Online Newspapers
Every year, about 40 percent of the food produced in this country never makes it to a dinner table. Meanwhile, there are millions of Americans who go hungry. Closer to home, one in seven people in Washington state don't always have enough to eat. One in five of them are children. "Hunger
Online Newspapers
Contributing to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is as simple as making a few strokes on a keyboard. Simply go to the online pledge portal (cascadiacfc.org) and follow the easy-to-follow guidelines. Doing so opens the door to a full range of giving options -- payroll or annuity deduction, credit/debit card, e-check, and
Travel
There are a couple of different ways to explore Mount St. Helens, and this trip focuses on where to get the best views of the eruption site. About a two-hour drive at its furthest point on the Spirit Lake Highway, which dead ends at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, the drive from
News Front
On Labor Day weekend, 14 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) soldiers and two airmen competed in the Military Defender's Cup Soccer tournament in San Antonio, Texas. "The Defender's Cup tournament is open to all branches of the DoD," said Capt. Micheal Awoyomi, Plans Officer, 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, who serves as head
News
On the third Friday in September, the United States recognizes National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This is a day to honor and remember past and present Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. On Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a crowd gathered for a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Memorial Grove to pay their
News Front
They can't be seen just yet, but holiday elves will soon appear at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) when Santa's Castle hosts its 25th anniversary open house from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, at 2094 Bitar Ave. on Lewis Main. The all-volunteer staff works year-round to make Christmas brighter for
News Front
Over the past year, a selected set of Army units have been piloting the new six-test Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) as the first phase of replacing the three-test Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Used since 1980, the APFT includes the two-mile run, push-up test, and sit-up test. The ACFT is
News Front
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is pulling electronic cigarettes and vape products from on-base store shelves amid safety concerns, officials said Tuesday. The move, which takes effect Monday, follows a plan announced last week by retail giant Walmart to stop selling the products amid concerns
Business News
RSVP here for the Military Dream BIG Fair Oct. 12 in Spanaway. CLICK HERE to RSVP What will your post military career look like? Are you a spouse looking for a career that can align with your unpredictable military life? Our career and education seminars will get you
Archives
John C. Reilly was appearing in Chicago onstage the other night as Dewey Cox, and the act may be something to fall back on if he ever gives up the daytime job. Apart from anything else demonstrated by “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,” the movie shows that he can
Archives
When Tacoma’s Seaweed reunited and played this year’s Bumbershoot, it was exciting — don’t get me wrong. I’d been fiending for a Seaweed reunion for years. To find out they’d be taking the stage anywhere was good news. But there was something f***ed about it too. Seaweed is from Tacoma. They always
Archives
Thursday, Dec. 20 BLUES maria muldaur I give high marks to any artist who experiments with new sounds rather than milking their comfort zone forever. I recently watched a documentary on when Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 and thought, “Gee, that really took balls.” One witness to
Family
Ad: Free electric toothbrush with Gentle Dental - get the coupon here (CLICK) SEATTLE, WA - From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Disney’s Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, will play an exclusive four-week premiere engagement at The Paramount Theatre beginning Friday, February 7, with performances
Archives
Wine and jazz have quite a few similarities. They are both enjoyed by a select group of connoisseurs; both are an acquired taste; both are considered to be elite and refined, and they both can be either robust or smooth on the palate. So it only makes sense to dedicate
Features
While preparing a pot of coffee the other morning, my vents came to life blowing warmed air into the kitchen. It was the first of the season -- the aroma of the heater turning on for the first time is one I rejoice in. I'm a woman of simple pleasures,
Online Newspapers
As summertime fun-in-the-sun gives way to fall rainy-day-play, feelings of discontentment may arise at the sudden whirlwind of seasonal change. Fear not! Though saying au revoir to sweet sunshine can cause minor heartache, folks can rest easy as the fall festival season emerges -- providing a plethora of opportunities to
Online Newspapers
Whether you are a green-thumb garden enthusiast, or simply a nature lover who appreciates a leisurely stroll amidst perfectly manicured green scenery, you will be glad to know there is a jewel of landscape architecture and garden design in your back yard. Just around the time Camp Lewis was established by
Online Newspapers
Here's my chronological rundown of 20 films I'm keen to see. And I easily could have added 10 more! Downton Abbey (Sept. 20) -- Just when we thought we'd have to be content with rewatching Julian Fellowes' masterpiece of a historical period piece series, we're getting a feature film. The
Online Newspapers
Metro Parks Tacoma's newest park quietly opened this summer transforming the ASARCO Superfund site into a lovely park with waterfront views for miles. Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park is 11 acres situated on the breakwater peninsula which surrounds the Tacoma Yacht Club boat basin. The paved trail winding through
Online Newspapers
From British Columbia to Northern California, storms bash the Pacific Coast in late fall and winter, which creates the perfect opportunity to take advantage of off-season rates on accommodations while taking in nature at its wild-weather best. If you truly want to be at one with this dynamic waterfront weather, gear
