Jack Dorsey resigns from Twitter

Effective immediately, Jack Dorsey, 45, is stepping down as CEO of Twitter. Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s chief technology officer, is the company’s new CEO. “I want you all to know that this was my decision and I own it,” Dorsey tweeted today announcing his resignations. “It was a tough one for me, of course. I love […]

Decorating safety tips by South County Fire

As the holiday season gets underway, South County Fire offers this checklist to help you deck the halls safely: Replace strings of lights if cords are worn, broken or have loose light bulb connections. Check indoor/outdoor use ratings for lights. Follow manufacturer’s instructions on the maximum number of light strands to connect. Use clips, not […]

When and where to catch the lighting of community Christmas trees

Nothing ushers in the holiday spirit quite like a holiday event and the lighting of community Christmas trees. While cities like Edmonds and Everett already held their events over the weekend, there are plenty of others yet to host theirs. Below is a list of neighboring cities in Snohomish County that will be hosting their […]

Finding certainty in a wobbly world

There is something about getting through a winter holiday in this bizarre époque to reassure us that we do indeed have the resilience to get through it all. I may toss my 2021 calendar onto a bonfire for a ritual burning, while lifting high a strong beverage, and bid the year a solemn Good Riddance! […]