Military Life
Leslie Burger said he has a big soapbox from which to speak. I believe him. "There is an incredible need to support servicemembers and their families, active and retired, with health-related needs," the retired Army doctor, past Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) commander, general officer, and past president of the Madigan
Military Life
An ark is a symbol of protection and safety to meet the needs of a community. The MultiCare Health Foundation understands the connection between caring for those in need and being in the community is which providers serve. "We are all about caring on all levels," Mary Ann Bastin, director of pediatric
Military Life
The overriding question at Catholic Community Services (CCS) is, "How can we help?" "We provide opportunity as the answer to that question," said Mike Curry, acting agency director. "We fill in what is needed in the lives of our clients." At the core of CCS existence are the values of compassion, diversity,
News Front
Steadfastness and adaptability characterize the mission of the USO Northwest. The United Service Organizations is a private, nonprofit enterprise that supports servicemembers and their families through the Combined Federal Campaign, or CFC. Supporting America's troops is the USO's primary mission. Over the past 49 years, the organization has evolved, developing new programs
Features
It's time to get out of your dining rut and discover new South Sound restaurants. And to help you, we have a few suggestions, at places you should definitely try. Paesan Kitchen and BarThe Foss Waterway in Tacoma is quickly becoming a destination spot for walking, socializing, and anyone looking for
Military Life
On a recent Friday morning in the Proctor district, a girlfriend and I headed into Compass Rose on 26th Ave. Next to an art gallery and Italian restaurant, the window displays caught my eye - a giant ice cream sandwich floatie, and a selection of cool back-to-school gear. As I imagined
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Bobble Tiki is getting old. There’s no denying it. Each day, the evidence of Bobble Tiki’s ever-increasing age becomes more and more blatant. There’s hair in Bobble Tiki’s ears. Not much, but enough. There are aches in Bobble Tiki’s bones. When the weather gets cold, Bobble Tiki feels it. Bobble Tiki
Outdoors
Consider the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Where else in the world can you find pristine ocean beaches, lush rainforests, majestic mountains, and winding rivers feeding lakes that literally take your breath away with their beauty? And where in the world can you find all of these things in one
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When the Weekly Volcano heard about the air band competition at Cans this Saturday it so had our name on it. After all, we know a little something about rocking out, and as our weekly masthead attests — “We do have solid dance moves, too.” If the Weekly Volcano formed
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I’m a fairly predictable guy. Faced with covering the Syrens this week — an all-girl, very young punk band from the depths of Puyallup and Spanaway — readers who’ve followed my work are probably expecting me to go one of two ways. If history is an indicator, I’ll either lead with
Travel
The city of Olympia has found a new way to attract tourists as well as provide historic enlightenment to its citizens. The new app known as STQRY (pronounced story), which was first released in July 2015, has made learning about and connecting with the city far easier for visitors and
Features
Cooler temperatures invite a new season of cocktails, featuring richer flavors to entertain yourself and guests. To achieve this, Port offers a versatile and refreshing element, says Andy Seymour, beverage educator and owner of Liquid Productions, a cocktail consulting company. "Working with Port provides many fantastic options to create new cocktails
Outdoors
Think just because summer is coming to a close in the South Puget Sound that it's time to hang up those running shoes and retreat to the inside of a gym? Think again. The great running tradition is alive and well in our region, even as the days grow shorter and the
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I 'm a self-proclaimed "omelet girl," and I like it. Just thinking about fluffy and tender eggs the color of warm sunshine, stuffed to the gills with all kinds of deliciousness, makes my mouth water. My personal favorite omelet is the kind that oozes gooey and rich cheeses that overflow onto
Outdoors
Widely sought after as a relaxing getaway as well as for possible healing properties, natural hot springs are popular vacation destinations worldwide. Hot springs are a natural phenomenon beginning deep underground as fresh water seeps past the heated rocks of the Earth's mantle. When the heated water breaks the surface
Outdoors
Who says you have to travel to the northeastern United States to see the turning of the autumn leaves? The South Puget Sound region has its own riot of fall color right here. There are some terrific urban and regional walks that depict nature's colorful glory in the autumn months. So
Outdoors
The Northwest is an outdoorsy playground all year round - punctuated by mountain ranges that bisect Washington and Oregon and continue on up into British Columbia. As the seasons change and the inevitable autumn rain kicks off, there's a positive flip side to all the sprinkles - snow in the
Outdoors
The fall hunting season is upon us. The Pacific Northwest is famous for its green forests and the wide variety of animals that inhabit them - many of them legal game for hunters. Washington state is home to several varieties of deer, as well as elk, pheasants, grouse, waterfowl, wild
Outdoors
Looking for a fun way to welcome Fall? Harvest festivals throughout the Puget Sound area can turn any Oct. weekend into a celebration.PIERCE COUNTY Metro Parks Tacoma (www.metroparkstacoma.org/harvestfest) is sponsoring four separate harvest festivals this year featuring arts and crafts, carnival games, live entertainment and more. They are: Harvest Fest at Norpoint,
News Front
As the Washington National Guard celebrated the 45th Annual Adjutant General's Militia Ball, hearts and minds were with hundreds of guardsmen battling wildfires across the state. "In fact, this is the first militia ball that I've ever been to where we still have more than five hundred of our fellow guardsmen
