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 »
Washington Post: Veterans Affairs will begin covering IVF and adoption costs for wounded veterans
By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin covering costs for in vitro fertilization and adoptions for combat-wounded veterans struggling with infertility because of their injuries, giving thousands of young veteran families fresh hope at starting a family,… Read more »
McClatchy DC: FAA may soon provide paid sick leave to newly-hired disabled vets
By Rob Hotakainen
Newly-hired veterans working for the Federal Aviation Administration could soon qualify for paid sick leave, if their disability rating exceeds 30 percent.
The House voted Tuesday to approve a bill aimed at closing a loophole in the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 that prevents… Read more »
