Hello I’m Alex North.

I started this newsletter because too much of what affects our daily lives gets buried, ignored, or scattered across platforms that don’t respect your time. This is a local-first publication built to keep people informed, grounded, and aware of what’s actually happening around them—without the noise, outrage, or spin.

This newsletter focuses on practical, relevant updates: local happenings, emerging issues, events worth knowing about, and context you won’t always get from headlines alone. Some posts are quick scans you can read in a minute. Others go deeper when the topic deserves it. The goal is simple—help you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

I believe good information should be accessible, useful, and trustworthy. That’s why most content is written with clarity and intention, not clickbait. Subscribers get full access to longer pieces, deeper context, and timely updates that aren’t always shared publicly.

If you value thoughtful local coverage, clear communication, and information that respects your time and intelligence, you’ll feel at home here. Subscribing helps support independent publishing—and ensures you don’t miss what matters.

—Alex