Edmonds School Board selects 2022 Levy committee members
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 30, 2021 – In its November 29 meeting, the Edmonds School District board of directors approved three members for the Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) Levy Pro/Con committees in a unanimous vote. The board previously approved a motion to place the levy on the February 2022 ballot. The board also approved its […]
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! […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Washington, November 28, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, November 29 regular WORK SESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the items listed below. The budget ordinance for the mid-biennium modifications will be presented for City Council approval at the December 13 Council meeting. Honoring Excellence Awards recipients Kelly Schudde Harvy’s Bike Shop Phong […]
COVID variant Omicron: US and Europe blocks travel to South Africa
ROME, ITALY, November 26, 2021 – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a new “variant of concern” (VOC) called Omicron. This variant has a large number of mutations, which preliminary evidence suggests the following: Increase in virulence Evades current vaccines Has high rates of transmission The number of cases of this variant appears to […]
South County Fire adopts new boundaries
EVERETT Wash., November 25, 2021 – New fire election district boundaries have been unanimously approved by the South County Fire Board of Commissioners to balance population based on the latest federal census counts as required by law. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and […]
Guilty verdicts in murder of Ahmaud Arbrey
Brunswick, GA, November 24, 2021 – All three men found guilty of felony murder and other crimes in fatal shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. All now face up to life in prison. The video evidence was pivotal in the guilty verdicts. The McMichaels and Bryan (White men) chased Ahmaud Arbery (an unarmed Black man) in […]
The third annual “Cuts with Cops” event at Nic’s Barbershop
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 24, 2021 – On Saturday, Nic’s Barbershop hosted its third annual Cuts with Cops event to raise awareness for prostate cancer. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members with scheduled appointments came in to get their hair cut by officers of the Mukilteo Police Department. Nic’s team and the participating officers […]
