The Islands’ Weekly: Environment, vets and economy with Congressman Rick Larsen With the Nov. 8 election looming, congressman Rick Larsen shared his latest goals with the Journal. Larsen, a Democrat, has been the representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district since January 2001. The district includes all of Island and San Juan counties and neighboring areas on the mainland from Belling... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge – an opportunity for students to learn key computer science skills by creating their own original applications for a local competition. The competition – which runs through November 2nd – is open to k-12 students who live in or attend school in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. Students may compete a... Read more »
Everett Herald: Larsen tours new WorkSource Lynnwood By Herald Business Journal Staff Rep. Rick Larsen toured the new WorkSource Lynnwood on June 30. WorkSource Lynnwood, which opened in April, is a comprehensive one-stop-shop offering job seekers training opportunities, placement assistance and access to employment resources. Larsen supports legislation to increase job training opportunities for ... Read more »
North County Outlook: Larsen visits AHS Transitions, Build A Plane competition By Christopher Andersson U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured a couple of local programs encouraging students to get into the workforce on June 29. Larsen talked with Arlington School District officials about their efforts to provide work experience for those with disabilities and also visited Glasair Aviation, where the nation... Read more »
The Arlington Times: High school students build own airplane in Arlington By Kirk Boxleitner ARLINGTON — When four students from Wisconsin won the chance to build their own aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, they didn't expect to see the debut of the company's latest aircraft, much less meet U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen. The students of Weyauwega-Freemont High School were among 76 high schools in... Read more »
ARLINGTON, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today met the winning team of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s “Build a Plane Challenge” and toured the Glasair Aviation facility. “Congratulations to the talented team from Weyauwega-Fremont High School,” said Larsen, the ranking member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. “Whether it is competing to construct an airplane or participating i... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today congratulated Ohnshim Kim, a high school student from Mukilteo who recently won the Second Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition. Kim won top honors for her charcoal drawing entitled “A Walk,” which is currently on display in the U.S. Capitol Building and will remain there for one year. This year, Larsen’s office received 33 submissions for the compe... Read more »
South Whidbey Record: Larsen honored for school safety work Congressman Rick Larsen was recently named “Legislator of the Year” by the Security Industries Association for his leadership in advancing legislation to encourage school safety. “I appreciate the Security Industry Association’s support for school safety,” said Larsen, co-chair of the Congressional School Safety Caucus, in a recent press ... Read more »
Orcas Issues: Larsen 'Legislator of the Year' for Leadership in School safety Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Security Industries Association for his leadership in advancing legislation to encourage school safety. “I appreciate the Security Industry Association’s support for school safety,” said Larsen, Co-chair of the Congressional School Safety Caucus. “The Sch... Read more »
