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WASHINGTON - Grieving soldiers who have recently lost a child or spouse now have the option to take up to 14 days of non-chargeable bereavement leave, based on a policy signed by the Secretary of the Army on May 8. Soldiers will be allowed the time off to make funeral and
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The South Sound's not-to-be-missed summer celebration comes to Fort Steilacoom Park Saturday, July 15, when the City of Lakewood hosts its annual SummerFest. This free festival is the city's largest event of the year and offers something fun for everyone. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with welcoming remarks by Mayor
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Nearly 12 years after a tragic helicopter crash at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a civilian community joined together to properly honor and memorialize the service members that were lost. A somber ceremony was held June 23 to dedicate a permanent memorial at the remote training area site where
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The 62nd Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, Col. Sergio Anaya, at a change of command ceremony on McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord June 21. The presiding official for the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander. As the 62nd AW commander, Anaya, a
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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - With the permanent change of station season upon us, some people wonder if they should move themselves or let the government move them. It all starts with service members and civilians receiving their orders. Once received, personnel should go online to the Defense Personal Property System
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The new Community Park at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is nearing its completion. Construction crews have been hard at work in recent weeks laying the foundation for the four walkways that will weave through the planned green space located across from the Lewis Main Commissary. The area is
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In order to help keep you focused on celebrating in red, white and blue fashion, we've gone ahead and compiled a list of large July 4th events in the South Sound this year. Enjoy the music, the food and spectacular fireworks shows at these family-friendly celebrations. July 3rd Celebrate the Fourth
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This July 4th, A Capitol Fourth welcomes iconic actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro to lead the 43rd annual edition of America's national Independence Day celebration on PBS. Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the celebration will air and stream on PBS at www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and YouTube on
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UPDATE: Ken Miller awarded $500,000 in court. This month, Ken Miller will find out if his proverbial fight with city hall was worth it. For the past three years, Miller has spent the better part of his days fighting to keep property that regional transportation authority Sound Transit says it needs
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Club Adrian is what you might call the underdog of the Tacoma underage music scene — not quite as hip as Viaduct nor as publicized as Club Impact, but none the less frequented in droves by scenesters of the local all-ages music scene. I’ve often heard rumors of its existence,
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It sounds too good to be true, but all accounts indicate that the recently-announced Sound Community Initiatives fund will play a brilliant role in revitalizing poor neighborhoods in Tacoma and beyond. Organized by members of the Martin Luther King Housing Development Association and local mogul Larry Kopp, the SCI fund
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What I blew my paycheck on this week. Lover’s Package Plain and simple, I think Valentine’s Day blows. It’s just another holiday pushed by the greeting card companies, the chocolate factories, florists and every restaurant around (does anyone really need an excuse to go out to eat?) via every media outlet known
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I have just about had it with cell phones. Don’t get me wrong. They are very valuable for a myriad of reasons, but they are starting to really annoy me. Strike that. It is not the cell phones, it is the stupid people that let them rule their lives. Recently,
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Stephin Merritt records under many monikers, but The Magnetic Fields are arguably his most popular project. Merritt tends to create unique themes that run along perfectly with an album’s title. The 1999 box set 69 had 69 love songs, and the 2004 release I contained all tracks that began with
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As you’ve probably noticed, the Weekly Volcano is a bit different this week. The paper is bigger, sexier, and better — and this is what you can expect from here on out. In the past the Weekly Volcano has been cool. Now the Weekly Volcano is super cool. Bobble Tiki knows
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You’ve worked hard on those lean legs all year long, so why cover them up during winter? Tights and leggings are a great way to show off your stems during the frigid months, but not just any ol’ pair will do. While shamelessly Internet shopping last weekend, I came across what
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Valentine’s Day isn’t just a Hallmark Holiday (though the card companies do make a killing). Whether you’ve been together two months or 20 years, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to reconnect with that special someone in your life, and what better way to celebrate the day of love than to
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Café Hawaii As I turned into the strip mall housing Café Hawaii, I caught myself muttering almost desperately, “Please let it be good.” The small café was overly bright with a television blaring; an uncomfortable combination that urged me to get a to-go order and get the hell out of there.
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Let’s stop pretending you don’t want to know what’s inside Home Plate Tavern. You pass by it on a regular basis as you drive down South Sprague Avenue. The sign catches your eye, but you’re too scared. Is it the neighborhood? Is it that there’s nowhere to park? Is it
