Military Life
Almost 12 years ago, Autumn Morgan met her husband, then Sgt. Sean Morgan, and just 10 days later, they were married. "Sean asked me to marry him the first night I ever met him, and I told him yes on the second day," said Morgan, 32. "We only had his lunch
Cup Check
Think about how many cups of coffee you've bought this week. Then think about the hundreds of people you watched while you waited for the barista to yell that your venti, iced Americano was ready. Now imagine if your powers of observation - not to mention your caffeine addiction -
Scene It
I don't want to tell you what to drink, but, well, I'm going to. Or at the very least, guide you toward the best cocktail creations being shaken, poured and blended in Tacoma. If you want to drink in the morning, the Bacon Bloody Mary at Paddy Coyne's is your answer.
Scene It
Looking for a new venue that promotes a real Pacific Northwest treasure? I'm talking local grapes here, not Chihuly glass, so the answer is a wine bar. In addition to having more than just a few by-the-glass options, great small plates to whet your appetite and a knowledgeable staff, these spots
Kids
Even though his dad is in the Army, Kyle Hicks, 16, has his sights set on attending the Air Force Academy when he graduates from high school in two years. "Since he was four he always wanted to be astronaut," explained his mother, Betsy Hicks. "He has never changed his mind,
Features
Photo by Ryan Lowry "Approachable sophistication ... that's how I'd describe Marrow," said Jaime Kay Jones, who co-owns the Tacoma eatery with her husband, Jason, and the man behind the food, Chef Kyle Wnuk. "The art is in the glass and on the plate." Marrow Kitchen • Bar, located in the middle
Spouses
When your Servicemember is deployed, you become well acquainted with customs forms, flat rate boxes and the slowest times at the local post office. You're warned not to send alcohol, ammunitions, and in recent years, pork products. However, what about the other no-no item? The one that will surely make
Focus
One Lakewood man is lucky that that the 446th Airlift Wing just had its Reserve weekend. On Saturday, after finishing up their work on McChord Field, Senior Airman Andrew Moser and Airman Micah Myers, aerial transportation specialists from the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, were driving along Bridgeport Way in Lakewood when
Focus
For one Air Force family, everything has come full circle. When 2nd Lt. Monica Clements was commissioned May 23 after graduating from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, her father was there to put on her bars ... wearing his own uniform. Master Sgt. Jim Clements, a Reservist with the 446th
Focus
For some 17 year olds, a full load of high school work, plus volunteer time at church, plus night classes for college would require all of their focus. Yet for Mariah Smiley, those things are ancillary - her true passion is in charity, in particular, the charity she founded at
Reviews
While the dark wood interior of the Topside Bar & Grill looks welcoming enough, particularly with the numerous windows looking down to the quaint Steilacoom street and out to the Puget Sound, there is no question about where you want to sit, even where you need to sit. Its deck
Focus
There are lots of places to get your ink done, especially in an area heavily populated with military. However, not all of those places can combine great works of art with a firm military background and understanding of what it means to don the uniform. Union Avenue Tattoo Company, located just
Business News
"It made perfect sense for us to join," said Alicia Nelson, manager of the Olympia Auto Mall Dealers' Association. "Especially when it was as close as a subchapter right in our backyard." Nelson is referring to one of the latest Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter of the Association of the United States
Military Life
Military spouses are notorious jugglers. Whether their Servicemember is home or deployed, an Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine spouse is adept at handling the house, the kids, the FRG, a job and, well, life. Tianna Eitner, 40, is definitely one of those spouses. "You need to find a balanced life," she
News Articles
With just 20 minutes to go until the ribbon cutting, things were chaotic inside Joint Base Lewis-McChord's newest dining facility. Dishes were being prepped and heated, tables were being cleaned and arranged, knives for ceremonial cake cutting were being sought. Yet, somehow, it all came together just in time. The Courage
Military Life
Recently, when Staff Sgt. Ralph Godinez was named the 2012 Tacoma-Pierce County Citizen Soldier of the Year, his co-workers learned of a secret: coffee. "They all wanted to know why I hadn't sold them coffee yet," he said with a laugh. "I just never wanted to make them feel obligated." Since 2010,
Afterword
According to the calendar, summer is almost officially here and the kids are almost out of school. What better time to take a little break from it all and plan a romantic weekend for just the adults? Though it may not be ideal or budget-friendly for the
Schools
Greg Wilson, principal of Greenwood Elementary on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was recently recognized as the 2012 Clover Park School District Administrator of the Year. "The kids doing well is the ultimate payoff for what I do," explained Wilson. The award is given to employees who promote excellence in the district through their
Reviews
When we walked into the Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery at 4:30 p.m. on a Saturday, the only area inside the large, brick building that was full was the secluded outdoor patio. Despite the temptation of the fleeting sunshine, we opted to sit inside at one of the booths and check
Focus
For close to two decades, the Geneva Foundation has been supporting and promoting the advancement of military medicine. The Tacoma-based nonprofit has more than 200 employees across the country who do research at most major military medical centers, plus a majority of federal laboratories and locations in Germany and Thailand. Since
