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You sometimes discover good eatin' in the unlikeliest of places. I was cocktailing at the Old Cheers West, circa 2003 or so. The place was cave-like dark and smoke-filled (remember when you could smoke in restaurants still?) with music thumping and average joes and scantily clad 20-somethings bumping and writhing
Military Life
While June 21 is the official beginning of summer, Memorial Day weekend acts as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season for many Air Force families. The weather is in that sweet spot between not too hot, and not too cold. Many families enjoyed an extended weekend together. Friends gathered
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the official opening of Cargo City, located next to an aircraft parking ramp at Kuwait International Airport, marked a historic occasion May 19. The opening of Cargo City successfully closes the United States Air Force and Coalition Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base gateway after over 20 years
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HB 1137 - National Guard pay/wildland fires: Modifies pay for National Guard members in active state service. Directs the adjutant general to establish a pay scale for National Guard wildfire response, which takes into account experience and responsibility ESHB 1138 - Tenancy termination/military: Amends provisions in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act
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April showers bring May flowers. The sing-song reminder rings true as dazzling blooms begin to sprout, blanketing the ground in hues of every color. For some, this is a time of suffering as allergies begin to piggy-back off the aesthetic beauty offered by the flourishing plant life. Don't fret --
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The past 10 years of war assured many Soldiers an assignment or promotion with a high degree of certainty, said an official with the Promotions branch. That's no longer necessarily the case. "It has always been in the Soldier's best interest to ensure his or her
Health
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop that trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. Learn to assist persons at risk of suicide. perform suicide first aid, help them stay safe and seek further help. ASIST
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The Lakewood Panthers of the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League are reorganizing and preparing for their second season. An open try-out is Saturday, Jan. 28 at Old Grey Middle School in Tacoma at 6 to 8 p.m. The Panthers' General Manager David Williams, is also forming a new team, the Kent Vipers. The
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The red poppy has served as a symbol of remembrance on Memorial Day for almost a century. Millions of the red crepe paper poppies have been distributed in exchange for donations that support the welfare of veterans, active military personnel and their families. The wearing of red poppies on Memorial Day is
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Mike Brown held out his red cap. The words "Blue Max" bracketed a blue Maltese Cross with gold eagles between the arms. On the body of the cross appear the French words "Pour le Me'rite." They translate as "For Merit," and they characterize some of Brown's life and thinking. "I am an
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The "fighting knife" that's seen in the U.S. Army Special Forces crest is said to represent a "silent" weapon that represents "straight and true" Special Forces troops. Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 1st Special Forces Group recognized 14 of their own fighting knives and pinned them with
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Irish Session. All Ages. 8-10 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. The Mark Riley Band. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash prize for the winner of each round. 6-8
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall Band. 8 pm. The Royal Bear Algona. Blues Me Or Lose Me. 9 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Junkyard Jane. 8 pm. City Hall
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Blue Heron Arts Center Vashon. Daryl & Renee Redeker Reunion Concert. All Ages. 7:30 pm. $12-$15. Cork! A Wine Bar Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Dave Hannon. 8 pm. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. The Righteous Mothers, Steve Schalchlin. All Ages. 8 pm. $25 suggested donation. BLUES Imperial Dragon Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. David Gulibault. All Ages. 6 pm. Ian Jones. All Ages. 8 pm. Spar Cafe Olympia. Joe Michelini. 8 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. The Righteous Mothers, Steve Schalchlin. All Ages. 8 pm. $25 suggested donation, benefits PFLAG-Olympia. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue.
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What's a Wednesday night without a little chaos? More to the point, what's a Wednesday night without rock and roll run through the wringer? California's runk and bluegrass band Old Man Markley joins our area's Celtic punk rockers The Fun Police - with a
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Foresight is the act or power of foreseeing, and it is characterized by prudence and planning. This ability is never clearer -- and more needed -- than for end-of-life planning. Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory presents seminars which provide valuable information to veterans and their families to allow them
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. City Hall Saloon
