Stage
Three years ago I wrote that painter Becky Knold was an up-and-coming late bloomer and galleries should take a look at her. Since then her work has become ubiquitous. Galleries took a look, and they liked what they saw. This week she had openings at two different galleries on successive
News Front
The planners of Operation Gryphon Tomahawk deserve an Oscar for the training plans they devised. Since October of last year, these planners put together training scenarios designed to certify the 109th and 502nd Military Intelligence Battalions of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. Later this year, the 109th will deploy to Afghanistan while
People Rule
Firefighter Ashley Jeanes, 33, was recently named the 2013 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year for her substantial efforts and contributions to the Bald Hills Fire Dept. in Yelm. As if that wasn't accomplishment enough, Jeanes is also a mother to three children under the age of 10, a college student and
Viva South Sound
From the Salish tribes that dot the coast, to the Evergreen students that dot the bars, the city of Olympia is unique. With its temperate climate, beautiful mountains, nearby ocean and lush forests, people are drawn to Olympia's natural beauty. And with its cultural hub of creativity, from up-and-coming musicians