Everett Heraldby Debra SmithNovember 9, 2011Congressman Rick Larsen visited an Everett mail processing facility earlier this week and that visit has him convinced the U.S. Postal Service's proposal to close the operation would be a blow to the region.In a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, he said around 300 employees process more than 1 million pieces of a mail a day. The loss… Read more »
Whidbey News-TimesNovember 8, 2011Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Arlington, today unveiled legislation that he claims will bring jobs to Northwest Washington. Larsen's Creating American Jobs Through Foreign Capital Act (HR 2972) would permanently authorize a program that has already created more than 800 jobs in Whatcom County."My number one goal is to bring more jobs Northwest Washington, and… Read more »
KGMI News ReportingNovember 8, 2011BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- A Washington State representative is planning to reveal new legislation that he says will keep Washington’s job market growing for years to come.U.S. Rep. Rick Larson has introduced a bill that would keep in place a 20-year-old pilot program designed to grow American jobs through foreign investment.The program is set to expire… Read more »
Bellingham HeraldRob HotakainenNovember 3, 2011Washington state Democratic Reps. Norm Dicks, Adam Smith and Rick Larsen are among a bipartisan group of 100 House members who are urging Congress’ supercommittee to think big and deliver a $4 trillion deficit-reduction package by Nov. 23.That’s the deadline for the 12-member supercommittee, which is co-chaired by Washington state… Read more »
Everett HeraldBy Gale FiegeOctober 24, 2011DARRINGTON -- The once-popular Suiattle River Road could be open again by the fall of 2013.Federal funding to fix the road has been extended while the Forest Service completes an environmental assessment of the planned repairs.Money from the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads program now is available until September 2013, said U.S. Rep.… Read more »
Everett HeraldBy Mike BenbowOctober 24, 2011Don't give up on Social Security, the state's labor leaders say.The program has enough money for many years and should be strengthened, not reduced, officials said during a program last week that filled the Jackson Center at Everett Community College."The message that it's not going to be there when you retire is a message that has… Read more »
Skagit Valley HeraldBy Tahlia HoneaOctober 19, 2011MOUNT VERNON — With a little bit of fanfare, a visit by an influential congressman and big smiles all around, Sea Mar Community Health Center celebrated a $1.3 million expansion and renovation that more than doubles its capacity to serve more patients.“It’s a big, big change,” said Adolfo Lucatero, 63, who was at… Read more »
Skagit Valley HeraldBy Tahlia Honea October 16, 2011Sea Mar Community Center is holding an open house to celebrate its expansion, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.The facility at 1400 N. LaVenture Road will be open for touring during the open house.U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., will accept an award at 3:30 p.m. for his "dedication and commitment to health care," a Sea Mar press… Read more »
Journal of the San JuansJuly 28, 2011With the reauthorization of the federal surface transportation bill close at hand, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen today called for continued investment in the nation's ferry systems in a letter sent to Chairman John Mica of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Nick Rahll, ranking member of the committee.Along with 15 other… Read more »
Bellingham HeraldJuly 28, 2011Veterans who are homeless or in danger of ending up on the streets will get help with housing, thanks to a $684,000 federal grant awarded to the Opportunity Council as part of a new federal initiative.The money will be used for 275 veteran households in five counties: Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Jefferson and Clallam.Veterans will receive financial help,… Read more »
