Travel
Vacations are more than a mere trip out of town. A true vacation lifts you out of the daily grind, separating you in both mind and body from your everyday stresses and giving you a chance to relax and refresh in a way you can't always do at home. For
Military Life
Running for candy isn't typically the theme to most organizational fun runs, but it is when only one day remains until the Camp Murray Washington National Guard Youth Program's Trunk or Treat event. Servicemembers not only had the opportunity to bring their children to a safe trick-or-treating environment in costume, but
Military Life
The terms "military spouse" and "volunteer" are almost synonymous. Spouses serve as ombudsmen and take on responsibilities in family readiness groups. They step up in their parent teacher organizations, in groups like Navy Compass, and in positions all around military bases, but they don't do it for pay or for
Benefits & Deals
With Veterans Day approaching, many people may be pondering ways to give back to the men and women who have served - and are still serving - our country. Vic's Espresso and Eats on Camp Murray will do so in a big way Nov. 5 with its annual Vic's Honors Vets
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The Manium — one of the very few places in Olympia that cater to an all ages music crowd — has been shut down by inspectors for “major public-safety issues,” according to the City of Olympia. You may have heard about it. The alleged violations stem from extensive remodeling done
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I have to admit that I wasn’t looking forward to seeing “Auntie Mame” at Tacoma Little Theatre. I saw the show a few years ago at a different theater, and it didn’t wow me the way I wanted it to. So when I saw it on my shows to watch
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Still feeding Seymour Paradise Theatre is well into its run of “Little Shop of Horrors,” a doozy of a show about a run-down plant shop in New York that happens to find good fortune when a space plant finds its way into the shop’s stock. The only trouble is that the
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THE STAGE Exit, stage left “Moon Over Buffalo” is a show about the rise and fall and the troubles in between of a theater troupe on the ropes. The play tells of George and Charlotte Hay, two faded stars desperately trying to claw their way back up to the top of the
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Oh my, you happy little humming readers, I thought about something this week that I’m actually quite ashamed of. You and I have been dating through this column for months, and I haven’t talked about a really important topic that you should always get out of the way in the very
Outdoors
Bored? Looking for something to do, but you don't want to drive far? Well, then check out Spanaway, located just out the back gate of McChord Field that features golf, fishing, swimming, ice skating, rock climbing and great meals. Here are 10 great must-see spots in Spanaway. First and foremost, one of the
News Front
Last week, nine students graduated from the American Red Cross' Dental Assistant Program. They were recognized during a ceremony held Oct. 15 at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Lewis-McChord before an audience of their friends and family. The program is the first of its kind offered on JBLM
Military Life
The Washington Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an often unnoticed and underrated asset to the state and its citizens. "We aren't always noticed; we don't always stand out," said 1st Lt. Jessica Jerwa, public relations officer. "These are sharp, young people; they are highly motivated to serve this
Jobs & Education
De Espresso Liber, a South Sound based coffee roaster is carving out a name for itself in Washington's vibrant coffee scene. It's a small veteran-owned enterprise. Its founder, Alex, is a former Green Beret. Because of the sometimes sensitive nature of special operations, Alex prefers to keep his last name out
Jobs & Education
For 30 years, Joe Maassen served with honor in the Washington Army National Guard. When it came time for mandatory retirement, it was a piece of his life that was hard to let go. "I really enjoyed working for the Army National Guard," said Maassen, who retired as a lieutenant colonel. Twenty-seven
Features
There is a tradition at The Swiss Restaurant and Pub in Tacoma. Smiling down from the walls of the restaurant are photos of deployed service men and women, each holding a hand drawn sign reading, "I'd rather be at The Swiss." But one picture holds a special place. The image of
News Front
Comprised of more than 40,000 members worldwide, the Navy League of the United States is a force to be reckoned with. Serving to educate the public about the importance of strong services, the Navy League provides vital support to servicemembers and their families. The mission of the Navy League is three-fold:
News Front
Robert Frost once wrote, "Good fences make good neighbors," but what if the neighbors involved are military installations and the civilian communities they surround? When the neighborly issues involve community growth and national security, it takes more than just a fence to help these neighbors coexist peacefully. For the past 18
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Stage
I went to see [title of show] (brackets and lower case letters intentional) thinking it was the dumbest play title I had ever heard but also with the expectation, that based on what little I had heard about it, that it was probably going to be pretty good. It was,
Music
The idea of the chanteuse is one that has held its status in pop music, even if everything else about pop has been transformed by time. While the roles portrayed by strong women in music have evolved over time, the chanteuse remains a powerful figure, as comfortable in a smoky
Arts
Michael Dickter comes soaring into Olympia's Salon Refu with a show featuring paintings of birds and flowers, subject matter that is often snubbed with various "nesses" such as sweetness and preciousness. But there is little of the saccharine in Dickter's birds and flowers. The subject matter of his paintings is
