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Hidden behind clusters of yellow and purple flowers, a squad from 2nd Platoon, C Company, crouched in cover and concealment. A squad leader signaled that his teams were ready. Seconds later, a smoke bomb flew through the air and hit the ground, exploding into green, smoky cover
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The 2017 Washington State International Kite Festival kicks off Aug. 21 in Long Beach and runs through Aug. 27. It is a weeklong celebration of everything pertaining to kites. Famous kite fliers and thousands of spectators from all over the world converge on the area to participate in this annual
Attractions
One of the more unique museums on this year's list of Blue Star Museums is the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way. A majestic outdoor site surrounded by towering trees is the location for this showcase of art and nature. On exhibit now is "Natives," a creative collaboration between landscape artist
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Between World War I and World War II, Camp Lewis became Fort Lewis, which in turn took on a pronounced sense of permanence. Many of the pre-WWI buildings were removed and replaced by Neo-Georgian brick buildings with brick facades, sash windows and door cases with fanlights. With the parade ground (now Watkins
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Leaving us at the rate of nearly 400 per day, and with fewer than a half million remaining, our World War II veterans are perhaps this country's most rapidly disappearing national treasure. So it was fitting for VFW Post #10018 in Ruston to pull out all the stops when one
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We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. . SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com . >>> ON SALE FRIDAY 10 AM Justin Townes Earle
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Once upon a time “stylists” were just for hair. Now they make stars — and regular people — look their best by helping put together cohesive looks. One of our own local stylists, Brooke Bennett, is working to launch herself nationally through a contest with Teen Vogue; check out how she puts
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We know who our customers are," said James Lohrey, customer satisfaction manager for the Albertsons located on Steilacoom Blvd in Lakewood. "This particular event is not company sponsored - it is just something we do here because we are so close to Joint Base Lewis-McChord." The drive, which allows customers at
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For runners, there can be many reasons in deciding to train for either a half marathon (13.1 miles) or full marathon (26.2 miles). For the runners in "wear blue: run to remember" (Run to Remember), running either the Seattle Rock'n'Roll half or full marathon on June 25, was the easy part. The
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From the "10% off military discount" sign prominently displayed on its front door to its participation in a range of military organizations and events, it is clear that Famous Dave's supports the troops. The eatery - which has local locations in Tacoma, Tukwila, Puyallup, Silverdale and Everett as well as in
Military Life
If you want your child's birthday party to be the talk of the neighborhood, or if you are looking for a unique addition to a wedding or event, you may want to give The Parrot Lady a call. She and her birds have a few "tricks" up their sleeves. From the
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History was made at McChord Field July 14, 2017. In a change of command ceremony rich in history and steeped in tradition, Col. Rebecca Sonkiss accepted the guidon of the Air Force, thus becoming the first woman to command the 62nd Airlift Wing. She replaces Col. Leonard Kosinski, who will assume new
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Retired Master Sgt. Sutien Fields walked into the pro shop at the Eagles Pride Golf Course. Nicely attired, he wore a sleeveless black sweater. In small, neat yellow letters appeared the words, "Rainier Cup - 2011." "It's fun to compete in the Rainier Cup and play against the Air Force and Navy,"
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Remember when your parents would walk in on a round or seven on the Nintendo to send you out into the “real world?” They likely said something along the lines of, “You can’t make real money playing video games.” Well, the times have certainly changed, and they were
Arts
I went to Tacoma Community College to look at my old friend Alec Clayton's paintings, along with my friend Becky Knold, another painter living and working in Olympia. Clayton has reviewed Becky's work and my own in this publication. In our years as friends, I'd come to believe I already knew
