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Two of Tacoma’s Proctor District businesses, Culpepper Books and The Pacific Northwest Shop, are hosting receptions and book signings Friday evening, featuring the authors of a recently published book on the district. The twin events are set from 6-8 p.m. “Tacoma’s Proctor District” is among the latest releases from Arcadia Publishing,
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The latest in cooperative art galleries, Impromptu Gallery next to the Grand Cinema in downtown Tacoma, had its debut this month with an eye-pleasing multi-artist show. The gallery cooperative is not a new concept — it’s one that allows member artists more control over the space they show in and
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Brian Dowd, an Army Special Forces veteran, was severely injured when on temporary duty in Germany. Upon receiving news of his injuries, Dowd's wife, Gina, along with their youngest daughter and his parents, traveled to Landstuhl, Germany, to be by his side. The situation was dire. The military flew Brian to
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - When the Air Force announced its transition from the Airman Battle Uniform to the Operational Camouflage Pattern two years ago, Senior Airman Louis Shackelford pondered what to do with his ABU accessories. Shackelford, an aerospace medical technician assigned to the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron who also works at the
Health
The 21st century has seen the rise of anxiety and depression to become some of the more prevalent health concerns across all ages. According to the World Health Organization, depression is a widespread illness faced by about 264 million people of different age groups around the
Family
Deployments are never easy on a family. Throw in some financial distress, and things can easily go sideways. But it doesn't have to be so hard, especially when you plan for potential pitfalls in advance, according to two money experts with Harborstone Credit Union, Sarah Ballard and Nicole Elliott. "It's all about
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) facilities and programs will remain fundamentally locked down as they've recently been to continue following Washington state's mandatory Phase One decision for the area, Lt. Gen. Randy George, I Corps and base commander said Monday during his regular Facebook Live townhall. Jensen Gym has allowed family members
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Located 60 miles from Joint Base Lewis McChord the Paradise sledding area at Mt. Rainier is the perfect winter day trip the whole family will enjoy. With sufficient snowfall over the last few weeks the sledding runs at the snowplay area are officially ready to welcome visitors for the season,
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Security fencing at the Washington state Capitol is being defended by National Guard members as the Legislature reconvened in Olympia Monday, just one more example since last spring how reservists in our state have been called to the frontlines of one emergency after another. Guard personnel have worked food banks, summer
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord facilities and programs will remain fundamentally locked down as they've recently been to continue following Washington State’s mandatory Phase One decision for the area, Lt. Gen. Randy George, I Corps and base commander said Monday during his regular Facebook Live townhall. AD: TMS HELP FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY.
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Curb cabin fever this winter by planning a staycation in the Olympia region. With plenty of food and drink establishments, shopping, art galleries and lodging it's the perfect vacation right in your own backyard. When it comes to shopping, the Olympia area has it all. For those looking to grab a
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Wearing Royal Thai Army (RTA) fatigues and black leather boots, a U.S. Army Green Beret wades waist deep through a swamp carrying a heavy rucksack and an old-fashioned Mannlicher M1888 bolt-action rifle. With soaked feet and pain spreading through tired muscles, there are still miles left to trudge. The night prior,
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WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian Institution is collecting stories from 2020, and historians want service members and their families to share theirs. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is urging Americans to share photos, videos and written stories of 2020 - a historic year that the institution assumes will be of
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FORT LEE, Va. - The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021-2022 began accepting applications Dec. 14, 2020, and all applications are due by Feb. 17. The program, now entering its 21st year, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrates the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - He flew the first GPS III to be on SpaceX and sent into orbit. He conducted medical evacuations in the Middle East. But, in 2020, supporting the Denton Amendment program was a first for him. Air Force Capt. Jasdeep Saran, an aircraft commander on the mission
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WASHINGTON - Soldiers will find out in January what hairstyle and grooming changes the Army has approved from a review panel's recommendations, according to the service. "The Army routinely examines our policies to ensure they meet the needs of the force. This is another way we are working to improve the
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I’m overflowing with excitement right now because tonight I’ll have a chance to meet and party with one of my all-time heroes, and if you don’t know this guy, please allow me to introduce you: John Fluevog. Fluevog is a shoe designer from Vancouver, British Columbia, who has an amazing cult
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Sometimes people consider me the ultimate Tacoma insider when it comes to nightlife, but one of the secrets to my success is simple. Sure, I’ve developed lasting relationships with so many of the wonderful restaurant and bar owners in this region because I really admire what they do, and I genuinely
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He goes by many names. Mesopotamians called him Enkidu. Tibetans call him Yeti. The Chinese call him Yeren. Australians call him Yowie, the Welch call him Brenin Llwyd or the Grey King. Scottish people refer to him as the Grey Man of Ben MacDhui, aka Am Fear Liath Mòr, and
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Faith Hagenhofer is among the more inventive artists working in the South Sound region. I especially appreciate the many ways in which she takes advantage of and, in some cases, works against the natural properties of her chosen media — felt, mostly felt; woven, matted, soft and furry felt. I was
