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There are two things in life Aaron Meade knows very well: blood and beer. While it sounds like a strange combination, the two liquids have played a major role in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army Reservist's life over the past six years. "They're the lifeblood of America," the 28-year-old Meade said with
Military Resources
Military families are no strangers to storms in life, and Operation Military Family founder Michael Schindler wants to make sure they have the tools and resources to weather them. The Navy veteran hosted a seminar March 30 at the Escape Zone on McChord Field with the goal of reaching out to
Health
These days we live in a world where dietary restrictions are the norm. Whether going gluten free for health reasons or adapting to a vegetarian/vegan/raw diet for personal ones, it is easy to come across an individual forgoing certain foods. Army spouse Brittne Elliot-Hilde knows this all too well, stating
News Articles
In late March, 90 single Soldiers from the 54th Military Police Brigade on Joint Base Lewis-McChord returning home from a deployment were pleasantly surprised with what awaited them in the barracks. "Every single Soldier received a laundry basket filled to the brim with things like soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent and more
Housing
The summer is when most Permanent Change of Stations, or moves, occur in the military. Therefore, when orders are issued in the spring - so right now - is when finding new housing and dealing with your current housing becomes a priority. While there are hundreds of options when it comes
Food Matters
With spring has come a slew of new menus for Green.House Restaurant. New lunch, dinner and "bites" menus grace the tables at the Uptown Gig Harbor restaurant, highlighting seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Their "bites" menu was created to provide a quick bite before a flick, which is
Stage
"Reconfigured - a Collaboration" is an awesome little show featuring the artwork of Becky Frehse and Jane Kelsey-Mapel. Frehse, a longtime Tacoma artist, is well known in the South Sound area. Kelsey-Mapel, from Phoenix, Ariz., is not familiar to area gallery-goers. The two worked together on this show - winters
Food Matters
WINE DINNERWine dinner April 21, 6-7 p.m. at Enoteca Wine Bar (21 N. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma). Three courses, three wines, $30 plus tax per person. Reservations required. Call 253.779.8258 to reserve your spot.TACOMA RESTAURANT WEEKTacoma Restaurant Week kicks off April 15-26, Sunday-Thursday. Be sure to reserve a table at your
Scene It
Hidden just around the corner from Downtown Puyallup's Stewart and Main Street intersection sits a little store where people love craft beer. The Station U-Brew, thriving now for approximately three years, was created by owner Steve Samples and hosts a bar that seats six people and pours six different beers on
Archives
Over the last few weeks, not all the drama at the Capitol Theater has been up on the silver screen. Much of it took place behind the scenes, where relations between Olympia Film Society's board and staff have become increasingly contentious. As with most arts organizations, the last few years took
Arts
TED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge and ideas. Most people with an Internet connection probably know about the TED talks posted online, but now Tacoma will have its own TED event. TEDx are locally organized versions of TED talks, and TEDx Tacoma is set to take place April
Focus
When Staff Sgt. Robert Bales allegedly took the lives of 17 civilians in Afghanistan on March 11, he left behind more than just headlines. He also left a wife, Kari Bales, who was forced to face one of her worst nightmares under intense public scrutiny. "People just keep saying ‘I can't
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Pour yourself a lovely glass of 2006 Chateau Tour de Biot Bordeaux and say "Sante!" toward Tacoma City Hall. Tuesday night the Tacoma City Council passed resolution 38470 that designates Biot, France as Tacoma's newest sister city. Compared to other sister cities of Tacoma, Biot - pronounced "byutt" - is
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Bike use in Tacoma is on the rise - and with more bikers, comes a need for more places to park and secure bikes. The City of Tacoma is on it. After participating in the statewide bike/pedestrian counts in October at 15 locations around Tacoma, the City's Bike Rack Program strives
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"Reconfigured - a Collaboration" is an awesome little show featuring the artwork of Becky Frehse and Jane Kelsey-Mapel. Frehse, a longtime Tacoma artist, is well known in the South Sound area. Kelsey-Mapel, from Phoenix, Ariz., is not familiar to area gallery-goers. The two worked together on this
Music
I know I'll probably come off as naïve when I say this, but I am consistently blown away whenever I see a musician build a song with a looping pedal. The first time I saw this live, it was at an Andrew Bird concert, and I'm sure my
Music
Just four months ago hardcore bands Crowd War and John Belushi disbanded and reformed to create To Die For, a favorite hardcore metal band of local all-ages venues. To Die For's throbbing, metal-rage-inducing lineup consists of Patrick Adickes with the vocals, Mike Mike Lavagnino on guitar, Mike Elverston on drums, Mat
