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Stop me if you've heard all this already: Portland, Ore. - just 130-some miles south of Tacoma, and 100 miles south of Olympia - is a mecca of cool. Everyone rides a bike in Portland. Literally. The city has no cars. What it lacks in automobiles is made up for
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What does ECETI stand for? It stands for Enlightened Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Where is the ECETI Ranch? It's at the base of Mount Adams near Trout Lake, Wash. Why is the ECETI Ranch known internationally? It's one of the most frequented places in the world for UFO sightings, with
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I feel like a queen when I hit Westport city limits. Besides a few random locals and most visitors, I'm practically the only one there with all my teeth. Folklore has it that hillbillies and squanderers make up the majority of Westport's inhabitants, so when out-of-towners like myself infiltrate it's
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The drawing power of the mecca that is Forks, Wash., pulses through the veins of any self-respecting Twilight fan. Luckily for us, it's a mere three hours from Tacoma. Things you will not find here include: Edward, Jacob, possibly any hot men at all (although, as with anywhere, hot men can
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The What the Heck Fest, now in its 10th year, gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "dinner and a show." The Anacortes music festival/family reunion of sorts features a host of indie/alternative bands from Anacortes and Olympia, a weekend getaway to a beautiful town - and dinner shows at
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Remember five years ago when the media were predicting the rise of white trash culture? Well, that was before the real estate crash, which forced some of us to live in trailer parks, not joke about them. So perhaps the whole white trash chic just hits too close
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Whether you are new to the South Sound, or have lived here for quite some time, the housing and home fashion markets are constantly changing. Below are important homes and living articles to help you get the most out of living here. Click here to view our interactive
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Having renter's insurance is like having a parachute. If it's not there when needed, chances are its absence will be felt. Simply put, renter's insurance protects one from the risk of losing property. "Renter's insurance gives you peace of mind," explained Grant Echols, a licensed account manager with the Allstate Insurance Company
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ANNOUNCER: Open for several months now, Cooks Tavern near Tacoma's Proctor District has found an audience - diners that like well-crafted food in a light, easy-going environment with plenty of unique twists on the menu to keep things interesting. Though, why call it a tavern? JASON: Why they named a restaurant
Features
This might be the first time a dish of nachos was good for someone's health. Patrons of The RAM may be surprised to find Easter-pink tortilla chips in their Mexican fare, but that ingredient is meant to raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and treatment. "Our nacho chip provider is
Military Life
Boy Scout Caleb Koyn now understands the power of a "good turn." A couple of Saturdays ago, Koyn and fellow Scouts from Steilacoom's Troop 71 gathered at the Cadence Fellowship House (CFH) in Tillicum to help Koyn complete his Eagle Scout Service Project. Maj. Brian Koyn, 7th Infantry Division deputy chaplain, is
News
For the past nine years, hundreds of inns and bed & breakfasts in the U.S. and Canada have opened their doors and hearts to honor our nation's military on Veterans Day with a free night's stay. The B&B for Vets program began when a B&B owner, Kathleen Panek of Gillum House
Military Life
It is never too early to start planning for the holidays or to think about ways to help others. For the second consecutive year, Team McChord's Operation Cookie Drop will continue to spread holiday cheer for airmen living at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Operation Cookie Drop is a program that collects
Veterans
Robert Worthington was officially announced as a recipient of a specially trained Canine Assistants service dog at a ceremony April 20 at the Lewis Main Commissary on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Worthington was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome after returning from a tour of duty in Operation Desert Storm. He suffers
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Journalist's Note: As a measure of privacy and respect, only the first names of the veterans interviewed for this story were used. There is a distant look in Bill's eyes - framed by the deep lines on his face - of a man who has seen his share of hard times. He
Focus
Jon-Michael Salter says he is a "flower that grew from dirt." The local musician - known in the world of hip-hop music as Jon Salt - is a military brat who was born in Belgium and raised mostly in Maui, Hawaii. Growing up in "a really tough area," Salt says he
