Lynnwood Times journalists win up to a dozen WNPA 2023 Better Newspaper awards
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OLYMPIA, Wash., July 30, 2023—The Lynnwood Times is proud to announce it will be receiving up to a dozen awards at Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s (WNPA) 136th annual Convention this October 6 through 7 at the Red Lion Hotel – Kennewick Columbia Center as part of its 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. A special thanks to our readers […]
Reminder: 31st annual NUBIAN Jam celebration on July 29
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The community invited to this year’s 31st Annual Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee-sponsored NUBIAN Jam, to celebrate African and African American culture. It is the largest celebration of its kind in Snohomish County with over thirty partners and sponsors. Who: Nubian Jam 2023 and you and yours!When: Saturday, July 29th, 10am – 7pmWhere: Forest Park in Everett […]
Summer fun time: Marysville offers free concerts & movies
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MARYSVILLE, Wash., July 29, 2023—Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer, or a way to change up your date night? The City of Marysville has you covered, with several fun, free events coming up at Jennings Park located at 6915 Armar Rd. Come join us! Sounds of Summer Concerts – Fridays […]
A mother’s plea for her son’s safe return
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Editor’s Note: [8 am, July 29, 2023] Missing 15-year-old Ivan Alexis Ramirez has been found and is now reunited with his family. The family thanks the community and law enforcement for their efforts leading to his safe return and asks for some privacy. LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 28, 2023—On Saturday, July 22, Alondra Ramirez drove her […]
Op-Ed by Antony Blinken & Gina Raimondo: To shape the future of AI, we must act quickly
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Abraham Lincoln once observed: “In the world’s history, certain inventions and discoveries occurred of peculiar value . . . in facilitating all other inventions and discoveries.” Lincoln was speaking of the written word and, later, the printing press. But today, we are living through another such invention: artificial intelligence. Powerful generative AI systems like GPT-4 are ushering in a […]
Cantwell helps secures $10 million for UW to train semiconductor workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 29, 2023—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced on Wednesday that the University of Washington will receive $10 million to help train more semiconductor industry workers as part of the U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for […]
Sound Transit sets baseline budget, schedule for Stride Bus Rapid Transit
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SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Sound Transit Board on Wednesday adopted a final budget and schedule for the new Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) service, including a new bus base and BRT lines on SR 522/NE 145th Street and I- 405. Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements this year and to […]
Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
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Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
The Public Facilities District a NO SHOW for public inspection of books
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Lynnwood Times ongoing investigation into the Public Facilities District Board’s alleged unlawful attempt to remove fellow Board member Vivian Dong and allegations of discrimination. The Lynnwood Times notified the PFD Board on Sunday that it will be exercising its right to inspect the Books and Records of the District in […]
Lynnwood actor Jon Meggison nominated for Soul Café Actor of the Year
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2023—Lynnwood-based actor Jon Meggison has been nominated for Soul Café’s Actor of the Year award. The voting polls are now open, and a winner will be named at Soul Café’s upcoming ceremony on September 9 in Seattle. The Soul Café Awards are an annual tradition brought to life by Selena Taylor, […]