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Savvy Senior: How to choose and use a home blood pressure monitor

Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it.

Recipe: A delicious French dessert

French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’'s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

‘Cautious optimism’ for county economy

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber hosted its annual Horizons Economic Forecast on Jan. 29 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Presenting its 2025 Pierce County Index Report, the Chamber invited guests to speak about the county’s economic health, outlook and future prospects for this year.

University of Washington names Robert J. Jones as its next president

The University of Washington has announced Robert J. Jones as its next president, becoming the first African American to serve in the role.

$45 million EV rebate program exhausted by high-income earners

Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and help middle-income people buy EVs, concluded a Washington Policy Center policy brief released on Wednesday.

County Council receives committee assignments

The Pierce County Council took its final step to get legislative operations back up and running for 2025 by establishing the council’s standing committees and assigning members at its Tuesday, Jan. 14, council meeting.

Sea-Tac airport broke its passenger volume record in 2024

Passenger levels at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were at an all-time high in 2024, a sign that the Pacific Northwest’s largest airport has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic of five years ago.

Hunting org sues WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife over delay in releasing public records

The Columbus, Ohio-based Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a lawsuit in state superior court against the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The lawsuit alleges the agency violated the state’s Public Records Act by slow-walking a public records request for 16 months.

Recipe: A tasty take on a beloved side dish

When making a meal, be it an intimate dinner for two or the main course for a dinner party, the entree often gets the bulk of the attention. But as any cook knows, the side dishes can make just as big an impression as the main course.

Savvy Senior: Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop

When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well.

County Council sets legislative priorities

During a special study session on Monday, Jan. 6, Pierce County councilmembers and Executive Ryan Mello presented the council’s legislative priorities to state lawmakers, emphasizing the structural budget challenges faced by the county.

Bill requiring more local say for large wind, solar projects faces gloomy future

A bill to give local communities more say in large renewable energy projects got a public hearing this week, but Washington Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, isn’t holding her breath that her sponsored legislation will get a vote out of committee this session.

County Council new leadership for 2025

During the Pierce County Council’s Jan. 14 meeting, new leadership was designated for the coming year.

Recipe: Warm up one spoonful at a time

People who live in cold climates understand that it can sometimes be challenging to warm up after a day spent combatting snow, wind or freezing rain. Luckily, eating hot soup is a very effective means to returning the body to a less-chilled temperature.

New strategic plans for County libraries

Thanks to input from nearly 3,000 people, the Pierce County Library System has created a new strategic plan approved by the library system’s board of trustees.

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