AARPWA State President

James Ko, AARP Washington Volunteer State President

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@secstatewa Interviews were recorded June 2 and 3, 2026 at the NWPB studios at WSU Tri-Cities. Primary is Aug 4th.

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Partners: AARP Washington, League of Women Voters of Benton & Franklin Counties and League of Women Voters of Yakima County. All candidates who filed for the primary election with the @secstatewa were invited to participate.

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To help #CD4 voters learn where the candidates stand on issues that matter, @NWPB has produced a series of short video interviews. Each candidate was asked the same questions, all were invited. Watch: https://t.co/kxnCVfWhNu.

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Love the new mural in the CID by Stacey Nguyen, @AARPWA and Friends of Little Saigon! More info at https://t.co/G0nOBzi92C #AARPinCID

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Clear out unwanted home clutter! Join @AARPWA for a free Decluttering Workshop on Tuesday, June 30 (10-11 AM) at the MICEC. Get top organizing tips to stress less. Free coffee, tea & snacks; no registration needed. Info: https://t.co/SqiW0QAJ89

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Showing Australia how we get things done in Seattle!

The CID officially broke the Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum meal with 832 people, edging out Australia who had held the record since 2019. #AARPinCID @AARPWA

See you on the field tomorrow…

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From new pickleball courts to digital literacy classes, $125K in #CommunityChallenge grants are helping WA communities thrive for residents of all ages. Learn more about our grantees: https://t.co/FWLXHAJWth

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Thanks to @paula_span and @nytimes for a story on the launch of WA Cares, the nation's first state-operated long-term care insurance program. It won't fix everything, but it's a great first start! https://t.co/pPRExKjO7l

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Washington thrives on extraordinary volunteers. Now, it’s your turn to honor them! Nominate a 50+ hero for the 2026 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. Learn more at https://t.co/bduxU9dzum

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BREAKING: Social Security Trustees Report released today, projecting the long-term financial health of the Social Security program. Learn the details and AARP's response here: https://t.co/GlMy2Nze0R

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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Volunteer lead Ed Escalante joined @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor to give the audience tools to fight back against scams. @repadamsmith #Fraud

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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Thanks Dist. Dir. Gloria Molina @RepAdamSmith for inviting our volunteers Ed & Jim to educate along with @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor. #Fraud

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🎉We’re excited to welcome Kirkland, WA - Government to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities! This important step brings Kirkland into a growing national movement to make communities more livable for people of all ages.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 @BillSweeneyDC statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected drug companies’ appeals challenging Medicare drug price negotiations:

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Thanks to Miguel Valencia from Congressman Michael Baumgarter's office who came to our fraud prevention event at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley. We need more education & better laws to protect all of us from scams. Appreciate Miguel joining us! @RepBaumgartner #FraudWatchNetwork

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Ed Escalante of Bellevue is our lead volunteer for advocacy. Whether it’s advocating for strengthening Social Security in Washington DC or more support for family caregivers in Olympia, AARP Washington volunteers are vital to making sure the voices of people age 50+ are heard.

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Kay Tomlinson with AARP Washington says AI has supercharged scams, making fraudsters more believable and efficient while allowing them to target multiple people at once.

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WA lawmakers have failed to regulate crypto kiosks. Kudos to Anacortes for putting consumer safety first. If the state won’t act, cities are right to step in.
Anacortes bans crypto kiosks https://t.co/qyqyXRUZQ4

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Seattle resident & AARPWA volunteer Dori Gillam is featured in this article on how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer older adults a way to age in place, stay close to caregivers & offset housing costs. Learn how AARP is advocating for wider adoption. https://t.co/3FIGwbtdC5

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Thanks to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for meeting with us today in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepJayapal