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Kick off the start of fall by taking your canine pal for a walk at beautiful Wright Park (501 S. I St.) in downtown Tacoma. The spot will host the 2nd Annual Bark For Life walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The noncompetitive walk for both people
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Last month's snow flurries are a reminder that winter is near. As the cold season sets in, it's a good idea to winterize the car. To ensure reliable and safe driving during the cold months, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Have your car's engine oils, fluids, battery,
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When you move into a new house after a PCS, you often need to replace furniture - like a couch that doesn't fit in the new, smaller living room, getting a kitchen table for the nook you just noticed or even replacing broken pieces from the move itself. Regardless of
Outdoors
Since the Hurricane Ridge ski area opened in 1958, the words, "I have skied in the Olympics" have been printed on Hurricane Ridge lift tickets. The ski area is located in Olympic National Park on Hurricane Ridge. It is the furthest west ski area in the contiguous United States. It
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If you are looking for epic snow for snowboarding and skiing, then Mount Baker should be your destination. Mount Baker holds the world record for the most snowfall in a season at an unbelievable 1,140 inches during the 1998-99 season -- that's 95 feet of snow! Mount Baker is consistently
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The reading and writing about the servicemembers memorialized in street, installation and building names on Joint Base Lewis-McChord has been a humbling experience. Many received the Medal of Honor, and most made the ultimate sacrifice. What follows are this reporter's thoughts on some of these men, whose names honor JBLM. The Logistician:
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Three organizations banded together to make Christmas a bit merrier for Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Washington National Guard families. For the eighth time, the Association of the United States Army -- Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter, the Air Force Association McChord Chapter, and the Pierce Military and Business Alliance purchased hams for
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord officials, first responders and regular soldiers and airmen responded heroically to Monday's train derailment near DuPont. Amtrak's Cascade 501 was running 30 minutes late Monday morning when it left Tacoma and headed for Portland. At about 7:34 a.m. just outside of DuPont, the train -- comprised of two
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Last Friday, the 7th Infantry Division ended its celebration of a century of service to the nation. During the event, which was held in front of Harrison Hall, Maj. Gen. Willard Burleson, 7th ID commander, spoke to the spirit of the division. "The Light Fighter statue over there is a visual commitment
Arts
In an artist's statement, painter Kate Hubner quotes a dictionary definition of the words in the title of her show at Feast Arts Center. "Codependent: a codependent person is one who has let another person's behavior affect him or her, and who is obsessed with controlling that person's behavior. Menagerie:
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There is magic about model trains, especially around Christmas. For the 22nd year in a row, the Washington State Historical Society will host its Model Train Festival. The event takes place Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. The
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Skip the crowds at the mall and head to the Fort Lewis Thrift Shop to finish up your Christmas shopping. The Thrift Shop will be open an extra day to help with your holiday preparations. Come out Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find affordable treasures
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A guide on local holiday shopping, events and more! Come back each week for more holiday ideas. Click here to view our interactive 2017 Holiday Guide #5.
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When you need to get away, but not so far away that a plane ticket is required, Portland is a great destination for a day trip or weekend. It's just far enough to feel detached from the humdrum of the daily grind but only a couple hours away. Plus, there's
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The 7th Infantry Division occupies a significant chapter in Joint Base Lewis-McChord's century of service. Within that chapter are several pages penned by Lt. Gen. Hal Moore when he served in the division in 1952 and commanded it from May 1970 to March 1971. Born in 1922 in the Bluegrass State of
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The ideals of the American Revolution take on a life of their own when remembered by those who have a direct connection to it. In 1876, the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a group of men in San Francisco who were descendants of patriots involved in the
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Fifteen members of the 361st Recruiting Squadron at McChord Field helped The Salvation Army refurbish a vacant building in Beaverton, Ore., recently in preparation for the relocation of a veteran's homeless shelter from a high crime area. The 361st RCS Airmen painted more than 30 rooms and performed minor repairs on
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(446th AW PA) - The 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is strengthening global partnerships between international communities and the United States. Through training exercises such as Global Medic, Medlite, and Air Mobility Command Rodeo, 446th AES Reservists exchange information to improve joint emergency responses throughout the world. Recently, AMC Rodeo 2011 presented
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Maj. Gen. Timothy Lowenberg, the Adjutant General and commander of the Washington National Guard, gave the Airmen of the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron some encouraging words before about 21 of them left on a four-month deployment to Afghanistan in March. "The mission this task force is about to undertake is
