South Whidbey Record: House approves funds in opioid fight By Evan Thompson A major step in the fight against opioid epidemics in Washington communities and across the nation was recently made in Washington D.C. The House voted 392-26 to approve $1 billion to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic after urging from Congressman Rick Larsen, a press release said. The House… Read more »

Everett Herald: Senate should pass major health spending compromise By The Herald Editorial Board Neither is in abundant supply in Washington, D.C., but compromise and bipartisanship showed up this week as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that provides funding for research and crucial public health programs, including $1 billion to help… Read more »

Congressman: 21st Century Cures Act is a ‘huge step forward to put communities in Washington state and across the country on the road to recovery’ Read more »

San Juan Islander: Larsen wins major victory for Washington communities in fight against opioid epidemic After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the House has voted 392-26 to approve $1 billion to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic as part of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. Larsen last week pressed leaders in the House and the Senate to fund the bipartisan Comprehensive… Read more »

Congressman: ‘I will continue fighting to ensure swift implementation of the healthcare to which veterans are now entitled and for a permanent repea Read more »

North County Outlook: Tulalip Wellness Court will provide addicts new path to community By Christopher Andersson The Tulalip Tribes hope their new Tulalip Wellness Court will help drug addicts in the legal system find community support to lead a sober and healthy life. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen came to visit the Tulalip Tribes and learn about their upcoming program on Oct. 18. Tulalip Tribal… Read more »

South Whidbey Record: Opioids, transit, veteran services top Larsen’s legislative list By Kyle Jensen Island County’s opioid crisis was once again the leading issue on lawmakers’ plates when Congressman Rick Larsen laid out his legislative agenda to the Council of Governments on Wednesday. Larsen, who is up for re-election, made an appearance to discuss his goals for… Read more »

Mukilteo Beacon: An advocate for Mukilteo’s seniors | Editor's Note By Sara Bruestle Although he spends most of his time in the other Washington, Rick Larsen is an advocate for seniors in Washington state. I attended the Mukilteo Seniors Association luncheon on Oct. 17 to hear the U.S. congressman speak about the federal issues important to Washington’s senior… Read more »

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… Read more »

San Juan Islander: SAFE San Juans and other northwest WA Domestic Violence Programs honored by Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has introduced a House resolution to honor programs in the Second District of Washington state that work to end domestic violence and to support victims of domestic violence. October is “Domestic Violence Action Month.” “On a single day in 2014,… Read more »