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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER - In these times where the terms millions and billions are tossed around on a daily basis, it may be easy to forget just how big a number 100,000 really is. Madigan Army Medical Center and its partners I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing have
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TV Tacoma will add two more programs to its lineup starting June 1, 2012 - the "VA News" and "The Field Report". The new programming will broadcast Tuesday through Sunday on TV Tacoma each week."VA News" is a weekly program designed to provide timely news and
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LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Students gathered to perform a musical, sing jazz and wish a happy birthday to a very special veteran. These students are no strangers to recognizing soldiers. They know the history behind each note they sing. More than 100 veterans, parents and faculty members
Veterans
When Gulf War veteran Todd Foster was shot in the head while on duty as a Long Beach Highway Patrol officer, he was already suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a past deployment. On separate occasions over the next several months, Foster would learn how difficult it was to receive
Education
The U.S. Department of Labor recently funded a grant program called Air Washington. It is a consortium of 11 Washington state community and technical colleges that will be training 2,600 aerospace workers for careers centralized around aviation and other related fields by fall 2014. "There are multiple programs being offered that
Focus
Beyond having a day off of work or planning a large barbeque, there is a more significant meaning behind Memorial Day. It is a day when we honor the memory of the service men and women who have lost their lives protecting this country. Amanda Huston's husband, Master Sgt. Paul Huston,
Focus
In his line of service, Maj. Sameer Puri knows a lot about cybersecurity. He is a Title 32 Active Guard and Reserve member of the Washington Army National Guard. In this role not only does Puri serve as the Director of Information, he is also the team chief for the Defensive
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Sharon Knight. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm. Free. Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Amy LaVere. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic Couch Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Piano By Request. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Blues Redemption. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. King's Books Tacoma - Stadium District. Jim Page. All Ages. 7 pm. donation. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Open Shape Note Singing. All Ages. 5 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. The
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Dave Randel. All Ages. 6 pm. Cork! A Wine Bar Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. John Nichols, Caleb Hegg. 8 pm. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Rafael Tranquilino. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Red Bicycle Bistro and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Ali Marcus. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Amocat Cafe Tacoma - Triangle District. Amocat Live! featuring the Amocat House Band. All Ages. 7 pm. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Josiah & Sam Bogle. All Ages. 8 pm. Spar Cafe Olympia. Paul Mauer. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Anthony Tripp. All Ages. 7 pm. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Greg Parke. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. Billy Farmer. All Ages. 12 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8
Explore
Few things beat a beautiful Pacific Northwest summer evening spent at a local park listening to music, watching movies and other entertainment varieties. We're talking a full picnic dinner, blankets, chairs and the whole family out to enjoy the festivities. If you agree and are looking to spend an evening
Afterword
According to the calendar, summer is almost officially here and the kids are almost out of school. What better time to take a little break from it all and plan a romantic weekend for just the adults? Though it may not be ideal or budget-friendly for the
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Looking to find out what you are made of? The Warrior Dash is likely right up your alley. The dash is an adrenaline fueled, obstacle infused, weekend party event for those seeking extreme physical challenges. The Washington Warrior Dash is set for July 21 and 22 at Meadowbrook
Schools
Spirits were high, recruits were beaming, and proud parents celebrated as the first annual Recruit Enlistment Dinner (RED) commenced at Clover Park Technical College on May 22. Pierce County, in a first-of-its-kind partnership with the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and local businesses, honored the 500 high school seniors
Schools
Greg Wilson, principal of Greenwood Elementary on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was recently recognized as the 2012 Clover Park School District Administrator of the Year. "The kids doing well is the ultimate payoff for what I do," explained Wilson. The award is given to employees who promote excellence in the district through their
