Immigration marchers in Everett carry produce, message

A protest march in Everett delivered produce to their U.S. representative, symbolizing the work many immigrants do in the state. - - Donna Poisl

About 300 people marched in heavy rain Friday to Rep. Rick Larsen's office in Everett to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

By Lynn Thompson, Times Snohomish County reporter

About 300 people marched in heavy rain through downtown Everett on Friday to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

The protesters, many wearing garbage bags over their clothes and plastic bags for hats to keep off the rain, delivered a basket to the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Lake Stevens, which they said represented their contribution to the state's economy: apples, potatoes, tulips and squash. Click on the headline to read the rest of this story! This is only a small part of it.