Beep. Beep. Beep. The heart monitor and other monitoring devices hum as veterinary professionals work in rhythm caring for their VIPs — very important patients, that is. On the exam table in the veterinary clinic lies Terra, who is under anesthesia. The 8-year-old American Red Wolf has inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, a disease that’s […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Releases 2024 Impact Report
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (TPCC) proudly presents its 2024 Annual Impact Report, a comprehensive look at its efforts to drive economic vitality, advocate for businesses, and foster an inclusive and equitable South Sound. This year’s report highlights the Chamber’s deep commitment to empowering local businesses, supporting community leaders, and building resilient, sustainable growth across Tacoma-Pierce […]
The University Place City Council Nov. 18 Meeting Agendas
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting (agenda) on Nov. 18 (5 PM) and a Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm. Access the Regular Council Meeting agenda and access instructions here.
The Mean Man Who Wasn’t
I’ve known Jefferson Brown for ages. Sometimes people remain in your memory for years. Jefferson was one of those people who only act tough when they are needed. He was part black, part white, and part Chinese with perhaps something even more in his heritage. I met him when he was painting a house with […]
Correction: Pierce Transit Nov. 18 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will host a Special Meeting on Nov. 18 remotely at 3:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here. The original post had an incorrect date.
Sound Transit seeks feedback on passenger experience
Today (Nov. 14, 2024), Sound Transit launched its annual Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services. The findings are used to identify key areas of improvement and prioritize efforts to provide a better passenger experience. Specifically, the survey — available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 18 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Why It’s Important to Check Your Earnings History
It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Or any year you worked and paid Social Security taxes? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward […]
Obituary Notices – November 16, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Daetron Antonio Franco; Hezikyah Sablan; Marie Scott. Gaffney Funeral Home: Judy Carol Bacon. Scott Funeral Home: Soloman Emanuel Taylor.