Global Chip Shortage

As some are painfully aware, there is a global chip shortage. No, not the Doritos or Lay’s type of chips: semiconductor chips. It isn’t hard to notice some electronics are consistently out-of-stock. Anyone who has or is trying to purchase a new Xbox, Playstation 5, or PC components can attest to that. Online restocks are […]

Fact checking…Misinformation

In another example of the power of social media, calls of bias and unfairness from the Washington Post spread to mainstream media outlets after a Facebook post at the end of April. The image in the Facebook post claimed that the Washington Post was going to discontinue fact checking on President Biden for the remainder […]

Lynnwood explores new waste and recycling options

LYNNWOOD – The City of Lynnwood Public Works laid out a possible 7-year plan to update the city’s waste and recycling program during the city council meeting on June 8, 2021. Lynnwood currently operates under the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC). According to Public Works Director Bill Franz, when cities annex, they are able […]

Edmonds declares National Gun Violence Awareness Day

EDMONDS, Wash., June 3, 2021 – The city of Edmonds declared the first Friday of June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in their online city council meeting on June 1. The proclamation was sponsored by Council Member Laura Johnson, but was read by Mayor Mike Nelson and had a few individuals wearing orange […]

Lake Stevens Pride Month Proclamation

LAKE STEVENS, Wash. – June was declared as “Pride Month” during the May 25 Lake Stevens city council meeting. Councilwoman Anji Jorstad read the proclamation during the online meeting, but the majority of time was devoted to discussion, community input, and ultimately the formation of a Community Advisory Council. Community members largely advocated for a […]

Could in-car advertisements be coming to new models?

Distracted driving has been around for as long as vehicles have existed, but it is largely considered a modern problem with the proliferation of mobile devices. Some argue the problem has only worsened as touch-screen center consoles—often called infotainment systems—have largely become an industry standard. Ever think that said center console screen was a great […]

FCC considering texting option for suicide hotline

The Federal Communications Commission is looking to require a texting option for the soon-to-be National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number of 988. Last summer, the FCC voted to require phone companies to route calls made to 988 to the Lifeline by July 2022. The current number of 1-800-273-TALK (8255) will still be active during and after […]

With new FAA rules, unmanned drone delivery services likely

Delivery via Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or more commonly referred to as drones, are a step closer with new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules that recently took effect. The new FAA drone rules allows for “small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions,” but also addresses some security concerns by requiring […]