Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today announced that the Port of Orcas has been awarded a $2,004,466 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to help improve the safety and operations at Orcas Island Airport. “Orcas Island Airport is an economic engine for both the Island and the region, and these resources will help the… Read more »

Award follows Larsen’s letter in support of the Port’s application Read more »

Congressman: ‘this is good news for the City of Everett’ Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed new rules to improve oil spill response and mitigate impacts of derailments of crude oil traveling by rail. According to PHMSA, “the proposed rule would update and clarify the comprehensive oil spill response plan… Read more »

Congressman: ‘we need to set our sights higher than a series of short-term extensions’ Read more »

Aviation International News: U.S. House OKs 14-month FAA Authorization Bill By Kerry Lynch The 14-month FAA reauthorization bill moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration after the House late yesterday agreed to the measure by voice vote. The compromise agreement, jointly unveiled last week by the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Senate Commerce… Read more »

Proposed service would attract local business and Cuban American customers to the Pacific Northwest Read more »

Public Now: Larsen, Members Of WA Delegation On Announcement Selecting Alaska Airlines To Offer Flights To Cuba Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Adam Smith (WA-09), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Denny Heck (WA-10), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT)… Read more »

The Islands’ Sounder: Larsen responds to FAA ruling on small unmanned aircraft Rep. Rick Larsen, the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration announced its final rule regarding the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for commercial, scientific, public safety and other non-recreational… 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… Read more »