Taste Edmonds event Aug 20-22
EDMONDS, Wash., August 11, 2021 – The Taste Edmonds event contract for 2021 was unanimously approved by the Edmonds City Council during their meeting on August 3. The fundraising event supports free community events such as the Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Show, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night and the Edmonds Classic: Car […]
Could the facial scans be coming to online gaming?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2021 – It may not be a household name in the US, but many Chinese and a fair number of video game enthusiasts are familiar with the juggernaut conglomerate called Tencent. The company has an estimated $259 billion worth of investments and has become a consistent staple in the gaming news […]
Steve Wozniak, the latest “right to repair” advocate
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 25, 2021 – Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak made waves in the tech world a few weeks ago—and likely angered some Apple executives and investors—after the computing pioneer put his full support behind the “right to repair.” In the 9-minute video done through Cameo, a video sharing website and marketplace that allows users […]
Mass production of the all-electric truck is here
Dodge parent-company Stellantis recently announced that the automotive manufacturer plans to release an all-electric Ram 1500 truck in 2024. This is just the latest in a growing field of all-electric trucks. Here’s a look at some of the contenders. Ford caught a lot of attention toward the end of May when they unveiled the all-electric […]
Lake Stevens council set to disperse $9.5M in ARPA funds
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., July 23, 2021 – The City of Lake Stevens is set to receive $9.466 million in federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city council unanimously passed a motion to allow the mayor to disperse the ARPA funding as recommended during their meeting on July 13, though future changes […]
Lynnwood council discusses uses for its $10.9M ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 22, 2021 – The Lynnwood City Council discussed possible uses for federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, during their first in person work session on July 19 after months of Zoom meetings. The City of Lynnwood has been allocated $10.9 million from ARPA and has already received […]
Lake Stevens fireworks resolution
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – The Lake Stevens City Council passed a resolution to put an advisory measure regarding consumer fireworks on the next general election ballot during their meeting on June 22. The resolution passed with only Council Member Shawn Frederick voting against it. Currently, the use and sales of fireworks is regulated by Lake […]
COVID vaccine: Authorizations, truths, myths, and progress
A few weeks ago, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna applied for full FDA approval for their COVID-19 vaccines. The two pharmaceutical companies, along with Janssen of Johnson & Johnson, have been able to provide COVID vaccines to the American public due to Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA. With many questioning the safety of the vaccines […]
Lake Stevens amends Marijuana Ordinance
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 18, 2021 – Lake Stevens City Council passed Ordinance 1119 during their meeting on June 8, updating regulations on marijuana facilities development. The ordinance amends two Lake Stevens Municipal Codes (LSMC) under Title 14 Land Use Code: 14.44.097 Marijuana Facilities and 14.08.010 Definitions of Basic Terms. Four voted in favor of […]
Edmonds sacks Salary Commission
EDMONDS, Wash., June 18, 2021 – After a long round of contentious debate, the Edmonds City Council repealed its Salary Commission in a 4-3 vote during their meeting on June 15. Council members Kristiana Johnson, Diane Buckshnis and Vivian Olson voted against the repeal. Those in favor of removing the commission stated equity as their […]
