT. […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs’ statement to Presidential executive order on elections
OLYMPIA—Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement on the recent Presidential Executive Order pertaining to elections, announced March 25, 2025. Steve Hobbs statement on executive order titled, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” “Washington’s elections are secure, transparent, and built on the work of experienced state and local officials who […]
AG Brown urges legal professionals to stand strong in the face of bullying and political retribution
OLYMPIA—Attorney General Nick Brown, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community alleging illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the administration. The attorneys general call on the legal community to resist attempts at […]
Sound Transit Spring 2025 Service Changes
Sound Transit regularly adjusts bus and rail service to improve performance, respond to ridership trends, and make the most of the agency’s resources. This month, Sound Transit is introducing several service changes that will take effect in the Spring of 2025. These changes include the opening of the Link 2 Line extension to Downtown Redmond, […]
Lynnwood resident Marjorie Mays celebrates 103rd birthday
LYNNWOOD—Marjorie “Maizie” Mays, a resident of Quail Park of Lynnwood Assisted Living facility, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Thursday, March 20—owing her health and longevity to her unbending positive outlook. Mays has seen a lot of history in her day, from prohibition; to the Great Depression; to the dust bowl migration; to the second World […]
Robert Leutwyler sworn in as newest Lynnwood City Councilman
LYNNWOOD—With the words “To the best of my ability,” at his oath of office given by Mayor Christine Frizzell today, Robert Leutwyler is confirmed as the newest member of the Lynnwood City Council, he will fill the Position 5 vacancy left by the resignation of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby on January 6, 2025. Leutwyler will fill […]
Flora galore: Northwest Orchid Society’s second annual Indoor Plant Festival
LYNNWOOD—Those walking under the bright, fluorescent lights of the Lynnwood Event Center this weekend were treated to a natural florescence: hundreds of different plant species on proud display. It’s hard to overstate the visual volume of these polychromatic perennials, especially the eye-catching orchids that serve as the centerpiece of the annual Indoor Plant Festival. Held […]
Rent cap law continues to move despite objections
OLYMPIA—An attempt to impose a cap on rent increases elicited intense debate from both sides of the issue March 19 in the Senate Committee on Housing. “Washington cannot afford to take steps that risk straining the housing economy any further,” said Carter Nelson, public affairs manager for Washington Multi-Family Housing Association in opposition to the […]
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has chosen Tulalip for its upcoming convention
TULALIP—The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement have chosen Snohomish County for the site of its upcoming 2025 annual convention — a three-day celebration of Hawaiian cultural exchange, connection, and enrichment. The event, which will span from October 7-9 at Tulalip Resort and Casino, is one of the largest gatherings of Native Hawaiians bringing 2,000 attendees […]
Northwest Harvest joined Rep Larsen for Hunger Prevention Roundtable
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Wednesday, March 19, hosted a Hunger Prevention Roundtable at the Carl Gipson Center in Everett with local nonprofit Northwest Harvest to discuss the potential local impacts of proposed cuts to SNAP and budget freezes by his Republican colleagues. Last month, the Republican majority in the House released their budget resolution which […]
