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Army spouse has traveled world to play her harp in castles, on cruise ships

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Army spouse has traveled world to play her harp in castles, on cruise ships

When Twyla Eddins was 4 years old she heard a song on the radio she thought was pretty. She walked over to the piano and began to search out the keys to play it. And so began Eddins' musical career. Since then Eddins has traveled the world, performing in

‘Birdies for the Brave’

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‘Birdies for the Brave’

With spring here and summer just around the corner, heading off to a favorite golf course is readily understandable. Combining that understanding with a desire to shoot "Birdies for the Brave" is the driving motivation for this year's 27th annual AUSA Golf Tournament. The Meriwether Lewis Chapter of the AUSA works to

Leschi-Quiemuth Honor Walk takes place April 27

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Leschi-Quiemuth Honor Walk takes place April 27

The Nisqually tribe and the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community come together to honor Chief Leschi and his brother, Quiemuth, at the 11th annual Leschi-Quiemuth Honor Walk April 27. The event takes participants through the ancestral lands of the Nisqually tribe. After preregistering for the event, attendees meet at Carey Theater at

Bodybuilding is a life-changer

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Bodybuilding is a life-changer

Sergeant 1st Class Robert Clark, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, used to be like many active-duty servicemembers trying to find a way to deal with stress when he first entered the Army. Clark's way was to party, blowing a whole

Grit for girls

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Grit for girls

What makes for a more exciting summer camp experience than learning how to use a chainsaw, handle a fire hose, or rappel out of a fire tower? We can't think of a single thing. If you can't either, you'll be delighted to know Capital Metro Fire (CMF) has opened registration

A step ahead in early intervention

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A step ahead in early intervention

Parents of very young special-needs children often feel overwhelmed working with their little ones. "It can be very isolating and confusing," wrote Taylor Johnson, in an email. The wife of a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier, Taylor, and her husband have two young special-needs children. To help them, the Johnsons were referred by the

Combating homelessness

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Combating homelessness

St. Vincent de Paul of Tacoma-Pierce County is a welcoming community of individuals committed to offering person-to-person service to those in need. "We are one of the best kept secrets in helping others," commented Tracy Peacock, executive director, as she walked through a well-organized reception yard. "We help those in need, and

Soldiers, professional athletes share threat from brain injuries

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Soldiers, professional athletes share threat from brain injuries

When Don Lee relaxes on his couch at home to take in the NFL playoffs on TV, chances are he watches the games a little bit differently than most people. Lee pays particular attention to the helmets -- the shell materials, pad systems and chin straps.

Battle of New Orleans holds lessons for today's military

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Battle of New Orleans holds lessons for today's military

Mention the city of New Orleans and instantly images of Mardi Gras, the NFL's Saints or the destructive power of Hurricane Katrina come to mind. Few people think back to the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans, a battle that decisively changed the course

Life After Death: 45 tumors didn't slow down this Airman

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Life After Death: 45 tumors didn't slow down this Airman

For Master Sgt. Scott Kapanke, the 437th Maintenance Squadron flight chief at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., cancer wasn't a death sentence, no matter how unfavorable his odds were. To him, it was just another challenge to face. In 1995, Kapanke was a 23-year-old, C-130

2019 Spring Career & Education Guide

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2019 Spring Career & Education Guide

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AmeriCorps Recruiting Our Nation’s Heroes

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AmeriCorps Recruiting Our Nation’s Heroes

As America's heroes return from war zones and transition back into civilian life, many are facing challenges finding work.  Last month, more than over 857,000 veterans were unemployed, and the jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans is 13.1 percent.  As President Obama said, "We ask these men and women

Grub Gossip

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Grub Gossip

Mother Nature has teased us with a window or two of blissed, sunny rays of sunshine, which means more and more foodie festivities will be taking place outdoors! This is a good thing because we can now pretend that putting on our walking shoes and putting in our steps for

CONCERT ALERT: Rise Against, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Boz Scaggs, War and others ...

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CONCERT ALERT: Rise Against, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Boz Scaggs, War and others ...

We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE FRIDAY 10 AM Sasquatch Launch Party!

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Brain behind Moo Roo

Laura Malone is a bit of an enigma. She’s the savvy entrepreneurial businesswoman willing to take risks opening a bar in the Hilltop area two years ago with a corporate expansion plan that prospective business owners can learn from. She’s the articulate, informed conversationalist who can speak on a variety of interesting

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Fix and freeze

I’m a busy girl, and I know I need to eat healthier than I do. It’s tough juggling motherhood, job, household and a pretty healthy music addiction. In Tacoma and Federal Way there are cute little places called Kitchen2Kitchen that offers assistance to wayward souls like me who are desperately

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The Dirty Dish

Welcome to my world. It is a world filled with instant gratification, lucrative tips and flexible hours. It is also a world filled with long days, sore feet and stupid people. This world is the restaurant industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, more than 40 percent of the population have

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Four Spanish Wines and One Crazy Austrian

Thursday, June 21: Four Spanish Wines and One Crazy Austrian with Al Gord on the piano, 5-8 p.m., $5, Vin Grotto Café and Wine Bar, 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.722.5079. Thursday, June 21: Mountaineers Social Singles wine tasting, 7-9 p.m., Pairings Fine Wine & Bar, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.274.9463. Thursday, June

Tuesday, Jan. 17: "Never Eighteen" launch party and book signing

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Tuesday, Jan. 17: "Never Eighteen" launch party and book signing

Tacoma-native Megan Bostic's book, Never Eighteen, hits bookstores nationwide Jan. 17. Never Eighteen tells the story of 17-year-old Austin Parker, who lives in Tacoma and is dying of leukemia. The book falls into the young adult genre, but Austin is a wise and believable character who appeals to

3 DRINK MINIMUM: Thunderbird Lounge

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3 DRINK MINIMUM: Thunderbird Lounge

What else was there to do on an amazingly gorgeous sunny day like last Sunday but take in a few drinks in a dark, smoky bar? The Thunderbird Lounge (and its Aficionado Cigar Lounge) is one of the last places you can smoke inside in Pierce County. I couldn't help but

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