Addition of three destroyers erases fears of possibly losing baseBy Gale Fiege, Herald WriterFebruary 14, 2012EVERETT -- At a time when the federal government plans to cut defense spending, the presence of the Navy in Snohomish County is certain for now with the announcement Tuesday that more destroyer warships are coming to Everett.As three frigates at Naval Station Everett are… Read more »
Aging frigates will be replaced by new or modified destroyers at the Everett homeport, Rep. Rick Larsen says.By Jennifer SullivanFebruary 14, 2012Three aging frigates at Naval Station Everett will be replaced by new or modified destroyers over the next seven years, according to a news release by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen's office.The destroyers will be a mix of new and modified ballistic… Read more »
Three frigates to be replaced with destroyers, bolstering Navy's presence in EverettBy Debra SmithFebruary 14, 2012Naval Station Everett has a more secure place on Everett's waterfront, after the announcement this morning that the Navy will replace three frigates with destroyers over the next seven years.The change will mean Naval Station Everett will be homeport to five destroyers in… Read more »
February 9, 2012 Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Adam Smith, WA-09, today announced $2 million in funding for two Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds will go to the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project in Marysville and the Seahurst Beach Restoration Project in Burien. “I am pleased the Army Corps has recognized the… Read more »
February 8, 2012U.S. Representative Rick Larsen has announced that the Skagit General Investigation Study will receive $700,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this year, along with money to dredge the Swinomish Channel.The funding for the Skagit G.I. is included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ work plan for fiscal year 2012, which was provided to… Read more »
By: Dave GallagherFebruary 2, 2012Matching someone who is out of work to an open position can be challenging at this stage of the economy, so it's great to see some success taking place in Whatcom County.Specified Fittings Inc. is one of those under-the-radar companies that play an important role in the local economy. The 15-year-old company manufactures a variety of products, including… Read more »
Herald StaffJanuart 31, 2012EVERETT -- Farmers in Snohomish and Island counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster support following a year of weird weather.Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, announced in a statement Tuesday that farmers in 15 counties statewide can apply.The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated the counties as natural disaster areas because of agriculture… Read more »
By: Kathy ReedJanuary 30, 2012I have no crystal ball, and even if I did, I wouldn’t use it to try to predict the future, at least where Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is concerned.Anyone peering into a crystal ball these days would probably say the trend in Washington, D.C. is one that spells good news for NASWI.It appears, with the shift in President Obama’s defense… Read more »
By: U.S. Rep. Rick LarsenJanuary 25, 2012As Congress opens its 2012 session, my top priorities for Northwest Washington continue to be promoting job creation and improving the economy. Last night the president laid out a strong vision to rebuild America. His emphasis on American ingenuity and a new era of American manufacturing is the right path forward to not only create jobs today, but… Read more »
By U.S. Rep. Rick LarsenJanuary 25, 2012As Congress opens its 2012 session, my top priorities for Northwest Washington continue to be promoting job creation and improving the economy. Tuesday night the president laid out a strong vision to rebuild America. His emphasis on American ingenuity and a new era of American manufacturing is the right path forward to not only create jobs today,… Read more »
