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Katherine O'Connell is a military spouse who, though she wears many hats, has found what many seek the perfect work-life combination. The wife of Lt. Col. T.J. O'Connell, commander of the 4th Airlift squadron at McChord Field, Katherine is the unit's Key Spouse (or FRG) Program leader, mother of four
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(446th AW PA) - When Christopher Currier was first approached concerning a special assignment during his deployment at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, he jumped at the venture without knowing the specifics. "There were several of us who volunteered," said the 86th Aerial Port Squadron master sergeant. "But Senior Master Sgt. (Wendy)
Schools
Finding ways for teenagers to learn science and math can be a struggle. But when you incorporate a popular TV series, well, that's changes everything. One hundred sixth- and seventh- grade students from Mann and Pioneer Middle Schools participated in a CSI Camp-for-a-Day event at the Historic Fort Steilacoom School District
News Articles
Despite a challenging two-terms as the state's top leader, there remains a constant in Gov. Chris Gregoire's heart, and in her actions as the state governor. A mission she was celebrated for Monday night in Lakewood - her support of the military and its veterans. Gregoire stood among a diverse group
Military Life
It may have been a wet, pre-Halloween weekend, but more than 150 Washington National Guard Youth had the opportunity to enjoy a safe, dry, fun-filled Trick or Treating Event, October 27 at Camp Murray. The Trunk or Treat featured volunteers decorating their car trunks outside in the parking lot to distribute
Schools
Hailey Cummins and Gunner Robertson - along with the rest of the entire Chloe Clark Elementary School 3rd grade - couldn't wait to get their hands dirty. The students dug their hands into soft piles of dirt, and then eagerly dumped it into three different holes created for the school's fall
Business News
What do motorcycles have in common with turkeys? Pretty much absolutely nothing. After all, a turkey has feathers, and a motorbike has polished steel. Despite the dissimilarities between a tasty avian and a mechanical work of art, the two are being brought together as Northwest Harley-Davidson in Lacey organizes their
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After a one-year hiatus, Portland's Hillstomp is back in action, romping from venue to venue and selling out shows with its swamp blues style. Armed with washboards, spoons, buckets and banjos, slide and stomp, the junkbox blues duo Henry Christian, guitar, and John Johnson, buckets - bring an assault of high-energy backwoods
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Jeffrey Lewis and the Junkyard joins Kimya Dawson and Stephen Steinbrink for a performance at the Olympia All Ages Project venue Northern. It's a reunion, of sorts, for Lewis and Dawson. During New York's anti-folk scene in the early 200s, Lewis and Dawson crossed musical paths - often Lewis would
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Thursday Nov 8 As in many things, our dear state is divided on the subject of snow sports. Those who don't ski or board resent those who do for getting excited about the cold and showing up for work after a "sick day" with goggle tan lines. Those who do ski
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I've seen poet Luke Smiraldo perform maybe 34 times over the years. I've seen him whip up a spoken word ditty about the Weekly Volcano at the old Panamonicas. He blew me away with the Tacoma Urban Orchestra at this year's Fall Free For All. He's the real deal. Smiraldo,
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Because it's the holidays(?), and you ain't about goddamn stuffed Chinese-made Garfield dolls or insipid cheapass Madagascar 3 swag and besides, who doesn't want to shop at 20 locally-owned shops in one location? We certainly do. The Middle Floor Merchants inside the twisty and turvy Sanford and Son Antiques on Tacoma's Antique
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Organized in large part by China Davis' Ben Fuller the 253Heart Music Festival, which includes multiple events and will benefit the Emergency Food Network, is yet another outgrowth of the Music Giving Back organization, a local enterprise that's been busting out the musician driven benefits since 2009, and which Fuller
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Chehalis. Open Mic Night. All Ages. 6:30 pm. NC. Lakewood Family YMCA Forza - Lakewood. Todd Koeppen. All Ages. 6 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill
