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At a point in her life when most other girls were probably trying on makeup, playing with dolls and dreaming of fairytale love, Shannon Baird had her mind set on something else completely: becoming an elite Navy Seal. Unfortunately, since the military doesn't allow females to join special operations units that
Kids
On, Aug. 13, two Army families from Joint Base Lewis-McChord were invited to High Point Equestrian Center in Tacoma to take a tour of the ranch and saddle up some horses for a leisurely ride. The families were chosen because each has a child enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member
Military Life
Saving money can be difficult for anyone. Giving it away - especially in the current economy - can be even tougher. For young children, who often think more about the stuff they want than how they'll get it, learning about saving money can be even more complicated. But Sgt. Robert Pangaro and
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The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) opened the doors to its new barracks building Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in the courtyard of the $53 million facility. Helping snip the ceremonial ribbon were U.S. senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, U.S. Congressman Norm Dicks, Madigan Healthcare System
Veterans
The mood was anything but somber during the second annual Operation Welcome Home event held last Saturday at Cheney Stadium. The event, hosted by local organization VetsMeetVets, featured a tailgate party in the stadium parking lot and a pregame celebration on the field. There was free food, music, raffle giveaways and
News Articles
To kick off the long Labor Day weekend, Hire America's Heroes (HAH), a non-profit organization comprised of corporations that advocate the hiring of veterans among other companies, will host a Career Day. Geared to helping military find work in the corporate sector, the event, co-sponsored by the Tacoma Rainiers' organization,
Arts
When thinking of nonprofit organizations, you'd probably never think of entities that specialize in hosting large concerts and events for the public. Instead, the typical food banks, fundraisers and social welfare programs may come to mind. But that's not the case for one organization centered in Seattle. Recently I sat down
Military Life
Military Spouse magazine is seeking nominations for the 2018 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) award. The magazine founded the award in 2008 to honor the selfless service of military spouses. The honor recognizes the important contributions military spouses make to their communities and their country. For 2015
Music
I first heard the Pixies in much the same way that I imagine many people of a certain generation did: in the ending credits for Fight Club. As Project Mayhem's ultimate plan comes to fruition, and Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter stare helplessly as several financial buildings are demolished, the
South Sound Cinema
In Three Easy Pieces, I examine a specific subgenre of pop culture from its birth, through its development, and arriving at how it looks today. This month, as we march forward into a new year, I'm looking at coming-of-age movies. Growing up is never easy, but movies sometimes have a
South Sound Cinema
If I'm going to endure nonsense such as The Dark Tower and The Great Wall and Rough Night and Wonder Wheel -- and those disasters somehow escape even finding a spot on this list -- I might as well commit to ranking the absolute worst movies of 2017. So hold your
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(THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. CONGRATUALTIONS TO DREW!) We're sure you've heard. The Flaming Lips will bring its cathedral of impressionistic pop, trend-worthy dance beats, and free-floating melancholia to the Puyallup Fair Wednesday, Sept. 21. Want to go? Of course you do. You love brainy college rock. To enter —
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We've raved about the Fab-5 and the L.I.F.E. Program plenty. For those not in the know, Fab-5 created the L.I.F.E. Program (Living In Free Expression) in 2005 as a means of providing "relevant creative outlets" for our area's young people. The L.I.F.E. Program is described as, "an intensive series of
Features
I was meandering through the produce aisle at the grocery store yesterday when I noticed something. All of the prepackaged salads were ... gone. Mixed greens, spinach, baby arugula. All of them. It looked odd to see an entire display case completely void of the neatly packaged, twice washed greens,
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HG BistroWhere: 1618 E. Main, Puyallup, 253.845.5747, www.hgbistro.comHours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Lounge may stay open later pending level of business. Brunch and live music on the weekend.Cuisine: Northwest cuisine with global influences. Steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, appetizers. Many
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Not only is catching a Rainiers game the quintessential American minor league baseball experience, but the newly-renovated Cheney Stadium is just plain awesome. One of the highlights of the new Cheney is the public art, which will be dedicated Monday as part of Art Appreciation Night. A tour of the
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The Volcano gears up for the annual Maritime Festival like the Super Bowl. We just can't get enough of celebrating Commencement Bay, and the "Working Waterfront" as it's known. This year marks the 19th annual Maritime Fest - and it might be the best ever. Expect harbor tours and train
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Col. Sean Pierce is slated to be the 446th Airlift Wing's new commander. A change of command ceremony will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. at The Club at McChord Field. Col. Scott McLaughlin will relinquish command; he will be reassigned to March Air Force Base, California, as
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Saturday, Tacoma musician and actor Doug Mackey will pick up a guitar again and perform with Joe Wood and Justin McDonald under the show title Mackeywood. It's rumored singer/songwriter Evan Purcell will join in on what's being described as an eclectic acoustic set of songs about cows, kites, a monster,
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Tacoma knows singer and songwriter Kim Archer well. She's put in her time in this town, and has the fanbase to prove it. Tuesday Archer will officially try out for season two of The Voice in Los Angeles. Saturday, hear Archer's audition pieces live at the Tempest Lounge with the
