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Fall Family Field Trip

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Fall Family Field Trip

For families looking for something to do this fall that is both educational and fun, the reopening of Tacoma's museum district is good news. The museums of the Tacoma Museum District - Washington State Historical Society, Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, LeMay - America's Car Museum, Foss Waterway Seaport,

Take a virtual vacation

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Take a virtual vacation

While most of the world has gone indoors, that doesn't mean you can't explore the globe from the comfort of your own home. If you're looking to rekindle your inner explorer or just longing for a trip to the beach, read on to see some amazing ways to take a

Meat shops offer choice and variety

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Meat shops offer choice and variety

With barbecue season ramping up, and people cooking and eating at home more often, meat and butcher shops offer choices you won't find at most grocery stores. These include specialty cuts of beef, freezer packs and exotic meats. So, if you are planning a special barbecue dinner or like to save

Vets bowling for dollars

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Vets bowling for dollars

The Veteran's High Game Pot produced a record-shattering payout of over $1,800 for the Top 5 Vet's scores in 2015. Thanks to the enthusiastic support of tournament sponsors, this year's 11th annual Veterans Day Tournament hopes to exceed the record payouts. The Puget Sound 9-Tap Tour has been hosting Veterans Day

Top five golf courses in the South Sound

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Top five golf courses in the South Sound

Although I am not usually a writer, everyone on our staff suggested I write this story when we discussed featuring the top golf courses in the South Sound. Looks like my occasional runny nose, cough and low-grade fever on warm Friday afternoons aren't fooling anyone. In order to bring some

Best places to watch the U.S. Open

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Best places to watch the U.S. Open

If you're expecting the typical sports bars and restaurants to make up my list of best places to view the U.S. Open, you would be mistaken. This article is for the viewer who wants to view the most exciting event to be hosted by the Northwest since, well, last December's

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Openings CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A dying man is devastated when his wife suddenly dies while visiting family in Berlin.  After her death, Rudi discovers he had no idea the level of sacrifice Trudi had made to be with him and dedicates his remaining time to fulfilling Trudi’s unfulfilled dreams by traveling to

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Openings ANGELS & DEMONS: In adapting another of author Dan Brown's religious-mystery page turners, Ron Howard wisely gave in to its beat-the-clock thriller elements, which makes for a more enjoyable summer-movie experience. But its twists, turns and revelations are just as ridiculous as those in "The Da Vinci Code" — perhaps

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Openings ANGELS & DEMONS: Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard return to Da Vinci Code territory with this adaptation of author Dan Brown's first book, a prequel of sorts to Da Vinci. This one's aimed squarely at a more mature audience. (PG-13) – Michael Swan Century Federal Way:

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