Wagoner bill recognizing contributions of Chinese Americans signed by governor
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 9, 2023—After years of delay, Senator Keith Wagoner’s measure designating January as Americans of Chinese Descent Month in Washington was finally signed today in a ceremony held at the Capitol. Washington becomes the first state to honor Chinese American contributions in this manner. “Today is the culmination of years of hard work […]
Kamiak Drama Department gets “Freaky” this Friday and Saturday
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 9, 2023—Kamiak High School is getting “freaky” this Friday, May 12, with their performance of Freaky Friday, based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. Freaky Friday is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on the American classic about an overworked mother and her teenage daughter […]
NAACP of Snohomish County defends Binda and calls for investigation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 4, 2023—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Snohomish County announced today that it is investigating alleged “misinformation” surrounding Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda. “Given the current climate in the Country, we are deeply concerned that young black voices are being targeted and suppressed. Having recently witnessed […]
Attorney General Bob Ferguson forms exploratory committee for Governor
SEATTLE, Wash., May 2, 2023—Democrat Bob Ferguson today announced that he is exploring a run for Washington Governor in 2024. He formally launched an exploratory committee as the first step towards a possible run. He plans to travel to every corner of the state in the coming weeks to listen to Washingtonians. Ferguson launched his […]
South County Fire accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter Support team
Volunteer Firefighter Support team members drive and operate AIR15, a highly specialized emergency apparatus capable of refilling air bottles needed at fires. Members also assist with community outreach, prevention education and community events. Volunteer Firefighter Support personnel receive a quarterly stipend of $1,800 and earn preference points that will be applied if they enter a […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Edmonds Shooting Update: Shooter targeted two teens, shot one
EDMONDS, Wash., April 23, 2023—Edmonds Police provided an update to yesterday’s drive-by shooting incident that took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. on near 20815 76th Avenue W about 1,000 feet from Edmonds Woodway High School to the south and 800 feet to the north from College Place Middle School. A thirteen-year-old Edmonds boy is in […]
New discovery at Cascadia Subduction Zone threatens to unleash 9.0 earthquake
NEWPORT, OR., April 20, 2023—Researchers at the University of Washington discovered a unique underwater spring, approximately 50 miles off the coast of Oregon, that is leaking a warm, chemically distinct, liquid from the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault. Researchers theorize this liquid acts as a sort of “tectonic lubricant” that could pose catastrophic consequences to the […]
