Focus
Standing in a patch of tall grass and brush, Mike Cooke looked at his compass, checked his map and headed off in a northwesterly direction. His objective - which was a red topped, white post - was more than 1,300 meters away. Lucky us, I thought, this was no walk in the
Veterans
Members of the South Vietnamese military community were joined by U.S. veterans and supporters during a celebration of Tet (Lunar New Year) on Jan. 14 at Jumbo restaurant in Seattle. Cohosted by the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces Association of Washington and Vietnam Airborne Association, the event featured traditional Vietnamese performances
Focus
It is not the fact that Tony Ton is recently nationalized and living in Seattle that makes him significant. Nor is it that he once served in the South Vietnamese Air Force, survived three years in a communist reeducation camp, and navigated a boat with his wife and two sons to
Archives
Tacoma, meet The Conqueror. Broadnax the Conqueror. If you want to be formal about it, he is soon-to-be appointed Tacoma City Manager T.C. Broadnax. Based on a lunch-hour conversation, I've unilaterally decided he's just what Tacoma needs. Like most conquerors, Broadnax is strong. He doesn't take any crap, at least not from
Music
Remember a few months ago when I said Blak Mic was too good not to release an album for our listening enjoyment? Well, he was either listening or my wishes were granted purely by coincidence, because in December Blak Mic released a free 13-track album at blakmic.bandcamp.com. Blak Mic has
Attractions
Born in Aberdeen, Washington, she celebrated her 30th birthday March 7. She stands tall at 89 feet and weighs 99 tons, and boy, is she ever a world-class beauty. Maybe that explains her rapid success in the movie business, starting with her key role in Star Trek: Generations in 1993.
Features
Thing: Russian PiroshkyLocated in: MiltonOr: SeattleYou chose: Whichever location is closerThey're both: DeliciousIf you buy more than: OneI don't: Blame youPlural form of piroshki: Still called piroshkyDon't add: An ‘S'Trust me: I looked it up Craig Adamowski of 99 Bottles - dude has a digestive repertoire built on three things: chicken
News Front
As part of the Air Force Reserve's efforts to improve and reform itself, Air Force Reserve Command hosted a continuous process improvement symposium at the Advanced Technology and Training Center in Warner Robins, Georgia, in May for 40 CPI and lessons learned practitioners from across the Reserve. Thomas Jones, AFRC Analyses,
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It's a busy week for O'Laughlin Trade Shows - the juggernaut behind this week's Tacoma Home & Garden Show at the Tacoma Dome, AND the 25th annual Washington Sportsmen's Show and Sport Fishing Boat Show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Wednesday through Sunday, the Washington
Jobs
Last Wednesday, we joined Dr. Jill Biden at the Code for America headquarters, a non-profit startup that has attracted dozens of civic-minded software developers spending a year building new products and services - powered, in part, by open government data - to improve the lives of everyday
Jobs
Originally enlisted as an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief in the Air National Guard, Senior Airman Dan Stein decided he wanted to go active duty. With this goal in mind, he began ROTC in college while still a member of the Guard. Stein, now a C-17
News Front
Over 70 volunteers were recognized for their continuing contribution to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and the surrounding communities at the 2019 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the American Lake Conference Center May 30. Each year, the JBLM Directorate of Personnel and Family Readiness asks the community to nominate volunteers who not only
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According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary, Xanadu is an idyllic, exotic or luxurious place. How that translates into a roller disco is a question best answered by early-1980s pop stars and Tacoma Musical Playhouse. The musical Xanadu, on stage at TMP through Feb. 12, is based
Stage
According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary, Xanadu is an idyllic, exotic or luxurious place. How that translates into a roller disco is a question best answered by early-1980s pop stars and Tacoma Musical Playhouse. The musical Xanadu, on stage at TMP through Feb. 12, is based on the Universal
Food Matters
FREE TREAT Duke's Chowder House (3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma) will give you two cookies and a taster size of Tillamook Vanilla Bean ice cream if you order any food item for dinner. BONUS Through the month of January Brix 25 (7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) will present an envelope to diners to open
Sipping Out
Thursday, Jan. 26 Wine tasting, 3-7 p.m., Black Door Wine Company, 3906 N. 34th St., Tacoma, 206.359.0466 Reservations only tasting, 4-7 p.m., 21 Cellars, 2621 N. 21st St., Tacoma, reserve space at info@21cellars.com. Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to
News Front
More deserving soldiers will be promoted sooner and fewer school seats should go vacant under the Army's new Enlisted Centralized Promotion Board process, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey. Dailey took part in a Facebook Live session last week with Sgt. Maj. Mark Clark of the G-1 Directorate of
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Olympia's Harlequin Production's celebrates the opening of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer Thursday, a production running through Feb. 18 at Harlequin's home, The State Theater. According to hype, McPherson "has a stunning ability to remind us that logic and reason are but weak weapons against the myth and magic that permeate
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The North End's Proctor Art Gallery celebrates its third anniversary Saturday with a list of intriguing possibilities for local art lovers and community reppers. Announced as an opportunity to, "help Tacoma artists celebrate three successful years in business," the third anniversary of Proctor Art Gallery will offer refreshments, entertainment and
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For the past few years - and working from an unusually strong starting point - Ben Union has been working to hone his sound to a fine point. After emerging on the scene with a potent live show and an even more precise debut LP, The Light, Union and his
