On Jan. 23, 2025, Pierce County marked a significant milestone by becoming home to the first climate-controlled, 24-hour access food locker on a college campus in the Western United States that provides healthy, locally sourced food to students who struggle to afford meals due to school costs. The food locker is located at the Bates …

After the holiday season rush, many people need a break to recover from the whirlwind of celebrations; the American yuletide isn’t traditionally a time of relaxation. The first opportunity most people have for a long weekend is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday in January each year. Because we’re often exhausted, …