AI in the classroom: Academic integrity vs. human learning
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 28, 2023—With AI tools such as Caktus AI and ChatGPT on the rise, the growing need for school districts to develop formal policies for the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom is reigniting ethical discussions around academic integrity and human learning. Initially launched on November 30th, 2022, ChatGPT quickly became one […]
Everett Transit receives national award for climate action initiative
EVERETT, Wash., April 28, 2023 — Everett Transit received the Champion of the Challenge Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Authority for the agency’s Zero Emission Fleet Transition plan. This plan aims to electrify Everett Transit’s entire fixed-route fleet by 2028 as part of the City of Everett’s work to fight climate change. […]
For Senator Lovick, the legislative session may be over but summer is just around the corner!
MILL CREEK, Wash., April 25, 2023—On the night of Sunday, April 23, after the state of Washington’s 2023 legislative session came to a close, Senator John Lovick made his rounds shaking hands, wishing everyone a happy interim, then returned to his office to clear out his desk before driving home. Now that session is ended, […]
Settlement identifies two counts of Binda misusing his public office for monetary gain
UPDATE [2:02 p.m., April 27, 2023]: After further investigation by the Lynnwood Times, the Ethics Attorney has not issued a final determination nor finding in the investigation against Councilman Joshua Binda. A settlement agreement of guilt has been proposed to Councilman Binda. LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 26, 2023 — In a settlement agreement issued from the […]
Hobbs visits colleges, talks voter engagement and combating misinformation
EVERETT, Wash, April 26, 2023— With candidate filing week less than a month away for the 2023 General Election, Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, met with the Lynnwood Times during his North Sound tour on Tuesday, April 25, where we discussed everything from election integrity to cybersecurity; and on a lighter note, his passion […]
Council appoints Dong to board, Binda defends travel expenses
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 26, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board will be welcoming a new appointee, vehicles that block USPS mailboxes will be ticketed, and council recommends action in Binda travel reimbursement fiasco at its Business Meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023. Vivian Dong appointed to Board of Lynnwood Public Facilities District The Lynnwood City […]
Brian Sullivan to run for re-election for Treasurer of Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., April 25, 2023—Brian Sullivan has announced he will run for re-election for County Treasurer. Sullivan has worked on budgets across many levels of government. “I’ve always worked toward creating a Snohomish County with strong fiscal health and great services that taxpayers can trust. I am grateful for the last four years and will […]
Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert announces re-election campaign
ARLINGTON, Wash, April 25, 2023—This morning, Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert announced she will seek re-election in 2023. Mayor Tolbert was first elected in 2012 and has successfully led the City of Arlington on several key initiatives including: Mayor Tolbert’s tenure has focused on building strong partnerships to benefit the City of Arlington and its residents. When […]
Let’s Finish the job: Biden-Harris announce 2024 Presidential run
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2023—Tuesday morning in a 3-minute video release, President Joe Biden, 80, announced his 2024 Presidential run. Vice-president Kamala Harris announced at the same time in a Twitter post that she will be Biden’s running mate. Biden shared that Americans must continue the fight for their “personal freedoms” as the country is […]
Carbon-eating microbes may unlock new offense in combating global warming
April, 25, 2023—A team of scientists discovered microbes that eats carbon dioxide “astonishingly quickly.” The researchers, Two Frontiers Project, first observed the carbon-eating microbes back in September of last year on the volcanic Italian island of Vulcano, about 12 miles north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. “Our lead collaborator at Harvard isolated this organism […]
