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 […]
Treasury urges increase or suspension of debt ceiling to avoid default
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2023 — In a letter to Congressional leadership, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urges an increase or suspension of the debt limit no later than June 1 or the US Government will default on its obligations. “After reviewing recent federal tax receipts, our best estimate is that we will be […]
JPMorgan Chase acquires First Republic Bank after FDIC seizure
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2023 — First Republic Bank, San Francisco, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect depositors, the FDIC is entering into a purchase and assumption agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Columbus, Ohio, […]
Lynnwood recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Guerrero, Mexico
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 30, 2023—On behalf of the City of Lynnwood, Mayor Christine Frizzell and Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby presented local Latino and Latina business owners a Cinco de Mayo proclamation at its business meeting on April 24. “Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people […]
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 […]
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meeting on May 3
Public invited to attend Sno-Isle Genealogical Society General Meeting on May 3, 2023, 7 to 9pm at the Wicker’s Bldg., 19921 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood, where Corey Smith will share his false starts, missteps and surprises on his way to a solid proof and a new set of research techniques. He will share a […]
National Day of Prayer coming back to Lynnwood on May 4
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 29, 2023—After several years of absence, National Day of Prayer will be brought back to Lynnwood on Thursday, May 4, 2023. It will be held in front of the new Gold Star Family Memorial Monument at Veterans Park near the Lynnwood Library. Gathering will start at 5:45 p.m. while the program will […]
Journalist Jonathan Choe, Emmy-nominated for the very work that got him fired from KOMO 4
SEATTLE, Wash., April 28, 2023—One year after Journalist Jonathan Choe was let go from KOMO 4 News for his controversial reporting, he’s now being nominated for four Emmy awards by the Northwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the very work that got him fired. Choe was nominated for: Seattle’s […]
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 […]
Mountlake Terrace Ballinger Park restoration project receives $5.5 million
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., February 6, 2023—A restoration contract for the wetlands, riparian corridors, and fish and wildlife habitat within Ballinger Park in the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, was awarded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials, January 10, 2023. Tunista Construction, LLC of Federal Way, Washington, received the contract award for their $5.498 million […]
