Outdoors
Who doesn't enjoy a rodeo? Horses and cows and calves and bulls and cowboys and cowgirls - what's not to love about that? On Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, the Roy Pioneer Rodeo will put on a great rodeo experience that's fun for the whole family. Located in the
Bars & Clubs
Tacoma's own Narrows Brewing Company will celebrate the release of a very special IPA, May 26. Labeled "Release Point IPA," this lower than average ABV, "user friendly" IPA was created to honor and support the work of the Night Stalker Association West. According to the organization's treasurer and spokesperson, Corey Hall,
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The transition from military life to civilian life is never easy, especially for combat veterans. Yet most of them manage to navigate the twists and turns with surprising dexterity. However, too many vets can end up sidelined by the inevitable bumps in the often rocky road from being a soldier
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The United States of America has often been called a nation of immigrants and for good reason. The ancestors of the majority of U.S. citizens were born somewhere else. Down through the centuries, immigrants arriving in this country have faced language and cultural barriers that have resulted in suspicion and
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Located "in one of the most beautiful memorial parks in Tacoma," the newly opened Mount Rainier Memorial Garden and Mausoleum is, according to Mountain View Memorial Park's website, "a stunning new cremation estate garden development." With about a thousand burials a year, Mountain View Memorial Park's need for more space led
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Formerly known as Decoration Day, the last Monday in May has come to be known as Memorial Day, a day for remembering those who have died, specifically those who have died in the service of their nation. It is a time for our nation to remember, reflect and heal. For decades,
Military Life
Betsy Reed Schultz will never forget that day, five years ago in May, when she learned that her son, Capt. Joseph William Schultz, a Green Beret stationed in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, had been killed in action when the Humvee he was riding in was hit by an IED. According to those
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The Military Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., heard arguments last week in the case of the United States vs. Sterling to decide if the posting of quotations from sacred texts count as the practice of religion for military persons. To what extent is religious expression in the United States
Outdoors
The Puget Sound area is rightly named for a body of water because to live here is to be always moments from a cold jump into saltwater. But because the area was also once covered in Ice Age glaciers, we have a lot of freshwater lakes, too. The following is
Music
Over the years, the city of Tacoma has been proud to support the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Now the two orchestras are joining forces to say "Thank You" to the city with a free concert underwritten by Dr. Hsushi Yeh and sponsored by the Connelly
Attractions
Spring. A time of new life and new beginnings. For more than 25 years, the Washington State Spring Fair has celebrated all that is wonderful about this special season. And this year, there is more to celebrate than ever before with an additional four acres of rides, food, shopping and
Jobs & Education
It has been said that all good things must come to an end. Whether you are nearing the end of your enlistment or preparing to retire after decades in the military, one of the biggest questions you will face is: What's next? Where do you go from here? Vets2PM is here
Attractions
The gorgeous example of turn-of-the-century architecture known as "Building 50" sits adjacent to the Bremerton ferry dock in the picturesque town of Bremerton. Inside its thoughtfully restored walls, it houses permanent and temporary collections of photos, documents, artifacts, scale models and interactive exhibits, all detailing the indispensible role of the
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Spring is here, and the JBLM prairies are awash with golden paintbrush, Oregon sunshine, balsamroot, iris and other wildflowers. These beautiful prairie flowers are preserved and propagated with the help of the Center for Natural Lands Management's (CNLM) South Sound Prairies Conservation Nursery program, where these plants are carefully nurtured
Attractions
Located about 30 minutes north of Bremerton and just a couple of minutes off Washington Highway 308, the Naval Undersea Museum rises imposingly out of the forest. The architecturally modern building bids passersbys to stop and take a look because an adventure awaits. The adventure begins before one can even park
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More than fifteen hundred years ago, an English priest named Patrick made a name for himself by bringing the Christian faith to the pagan Irish. Legend tells us, that one of the miracles he did to prove that his message was from God involved driving poisonous snakes off the island.
Military Life
Calling all South Sound fathers and daughters. Time to perfect those Princess Leia braids and dust off those light sabers. You are invited to a galaxy far, far away for Lakewood's 14th annual Father-Daughter Dance. Sponsored by Lakewood Parks and Rec, this year's Star Wars-themed dance will be held Saturday, March
Arts
The unimaginable happened at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on a warm Wednesday evening last June. The members of the Wednesday night Bible study had welcomed the stranger with open arms, but he had responded to their hospitality by doing the unthinkable. Opening fire, he
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Located on Olympia's 4th Avenue next to the downtown Olympia Transit Center, King Solomon's Reef has been serving traditional American pub fare to generations of Olympians. Its recently updated interior and innovative menu continue to attract both young and old. King Solomon's Reef boasts a menu rich in locally sourced ingredients.
Travel
Nestled along the western shore of Budd Inlet is Olympia's Westside neighborhood. A short drive from the capitol and only a few blocks from Olympia's trendy downtown area, this historic community boasts an active real estate market with affordable, classic homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1960. The Westside neighborhood
