If you want to see a “Spectacle” on the stage, go to Tacoma Musical Playhouse to see Anastasia. This musical is a luscious, almost edible production. There’s plenty of Russian Sturm und Drang in this production! The play opens with a young woman Anya (Alyce Campello, a rich and moving soprano), now a street sweeper […]
Across the Fence: Zeitnot
I had no idea that the German term Zeitnot (pronounce: ‘tsite-note, meaning time trouble) is one used in the English language when playing chess with a time control. Of course, if you have to create more and more complex moves in order to outwit your opponent, playing against a clock causes additional nervosity. And that, […]
University Place Police Blotter
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest public safety activity in University Place by checking out the U.P. Police Blotter! Chief Burke highlights some of the most notable incidents that the U.P. Police Department responds to. But that’s not all – you can also browse through recent Calls for Service to get a better understanding of […]
Mavis – Looking Bad but Beginning to Feel Better
Our bodies don’t always look like what we hope for. When you’ve had three children and an ex-husband, things just get worse. After taking in all the bad stuff, I’m on the rise, even if it doesn’t appear that way. I have broken down my needs so I can keep track and not over or […]
Volunteer Positions Available on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two volunteer positions – one alternate position and one youth or young adult position – on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The purpose of the Commission is to better engage Tacoma’s immigrant and refugee communities and to work with community partners and […]
Obituary Notices – November 28, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jose Alacaraz-Caracoza; Nicole Fike. Powers Funeral Home: Judith Anne Doonan.
Thankfulness
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. This is my final time to address you about this holiday that encourages us to take stock of our lives – and choose to be thankful. In many ways, this has been a challenging year for me personally. We lost my father-in-law at 87 years old last August. Amid the […]
Lakewood City Manager November 27 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 27 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator November 27 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s November 27 report to the Town Council by clicking here.