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State Rep. Troy Kelley (D-Tacoma) is used to juggling many things at the same time. The Democratic member of the Washington State House of Representatives has represented District 28 since 2006. He has also owned and operated a small business, a document tracking company, since 1984. And his service in the U.S.
Business News
The city of Lacey and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) held a leadership farewell dinner for the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Arrowhead Stryker Brigade Combat Team (3-2 SBCT) on Nov. 16 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Battalion deployments to Afghanistan begin as early as Dec. The AUSA
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Smash! Bang! Kapow! Bodies colliding at high speeds. Bruises, bumps, and (occasionally) broken bones. While the above description may evoke thoughts of the NFL playoffs, I’m actually talking about Roller Derby — and specifically the Oly Rollers, who will do battle against Kitsap County’s Slaughter County Roller Vixens Sunday, Jan.
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While I’m aware numerous articles have already appeared in this, and other, top shelf, highly-respected music and entertainment periodicals — regarding the much anticipated reunion of one of the original, late ‘80s early ‘90s south-end rock bands, SQUIRT — I also remember that you couldn't swing a cat through the
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New York-based indie pop band Clare & The Reasons (Clare Muldaur, Olivier Manchon and Bob Hart, mainly) should not be dismissed as yet another frivolous romp through the format field of other artists in the genre. Clare & The Reasons combine their talents to create their meticulously composed sophomore album,
Military Resources
A range of information about Defense Department benefits information and eligibility is now available online, the director of the Defense Manpower Data Center said yesterday. Two new online efforts -- milConnect and eCorrespondence -- give beneficiaries 24/7 access to personnel information; the ability to update
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There are plenty of unsung hip-hop heroes in Pierce County. It took the urging of Seattle-based Musica Entertainment to get people out to sing, though. If you love hip-hop, you are invited to lend your voice to the chorus this Friday, Jan. 18, at the Washington State History Museum, when
Focus
As America honored veterans both past and present, Soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group focused on two of their own recent fallen comrades. Soldiers were joined Nov. 11 by family members, veterans and supporters during a sunrise rededication ceremony honoring the lives of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw and Staff
Guides
The holidays are right around the corner, and yet you can't find that perfect gift. Why not make it yourself? Whether you've got the skills to paint the Sistine Chapel or can't even draw a stick figure, making a gift is possible, and local artists are here to inspire you. There are many
Veterans
There is a parallel between the Vietnam War and the present conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. "I served in Vietnam," said Jake Myers, an Army veteran and area businessman, during a telephone interview. "I also think we should be willing to help those who are now serving in harm's way." To that end,
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I don’t get modern dance. Neither do you. That’s because there’s nothing to “get.” Dance speaks a language of its own — a kinetic language, a cellular language, a somatic language — and trying to shove it into a rational framework doesn’t work. I had the distinct pleasure
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. An Evening Of Keys VI, featuring Mark Johnson, Raymond Hayden, Anthony Ciarochi, Mark Bittler, Eric Roberts, Doug Skoog. All Ages. 6 pm. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band
