Housing
Richmond American Homes has a new Puget Sound development perfect for commutes in/to Kitsap and Pierce County. And, the grand opening is scheduled for Saturday July 14th from 11:30am – 1pm! Enjoy lunch & check out their new model at Andasio Village in Port Orchard! New homes now selling
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Archives
Sidney Lumet\'s "Before the Devil Knows You\'re Dead" is such a superb crime melodrama that I almost want to leave it at that. To just stop writing right now and advise you to go out and see it as soon as you can. I so much want to avoid revealing
Housing
With summer rotation of the troops come thousands of new families to the area all scrambling for homes. Many of these families will like the idea of moving into a brand new home. There are several developments under way in the areas surrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Naval Base Kitsap. The
Outdoors
Lakewood's annual SummerFEST will be held Saturday, July 14, at Fort Steilacoom Park. The whole family will enjoy this free event that's packed with entertainment, sports, food and fun. SummerFEST kicks off with a sprint triathlon at 9 a.m. followed by a Run Forrest Run 5k and 10k race at 11 a.m. Participants
Outdoors
Escape the business of everyday life with a relaxing getaway on the shores of American Lake. Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Northwest Adventure Center has 10 log cabins available for rent year-round -- all with unobstructed views of the lake. Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom cabins are available from $85 to $160 a night. The
Military Life
The school semester is finally over, the sun is out in all its glory and neighborhood streets are teeming with kids at play. Ladies and gentlemen, summer is officially here. To celebrate the season, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) has a cool lineup of summer
News
Anyone can make a difference by serving just one veteran. Whether serving him or her in life or after death, the mission of interring unclaimed veterans will never conclude or diminish. "Everyone's life matters, particularly our veterans whose stories often go untold ... the warrior ethos of never leave a man
Features
If like me, your mom made the best fried chicken in town, then you've become a bit of a snob when it comes to eating this American staple in a restaurant. I spent the last month on a fried chicken pilgrimage to see who, if anyone, could match the culinary
Music
The longer you listen to music, the easier it is to fall into a rut of only listening to bands that easily access the sweet spots of your taste. Growing up on oldies radio, I was raised on a template of songs that rarely exceeded three minutes, that got in
Arts
Pop-up galleries are the latest thing all over the country. Pop-ups feature art exhibitions that are usually of short duration and often in non-commercial venues such as private homes or vacant storefronts. In Olympia, the premiere pop-up gallery is Allsorts in the home of artist Lynette Charters and actor John
Features
My day job includes slinging booze for the masses at a local lounge, so while politics and religion are generally frowned upon as friendly banter over libations, discussions about food and drink are common. A statement made by a guest sitting at the rail recently was something to the effect
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: It was due time to pop in the car and hand over that hefty bridge toll to visit one of the newest dining destinations in Gig Harbor. Boasting plates full of farm-to-table fresh ingredients, Table 47 was a must-stop for Dutch and Jackie this week. JACKIE: My ol' day
Stage
Well over 2,000 years ago, the city of Athens, Greece, was treated to a sexy and hilarious anti-war farce called Lysistrata by the writer Aristophanes. Now it is making its way to Tacoma's Dukesbay Theater in an anonymous adaptation believed to have been by Oscar Wilde, directed by Niclas Olson
Arts
"We have an even bigger venue lined up next year." That's what Pierce County Toy and Geek Fest cofounder Chris Fowler told me on the eve of Geek Fest's maiden voyage last year. More than double the size of last year's space at the Washington State Fair & Events Center,
News Front
Turning fitness from an obligation into a privilege changed my life. In college, I ran endurance track, and over the years, I would work out three times a week thinking that was enough to do well on the Air Force's fitness test. Turns out, as I got older, that wasn't enough.
News Front
PEO Ammunition, ARDEC and the Army Rapid Capabilities Office come together with near-term plans for improving long-range precision fires. Of the Army's "big six" priorities driving its new modernization strategy, long-range precision fires is at the top of the list. The ability to execute accurate strikes at significant distances is critical to
News Front
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is home to many native species, including coyotes, raccoons and black bears. Some wildlife species are potentially dangerous or can cause problems, especially as Washington's human population expands into their habitat. The top three reasons for wildlife conflicts are: Trash Bird seed Pet food Family housing residents are encouraged to avoid leaving
Military Life
The Lewis Community Wine Club recently hosted their last event of the year with a wine dinner cooked by Chef Jan Parker, who is also a member of the club. The wine pairings were selected by members Angie Melnyk and yours truly, who have headed the club for the past
