Congressman Larsen visits under construction STEM building at EDCC
by Luke Putvin On October 7, Congressman Rick Larsen visited Edmonds Community College to tour the area of the new STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) building. At nearly 70,000 square feet, the new building began construction about one year ago and is slated to be complete in 2020. The building will contain labs and […]
Veterans issues discussed at Lynnwood Veterans Forum
By Mario Lotmore | Updated October 17, 2019 On Friday, October 4, Verdant Community Wellness Center was the location for a Veterans Forum hosted by Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02). Larsen opened what he coined the two E’s and two H’s for veteran issues – employment, education, housing and healthcare. Larsen is currently working to reduce […]
Larsen to Host Six Veterans Forums in October
Office of Congressman Rick Larsen | Last Updated September 30, 2019 Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums – including Lynnwood – in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5. Tuesday, October 1 Larsen will host a Veterans Forum in […]
Larsen meets with Interface Technologies Northwest
By MARIO LOTMORE On August 29, Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) visited four small businesses in Snohomish County that have experienced success using resources from the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), including Lynnwood’s very own Interface Technologies Northwest. According to its website, SBDC is, “A network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff who operate […]
Larsen Announces 2019 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. The competition, which runs through November 1, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four. Students […]
Juneteenth, an underrecognized day of commemoration
Many gathered at Thorton A. Sullivan Park in Everett on June 22 to celebrate Juneteenth. The NAACP hosted the event, and attendees included U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen, Snohomish County District Deputy Prosecutor Adam Cornell, Lynnwood City Councilmember Shirley Sutton, Lynnwood City Council Candidate Van AuBuchon, Representative John Lovick, President of Snohomish County NAACP’s Executive Committee […]
Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspectives
House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Larsen opening statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on June 19, 2019 Good morning and I want to thank today’s witnesses for joining the Subcommittee’s ongoing discussion on the “Status of the Boeing 737 MAX.” Today’s hearing is the second in a series investigating the tragic Boeing 737 MAX accidents. The purpose […]
Spectacular display of Native American culture at the 34th Annual Edmonds Community College Powwow
by LUKE PUTVINluke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Hundreds of people gathered at the Edmonds Community College Seaview Gymnasium in Lynnwood on May 4th and 5th to attend its 34th Annual Powwow. The event brought nations as far as Montana and California to proudly display Native American dance, clothing, jewelry, handmade musical instruments, blankets, bed sets, shoes and more. Members […]
