In recognition of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Damon Brooks & Associates (DB&A) will host an inaugural speaker showcase for conference organizers to find their next keynote presenter. The “EDI Virtual Speaker Showcase” will be a meaningful virtual gathering with a purpose. The event’s unique format will feature a one-hour, facilitated discussion […]
Deputies Chase Suspect Armed with a Sword
At 4:29 pm, on Friday November 16th, our deputies were responding to a call of a person with a Machete waving it around and threatening a security guard. Deputies arrived on scene within a minute and tried to get the man to drop the weapon. The suspect was holding onto the weapon and was not […]
Vision for University Place
What would you like U.P. to look like in 2044? A city’s comprehensive plan is the blueprint for a community’s growth and changes over a 20-year horizon. The City of University Place is in the midst of updating its Comprehensive Plan, which has a chapter on community character that discusses the vision for the City. […]
Cats the Musical – Review & Commentary
Tacoma Musical Theatre has another hit with their spectacular production of CATS, running now through December 17th. Opening night was a celebration of wonderful ensemble work, amazing solo-duet-and trio turns by talented singer-dancer-actors from beginning to end. The house was Standing Room Only and the audience stopped the show several times with appreciation, cheers and […]
Local Animal Rescue Needs Your Help!
Submitted by Dr. Summer Krook. Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter’s mission is to care for abandoned, displaced, neglected, and abused ferrets until they are adopted or until they pass away. WFRS is the largest and oldest all-volunteer 501(c)3 ferret rescue in the United States with over 200 ferrets at their commercial shelter location and in […]
Advent Calendar December 2: Evergreen
Have you already placed any evergreens in your home? A garland over the mantlepiece, on a window sill, or on a sideboard? A few branches in a vase? An arrangement or a wreath on a table or at your front door? The scent will fill the air and lend a room the flair of the […]
Info Sessions regarding Upcoming Changes to the Tacoma Rental Housing Code, Dec. 4
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to attend one of two virtual information sessions on upcoming changes to the Tacoma Rental Housing Code on December 4, one at noon (click for access details) and another at 5:30 PM (click for access details). These sessions will be recorded and made available online as well, for those who cannot […]
In the Book Nook with … Courtney Campbell
Author Courtney Campbell from Gig Harbor, Washington, is also a singer/songwriter, musician, storyteller, and the writer of many screenplays for a TV show she had. She has been writing songs and stories for 35 years. Her first book was last April. She is a member of the Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. When Courtney […]
Letter: That’s What We Do
Yesterday was a difficult day in the most difficult time of the year. Yesterday I stood in front of a world-gone-brilliantly-white beautifully decorated Christmas Tree, one of 26 on display at the Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees. And as I stood there, I was still trying to hide my emotions. Moments before the song […]