Seattle Seahawks legend visits WA Capitol after Super Bowl win
Still riding the high of their Super Bowl LX victory, representatives from the Seattle Seahawks visited the Washington state Capitol Thursday, where they were honored in the Senate.
In attendance: Steve Raible, the Seahawks’ play-by-play broadcaster and former wide receiver; Mike Flood, vice president of outreach and external affairs; and Drew Johnston, managing director, government affairs and compliance.
Sen. Nikki Torres sponsored a resolution celebrating the ‘Hawks championship game and their 2025 NFL season that was read on the chamber’s floor early Tuesday afternoon.
“From start to finish, the Seahawks played with discipline, heart, and unity — the same values that define so many of the communities I represent,” the Pasco Republican said in a news release. “This championship belongs not just to the players and coaches, but to the entire 12s community across Washington.”
The resolution notes that the Seahawks ended the regular season with a 14-3 record and secured the National Football Conference West title, among other gains, before pummelling the New England Patriots 29-13 at Sunday’s game. It also highlights the team’s dedication to community service, youth engagement programs and charitable initiatives.
Sen. Steve Conway, a Tacoma Democrat, said he’s watched Seahawks games for nearly five decades.
“I never thought I’d ever see a game where the Seahawks won by kicking field goals,” he said on the Senate floor, prompting laughter. “And they did: This year, they kicked more field goals, probably, than any team in the National Football League.”
Republican Sen. Matt Boehnke of Kennewick referred to Raible during his remarks.
“Some of us can’t be at the games, some of us don’t have TV sets, but throughout the nation of the Seahawks, we can hear that voice,” he said.
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, an Olympia Democrat, ended the honors by turning over his microphone, something he said he hadn’t done in six years.
“Give us a touchdown call, Steve,” he said.
Raible obliged.
Gov. Bob Ferguson can also now claim victory on a bet he made with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who promised to send some New England food staples like clam chowder and Dunkin’ coffee if the Patriots lost.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with additional details and comments about the visit.
This story was originally published February 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM.
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