U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The annual competition, which runs through Wednesday, November 1, is open to high school and middle…
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Lynnwood man pleads guilty to felony charges for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Lynnwood man pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021….
Family of woman who died by suicide in Lynnwood jail sues city
The family of Tirhas B. Tesfatsion filed suit last Wednesday in Western Washington U.S. District Court against the City of Lynnwood and five jail workers in her death while in…
What the Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action programs means for WA colleges
Colleges and universities in Washington will likely have to reconsider admissions processes after the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against factoring race into decisions about who is admitted to…
Congressman Rick Larsen takes a school food pantry tour
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen came to Edmonds Friday to learn about the Foundation for Edmonds School District’s Nourishing Network food pantry. Joining Larsenns, who represents the 2nd District, for the…
Groundbreaking ceremony marks beginning of Ballinger Park transformation
A long-awaited groundbreaking Tuesday marked the beginning of efforts to create a natural sanctuary at Mountlake Terrace’s 16-acre Ballinger Park. Among those attending were 32nd District State Reps. Cindy Ryu…
Somers announces allocation of $8 million in ARPA funds for behavioral health projects
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Monday announced that Snohomish County is awarding $8 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to five capital projects that increase…
Mountlake Terrace Post Office lease extended in current Town Center location
The Mountlake Terrace Post Office will stay at its Town Center location for now. U.S. Postal Service spokesperson Kim Frum confirmed Wednesday that the post office building lease has been…
Congresswoman DelBene tours Mountlake Terrace
In her first official visit to Mountlake Terrace since becoming the city’s representative in Congress, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene joined city officials Friday for a tour of the Mountlake Terace…
Census Bureau: U.S. population estimated at 334,233,854 on Jan. 1, 2023
As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the United States population will be 334,233,854 on Jan. 1, 2023. This represents an increase…
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U.S. Rep. Larsen secures $31.5 million in federal funding for local projects
As part of the U.S. government’s fiscal year 2023 omnibus spending package, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen secured $31,529,221 in funding for 15 projects in the 2nd Congressional District, including several projects…
No gift giving to scammers this holiday season
Many of us spend the holidays relaxing and sharing in goodwill with friends and family. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits. Scammers…
US Postal Service taking comments regarding Mountlake Terrace Post Office relocation
While the United States Postal Service has opened a public comment period for relocating the Mountlake Terrace Post Office, currently in the city’s Town Center, a new location has not…
Larsen visit to Edmonds College highlights efforts to improve veterans’ access to higher education
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with Edmond’s College administrators Thursday to discuss ways to improve access to higher education for U.S. military veterans. As more students return to in-person learning,…
Two Lynnwood men arrested on federal charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol breach
Two Lynnwood men have been arrested on federal charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others…
U.S. Rep. Larsen to host telephone town hall Sept. 7
Congressman Rick Larsen is hosting a live telephone town hall Wednesday, Sept. 7 to provide an update on his work representing Washington’s Second Congressional District and answer constituents’ questions. Larsen…
Congressman Larsen to host live telephone town hall May 25
Second District Congressman Rick Larsen will host a live telephone town hall to answer constituents’ questions starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. Visit the livestream at larsen.house.gov/live or dial…
U.S. Rep. Larsen hikes and bikes during local tours highlighting connectivity
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen walked the trails at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday while touring the planned transit connection project to the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center. In preparation for Sound…
Candidate filing for federal, state and county office opens May 16
Candidate filing begins at 9 a.m. Monday, May 16, for the 2022 ballot. There are 41 offices available for filing including U.S. senator, U.S. representative, state senator, state representative, judicial…
Rep. Larsen praises affordable connectivity benefit aimed at shrinking digital divide
Congressman Rep. Rick Larsen on Tuesday applauded the launch of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), an initiative made possible by the federal government’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to…
Reminder: May 2 deadline for high school students to participate in 2022 Congressional Art Competition
The deadline is approaching for all 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…
Congressman Larsen to host telephone town hall April 21 on environmental issues
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will host a live telephone town hall at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 on environmental issues facing northwest Washington and efforts to fight climate change. Experts…
Officials break ground in Lynnwood for Swift Orange Line transit route
Approximately 100 people gathered at the Lynnwood Transit Center Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Swift Orange Line rapid transit route. Among those in attendance were Washington Gov….
Puget Sound area transit agencies no longer requiring face masks
Agencies providing transit services to riders throughout the Puget Sound region announced Tuesday that face coverings will no longer be required on transit, at transit facilities or in transit hubs….
Free admission to national parks on April 16 kicks off National Park Week celebration
Entrance fees at national parks will be waived on April 16 to mark the beginning of National Park Week 2022, which runs from April 16-24. The National Park Service partners…