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, […]
WinCo fatal stabbing was a targeted attack, Edmonds police say
EDMONDS, Wash., April 30, 2023—Through further investigation and interviews, Edmonds Police Department Detectives have learned that the fatal stabbing of 37-year-old Bret D Northcut of Portland, Oregon, at the WinCo Foods parking lot on the evening of April 19 was not initially an attempted car-jacking or robbery; but instead, a targeted attack by the arrested […]
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 […]
Damaged Westgate station ceiling to disrupt Seattle light rail services for at least two weeks
SEATTLE, Wash., April 29, 2023—Sound Transit light rail passengers should expect massive delays and disruptions for at least two weeks throughout Seattle due to damage caused by street-level construction at the Westlake station last Tuesday. The routes impacted are those through the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. During this two-week period, passengers traveling southbound will need […]
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 […]
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, […]