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Heroes & Zeroes

Heroes: Guardian Officer of the Year Competition

The captains, lieutenants and cadets of the fighting 508th Military Police Battalion gathered for the first ever Guardian Officer of the Year Competition (OOY). Fourteen personnel faced off in a contest that tested the mental, physical and spiritual resiliency of the individuals. For three straight days they battled neck and

Travelling military quilt returns

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Travelling military quilt returns

You could hear a pin drop as one Vietnam veteran removed his glasses and wiped tears away. Across the room, a Pearl Harbor survivor's hands shook. Women dressed in turquoise blue skirt suits - members of the Ladies Auxiliary, bowed respectfully as they lined the walls of the Veterans of

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Triad Pilot Program to debut at JBLM

The Army is getting back to the basics with the Performance Triad Pilot Program to ensure soldiers get the education they need to get proper daily activity, nutrition and sleep. The new program, which debuts on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Sept. 9, addresses the three key components to prevent injury and maximize

Tacoma honors you

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Tacoma honors you

This month, a tradition is being revived in downtown Tacoma and everyone is invited to come and take part. On August 24, the City of Tacoma and the Daffodil Festival will partner to host the inaugural ‘Celebrating Military Service Parade'. Historically, downtown Tacoma has hosted Armed Forces Day parades but in

Visual Edge: New artists at Matter

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Visual Edge: New artists at Matter

Among the new artists showing at Matter in Olympia are Mark Randall, Steven Suski, Rachel Juzeler and Lita Kenyon. Suski is certainly not new to Olympia, but he has some new works in Matter that are exciting. They are paintings of rock stars in acrylic on long play vinyl records.

Spotlight: LeMay Museum features classic Corvettes

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Spotlight: LeMay Museum features classic Corvettes

When the battle-weary soldier came home after saving Europe in 1945, he wanted a few well-earned American comforts for his trouble.  The open roads and highways were calling, and 1946-1960 was a golden era in American motoring. But a soldier wanting a sports car had one problem.  He looked to his

Spotlight: Ted Brown celebrates 82nd year

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Spotlight: Ted Brown celebrates 82nd year

It takes more than one word to describe Washington state mainstay business Ted Brown Music. The organization, with its passion for music, community, and family, has provided innovation, quality, and excellence to the area for decades. This year, Ted Brown Music marks its 82nd year of service and it's still going

Music Critics' Picks: K Records Party, Zigtebra, Sed Non Satiata

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Music Critics' Picks: K Records Party, Zigtebra, Sed Non Satiata

[HIP-HOP] + SAT, AUG. 17 Come and support Northwest hip-hop at this unique event that is a fundraiser for the release of Olympia's own K Records Northwest hip-hop compilation, produced by the one and only Matt Smokovich. Always a supporter of the indie scene, K Records is stepping up to recognize

Fife holds 2nd Annual Dreamfest

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Fife holds 2nd Annual Dreamfest

I've previously noted Louie G's as one of the South Sound's premiere all-ages venues. Revered by fans and artists alike for it's fantastic stage, professional lighting and wonderful sound, Louie G's Pizzeria in Fife is loved in numbers. This September 21st and 22nd will mark the venue's 2nd annual "Dreamfest."

Soundtrack to Murphy's Law

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Soundtrack to Murphy's Law

In his song, "Cancer," Joe Jackson ran through a laundry list of all the minute things in life that eventually will end your life, from protein and caffeine to booze and nicotine, from working too hard to working too little, from watching television to even just smiling. His tongue-in-cheek point

Eat this now

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Eat this now

August 17 will mark the 4th annual Downtown Block Party. Among festivities like mural painting, booty shaking and creation stations galore, you'll bump into your downtown neighbors, shop local vendors and so much more. To fuel attendees creativity and community bonding, festival planners have partnered with a few local establishments to

Sizzling news

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Sizzling news

If you're looking for an excellent date night or perhaps just an excuse to get out on the town, check out Broadway Sizzle, a communal table dinner in the heart of Tacoma on Broadway taking place Aug. 31. A fantastic event on its own, the dinner can even be combined

New addition

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New addition

The Forum, Downtown Puyallup's newest addition to the bar scene, opened mid-July and serves up more than just beer and cocktails. Their lunch and dinner menu consists of thoughtful, well-priced menu items that take traditional bar food up a notch and is served until close. "We look to create an atmosphere

Wine tasting in Tacoma

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Wine tasting in Tacoma

If you want to go wine tasting, don't worry about heading all the way up to Woodinville. Wine tasting is available right here in Tacoma at both wine bars and local micro-wineries. Even better, wine tasting in Tacoma is often extremely affordable or all out free. Many wine tasting spots

Rockwell Powers rocks

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Rockwell Powers rocks

After catching up with Zach Powers - aka Rockwell Powers - between soccer games, his work as marketing and communications director at The Grand Cinema, and whatever else this 26-year-old Tacoma hip-hop kid is up to, we learn more about production of his new single and music video, "Two Sides,"

From dream to screen

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From dream to screen

Ah, the dog days of August. The sun still shines, but summer seems to be fading fast. Most of the biggest and shrillest Hollywood releases have come and gone by the time the last July 4th firecracker has petered out. Leave it to The Grand Cinema to fill this void with

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Amy Reinke

Cute and smart describes the outfit and the girl. Amy Reinke pauses for the pose in between helping customers at Cake on phone and on foot; her own feet are encased in what I thought were crazy expensive cork-sole wedges that turned out to be from (she was almost embarrassed to

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French or Brazilian?

As I was wakeboarding in California last week, the topic of embarrassing kid comments came up between me and the other woman on the boat, also a mom. I shared my personal favorite, “Mom, when I grow up I wanna have a huge butt like yours.” While my friend shared hers, a

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Ever After and The Paper Zone

Make the kid happy Since the significant one and I were heading off for our first weekend sans kid in over five and a half years, I naturally suffered acutely from parental guilt. Rather than popping Valium, I took the lazy mom’s out: I bought the wee one gifts. I figured since

South Puget Sound Live Music and DJs Calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013

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South Puget Sound Live Music and DJs Calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013

BLUES The Royal Lounge. Olympia - Downtown. Alice Stuart, with Dan Tyack. 7:30 pm. 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 Cascade Community Center. JBLM-Lewis

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