Sugar and the Spitfires (Amy Shephard, Brent Pendleton, Andy Garness, Dave Broyles, and Rick Jarvela) were our favorite highlight of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Harlequin along with other local musicians (Denim Protégé, Jen Grady and Heather Matthews) back in June of 2022. Just knowing they were coming back on stage at Harlequin, was […]
Across the Fence: Umlaut
Hardly anything is as conspicuous in the written German language as what is even named the German way in the English language: the umlaut (pronounce ‘oomm-lout, meaning changed sound). Indeed, these are a, o, and u topped with two horizontal dots such as in ä, ö, and ü. Apparently, they are not easy to pronounce […]
Welcome University Place’s Newest Home-Based Busineses
City of University Place announcement. Over 50% of University Place businesses are home-based. Come and meet those who have opened in the last year! Plan to join us on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for a welcome reception at Happy Duo Cafe: 3609 Market Place W Ste. 101 Make plans to […]
Community Meeting on May 18 to Address Homelessness
Associated Ministries announcement. Associated Ministries convenes Community Quarterly Meetings four times each year in partnership with other homeless and housing service providers working in Pierce County. Make plans now to join us for our second meeting of 2023. The goal of every meeting is to create an energizing space to gather to learn about, discuss […]
Nobles bill to safeguard survivors’ information signed into law
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Survivors and witnesses will have new protections following legislation signed into law May 9, 2023. Senate Bill 5081, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and requested by the Department of Corrections, exempts some information about survivors and witnesses from the Public Records Act (PRA). ̶ “We’re applying good governance to prioritize […]
A Statement From At-Large Council Member Kiara Daniels onPassage of Covenant Homeownership Account Bill
City of Tacoma announcement. “The Covenant Homeownership Account (CHA) bill is a critical step forward in our efforts to upend the deeply rooted historical injustices our communities of color have faced in homeownership and protect them from further harm. Generations of discriminatory real estate policies and practices have had lasting negative effects on households of color […]
State Board ready to approve 5 applied bachelor’s degrees
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges announcement. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will hold its regular business meeting Thursday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Board members are set to approve Bachelor of Applied Science degrees at five colleges: The board is also scheduled to hear an update on […]
Lott Jr., Francisco and Bolster selected as CPSD Employees of the Year
Clover Park School District announcement. Three Clover Park School District employees were honored as Employees of the Year during a virtual celebration Thursday, May 4. Since 1987, CPSD has honored exemplary employees in three categories: certificated, classified and administrative. Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of Lakewood citizens. 2023 Employees of the Year […]
Washington State Roars with Excitement as Governor Inslee Signs Bill Designating Suciasaurus Rex as Official State Dinosaur
Washington State House Democrats announcement. Washington State has a new prehistoric resident, the Suciasaurus rex! On Thursday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the highly-anticipated legislation that designates a state dinosaur. The long-awaited bill, HB 1020, finally passed after four years of dedicated efforts by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) to make this dream of students a […]