The 2023 Congressional Art Competition is now open for Second District student artists
EVERETT, Wash., March 31, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office no later than Monday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. PT. All art entries must […]
Twitter makes its algorithm source code publicly available
In a surprise announcement today by Twitter Engineering, the source code that powers the social media platform was make available to the public. The announcement reads: “At Twitter 2.0, we believe that we have a responsibility, as the town square of the internet, to make our platform transparent. So today we are taking the first step […]
Hazelwood Elementary students visit Lynnwood City Hall
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 31, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council Chambers had a blast hosting Barbara Bromley’s fifth-grade class from Hazelwood Elementary on Friday, March 24, presenting a “show and tell” about the work of several City departments including the Municipal Court, City Council, Development Business Services, Public Works, and the Lynnwood Police Department. The class also […]
Cantwell calls for surge of federal investment in sustainable aviation technology
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2023—On Wednesday, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Chair U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) called for increased federal funding to develop the next generation of sustainable aviation technology that cuts carbon emissions, reduces noise, and lowers fuel costs. “The FAA Continuous Low Energy, Emissions, and […]
City Council Vice President advocates for Lynnwood in Washington, DC
LYNNWOOD, March 30, 2023—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby attended the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C. this week officially representing the City of Lynnwood. While there, she had the opportunity to have advocacy meetings with Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), as well as staff members from Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and […]
Women in Careers: A tribute to Snohomish County Public Utilities District
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting women working in a few “blue-collar” fields traditionally associated with men; here is our second tribute: Snohomish County Public Utilities District. Snohomish County PUD (SnoPD) is a municipal corporation of the state of Washington that provides electric and/or water utility service. Headquartered in Everett, SnoPUD […]
Mass arrest in Washington of drug ring tied to Aryan prison gang
TACOMA, Wash., March 29, 2023—Twenty-seven people were indicted by a grand jury for drug trafficking, and many of those in the indictment are tied to the “Aryan Family,” a white supremacist prison gang, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Twenty-four of the defendants have been arrested over the last five days in Washington and Arizona. The […]
World’s first-ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research and Development Center to be built at Paine Field
EVERETT, Wash., March 28, 2023—Washington State has long since been a leader in the aerospace industry with over 1,300 aerospace-related companies employing more than 136,000 people. But now the state is leading the industry’s next chapter in cleaner and greener aircraft fuel by establishing the world’s first Research and Development Center for Sustainable Aviation Fuels […]
8 arrests, methamphetamine, and fentanyl confiscated in Operation Clean Sweep
MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 28, 2023—The Marysville Police Department has issued a public advisory after fentanyl pills disguised as candy called “Rainbow Fentanyl” were confiscated during a Friday, March 24, drug raid called, “Operation Clean Sweep.” “Operation Clean Sweep” led to eight arrests, 37 contacts, one citation, three drug referrals, two seized narcotics, and one seized […]
Calls for Binda to resign mount as Council echoes residents’ concerns
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 28, 2023—Resident after resident approached the podium at Monday’s city council meeting requesting that Councilmember Josh Binda resign following sexually suggestive pictures of him discovered on his political Instagram account, cmjoshbinda, to promote his “Love Conquers All” tour to middle and high school students. “Is sexual marketing to inspire kids as a city councilman […]
