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08 Feb ' 10:19
Owen gives trade message to farmers
Lt. Governor Owen makes a point on Washington trade as it relates to agriculture in a presentation to the Washington State Farm Bureau on Feb. 7 in Olympia. Members of the farm association were in town for the group's annual "Legislative Days".
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07 Feb ' 10:31
Interns from B.C. visit Olympia
Lt. Governor Owen discusses his role in Washington state government and international affairs with student interns from British Columbia on Feb. 6.
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02 Feb ' 00:57
Independent insurance agents and brokers
meet in Olympia for legislative action day
Independent insurance agents and brokers gathered in Olympia on Feb. 1 for their association's legislative action day. Lt. Governor Owen the group's luncheon speaker, providing tips on how to effectively make the legislative process work for them. (Photo by Taylor Scott).
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31 Jan ' 23:52
Senate Rules committee determines which bills make it to floor for debate
One of the duties of the lieutenant governor is to preside over the Senate Rules Committee, the body which determines which bills make it to the Senate floor for debate. In a typical rules meeting each senator, as well as the lieutenant governor, is given the opportunity to bring two measures forward. This photo of Lt. Gov. Owen was during a Jan. 31 meeting of the committee. (Senate photo).
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30 Jan ' 21:53
Youth council advises lieutenant governor
Three members of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) met with Lt. Governor Owen on Jan. 30 to advise him of their legislative agenda for the 2012 session. At left is Ryan Snell, past LYAC chair, Kelsey Leeper, current chair and Sha-Lu'Jaun Williams. The three discussed the council's positions on a wide range of bills impacting youth in the areas of education, youth representation, gang prevention and healthy youth initiatives.
turn at the rostrum of the state senate
. Sen. Jim Kastama, chair, introduced the lieutenant governor, who then spoke on the many linkages between Washington state and Canada. His testimony was followed by the testimony of several visiting officials from Canada. The Senate and House will consider passage of joint memorials to Congress in support of these initiatives. (Video courtesy of TVW).
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27 Jan ' 20:08
Young visitor from Camano Island gets
turn at the rostrum of the state senate.
Danielle Hall of Camano Island was a special guest of Lt. Governor Owen on the Senate rostrum on January 27. She was visiting the state's capital with her father, Charles Hall, at right. Dr. Hall, an orthodontist in Stanwood, and his family were among the many dentists visiting Olympia as part of the Washington State Dental Association's Dental Action Day.
Owen greets new official from Taiwan
Lt. Governor Owen welcomed Andy Chin, the new director general from the Tapei Economic Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECO) in Seattle to his office in Olympia on Jan. 27. The lieutenant governor bestowed Chin with products from Washington.
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25 Jan ' 17:09
Dairy ambassadors pay state Capitol a visit
Lt. Governor Owen welcomed the 2011-2012 Washington State Dairy Ambassadors to his office on Jan. 25. From left to right: Washington State Alternate Dairy Ambassador Kristen Wedam (Yakima Valley), Washington State Dairy Ambassador Shannon Rodeffer (Snohomish), Lt. Governor Owen, and Washington State Alternate Dairy Ambassador Emily Neff (Marysville). The ambassadors, representing Washington State Dairy Women, later were welcomed by the state Senate.
Owen testifies on U.S.-Canada border and regulatory cooperation initiatives
Lt. Governor Owen provided lead-off testimony Jan. 25 on two White House initiatives related to U.S.-Canadian cooperation before a joint session of the state House and State legislative committees that focus on economic development and trade issues (see agenda). Sen. Jim Kastama, chair, introduced the lieutenant governor, who then spoke on the many linkages between Washington state and Canada. His testimony was followed by the testimony of several visiting officials from Canada. The Senate and House will consider passage of joint memorials to Congress in support of these initiatives. Below, the Lt. Governor is testifying with Denis Stevens, the consul general of Canada, at right; and John Les, member of the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary secretary to the Premier of British Columbia. (Video courtesy of TVW, photo courtesy Washington State Senate).
Leaders from Clark County hear Owen
Lt. Governor Owen talks about the dynamics of leadership to Leadership Clark County, an organization devoted to develop community leadership skills.
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17 Jan ' 21:56
One of the more colorful pieces on display is called "Living with Whales," at right. The prints are created on a variety of materials, including tapa and papyrus collected on trips around the world. Their work has been on exhibit in the Seattle area and on the Olympic Peninsula as well. The couple's work will be on display through March. For more information, read our news release.
Block paintings by Sequim couple now on display in Lt. Governor's office (01/17) -
13 Jan ' 18:44
Lt. Governor's Art Council features block
prints by retired Sequim couple
A collection of block prints by Sequim artists Randy and Sallie Radock are now on display in the Office of Lieutenant Governor under
the auspices of the Lt. Governor’s Art Council. One of the more colorful pieces on display is called "Living with Whales," at right. The prints are created on a variety of materials, including tapa and papyrus collected on trips around the world. Their work has been on exhibit in the Seattle area and on the Olympic Peninsula as well. The couple's work will be on display through March.
about her experience being home-schooled in her earlier years. Behind Michaela, above, is her younger brother Matthew.
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10 Jan ' 16:43
Addressing the state's consular corps
Lt. Governor Owen speaks to members of the Washington Consular Association at a reception in their honor in the state Capitol. Following the reception, the foreign officials joined members of the House of Representatives and Senate in the House chamber to hear Governor Chris Gregoire's State of the State address. The lieutenant governor presided over the joint session, which can be viewed on TVW(State Senate photo by Richard Baldwin).
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