Schools
For the school-aged children of today, there's Facebook, texting, tweets, iPads in classrooms, and unfortunately, more frequent reports of bullying (and cyber-bullying) taking place. Bullying is not only traumatic but it can be a life-altering experience for those involved. Life is even harder when it's military kids being targeted. Within the
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For as long as she can remember, sports and nutrition has always been a part of Molly Maxfield's life - from competitive softball in high-school to studying food science and nutrition at Central Washington University in Ellensburg to her internship at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. Her
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Team McChord, 2012 was a busy year and I thank you for your hard work and persistence that made it a success. I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. For those of you who were gone during the holidays, your sacrifices
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Nate Condreay put out a bounty for C-17 Globemaster III experts. The search ended when Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing turned themselves in. The high volume of C-17 traffic flying back and forth from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, paired with the countless bodies of water in the Puget Sound area, led
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The latest show at the University of Puget Sound's Kittredge Gallery is a fascinating installation that may prove difficult to describe. I'll do my best while suggesting that you see for yourself. It is called "Kukai," and it is a collaborative project between digital media artist Robert Campbell and ceramic sculptor
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW The Joy Formidable.
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The Weekly Volcano and Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel present the 2013 Best of Olympia Issue party Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Capitol Theater. The Weekly Volcano will crown the 2013 Best of Olympia winners and celebrate all things Thurston County. We'll hand out the special issue hot off the press
Viva South Sound
Monday is typically a black hole for nightlife. Sure, if you run a sports bar, you'll do well during the World Series or football season, but for most eating and drinking establishments, it's just dead, dead, dead. There's a darn good reason why so many bars are
Viva South Sound
Wouldn’t it be great if bars extended happy hours to when people really warm up? Maxwell’s Speakeasy is way ahead of the pack with its solution to premature lubrication. Monday, happy hour at the fancy downtown restaurant begins at 4 p.m. and runs all night. Friday, happy
Viva South Sound
The Metaxa Sidecar is rumored to have been Hemingway’s favorite cocktail, but so are 10 to 30 other drinks, depending on what part of the world you find yourself in. The Melting Pot serves the Metaxa Sidecar in a martini glass rimmed with subtly sweet cinnamon dust.
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We love El Gaucho but can't drop $65 on a steak. Luckily, a new happy hour menu with items in the $4-$10 range debuted December 2012, making it easy to visit the fancy steakhouse and dine on such items as the El Gaucho Mignon burger, tuna tartar, wicked shrimp
Archives
To check on the history of jazz in Tacoma, you’d have to go back to the end of the First World War when one of Jazz’s most flamboyant characters, Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton opened a tavern-and-brothel in Lakewood’s still-blighted Ponders Corner. It’s only fair to begin with Jelly Roll because
Music
To check on the history of jazz in Tacoma, you’d have to go back to the end of the First World War when one of Jazz’s most flamboyant characters, Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton opened a tavern-and-brothel in Lakewood’s still-blighted Ponders Corner. It’s only fair to begin with Jelly Roll because
Viva South Sound
Let's be honest: Lakewood doesn't really cut the mustard when it comes to raging party palaces. But a mellow spot to soak up your sorrows? Lakewood has more than its share. Thursday is Thirst Thursday at Lakewood Pub and Grill. That means $1 domest beers and pizza
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John F. Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Paul Newman. Cool, cool cats. And these cool cats wouldn't suckle off the Wednesday night $1 PBR special. They went for top shelf. Single malt. They went classy. The best of the best. Fortunately for us cool cats in
Viva South Sound
If you've noticed we're pushing local breweries lately, you've caught us. We can't stay away from local beer. Plus, there's something about a local brewery that screams perfect date night. A couple pints of lager, a couple side salads, a doggy bag for the happy couple. ...
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We all know that just about every sports fan in America is controlled by brain waves transmitted via television commercials that feature the Coors Light Twins or the Miller Lite Incredibly Nubile Half-Naked Amateur Wrestlers or Bud Light's Cedric the Entertainer. And there's no
Business News
The recently opened Hampton Inn & Suites [800 Station Drive, DuPont] is a new hotel for military families and visitors looking for convenience, quality service and comfortable accommodations. When walking into the establishment, visitors will quickly notice the vibrant red and grey pattern colors. The interior décor, with a few whimsical
