Kamiak coach under investigation for sexual relationship with underage student

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 26, 2023—Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct between 33-year-old Julian Willis, and an underage student at Kamiak High School. The teacher in question, Julian Willis, a substitute teacher and assistant football coach at Kamiak High School, was put on leave when the allegations surfaced. He […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
2023 General Election begins with candidate filing week on Monday

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 14, 2023—With the bombshell announcement of political power-giant and former U. S. presidential hopeful, Governor Jay Inslee, not seeking re-election, candidates are coming out of the woodwork for the State’s Chief Executive, but we must first make it through the 2023 election cycle. What makes this off-year election so special is […]
Binda expected to sign Settlement Agreement at Monday’s meeting

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 7, 2023—At its Business Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 8, the Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda is expected to accept an ethics complaint settlement and the council will discuss its remote attendance policy. For meeting details, click here. Councilperson Decker, on behalf of the City Council, filed an Ethics Complaint […]
Lynnwood Councilman under new campaign finance investigation by Washington state

OLYMPIA, Wash., May 5, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) today has opened a new enforcement case against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for failure to file his 2022 Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure Statement (F-1 report) on time. Also, according to PDC records, Councilman Binda has failed to pay any of the $1,250 in […]
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 […]
Snohomish PUD announces 2023 student photography and art contests winners

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 30, 2023—Snohomish County PUD announced last Wednesday, April 26, the winning entries for its 2023 student photography and art contests. All students in grades K-12 who live in Snohomish County or on Camano Island were eligible to enter. PUD Art Competition Winners Artists were challenged with creating a superhero with energy-related […]
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 […]
Legislation requiring a Statement of Student Rights advances to Senate

OLYMPIA, Wash., March 27, 2023— Public schools must adopt a “Statement of Student Rights,” that includes freedom of speech and religion, the right to assemble, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness under proposed legislation that has passed the House and is now in the Senate. Engrossed House Bill 1478, sponsored by Rep. […]
School delays and cancellations for December 1

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 1, 2022 – School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Thursday, December 1, 2022. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) December 1, 2022: All schools and bus routes are operating on normal schedules this morning. There is no Skills Center today. Edmonds Home – […]