Travel
Currently, Grandview, the road in front of the U.S. Open is closed until after the tournament, more than a week later. Your opportunity to has come to an end. But, once the hoopla is over, you may return, and the best way to check out the enhancements and changes is on
Travel
Although I am not usually a writer, everyone on our staff suggested I write this story when we discussed featuring the top golf courses in the South Sound. Looks like my occasional runny nose, cough and low-grade fever on warm Friday afternoons aren't fooling anyone. In order to bring some
Travel
If you're expecting the typical sports bars and restaurants to make up my list of best places to view the U.S. Open, you would be mistaken. This article is for the viewer who wants to view the most exciting event to be hosted by the Northwest since, well, last December's
Reviews
There's a lot to be said about finding your favorite foods and eating them over and over again. After all, that is why these dishes have become our favorites. However, sometimes we just need to escape from our own comfort zone and try something new and unique in the hopes
Outdoors
Farmers market season is upon us. Get ready for sunny days, warm weather and fresh, local fruits and vegetables. We're incredibly lucky to live in such a fertile area and have access to so many local farms and markets. What better way to buy local and support small businesses than
Focus
On Dec. 17, members of the Pierce Military and Business Alliance led Operations Ham Grenade and Turkey Drop. The hams and turkeys were given to members of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, and the Western Air Defense Sector. First sergeants ensured that the turkeys and
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On Dec. 21, the members of the Pierce Military and Business Alliance presented a $5,000 check to Operation Warm Heart to support the morale, welfare, readiness and retention efforts of the Air Force. The check was presented during the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee meeting. The members of
Veterans
As the McChord Field School Age Program entered the dining room area at the American Lake Veterans Affairs facility, Alyssa Adamsky and Julia Patrick quickly gathered a stack of homemade Christmas cards. The two 10-year-olds bounced from table to table, wishing veterans "Merry Christmas" and handing them a card. "I hope it
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While working at Costco before enlisting in the Air Force, Senior Airman Jesse Hughes remembers that there were always days where the hours would just creep by before it was time to go home. That's far from the case nowadays for the 25-year-old airman. Hughes, who works in the 62nd Comptroller Squadron
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As a young Marine coming home from serving in the Vietnam War, Kaylene Webb's husband wasn't treated like someone who had fought for his country. While seated on a commercial airliner on the flight home, the young Marine was refused food service. Nearly 40 years later, that memory was still fresh in
Focus
(62nd AW PA) - After bouncing around from foster home to foster home, Mark Moore Jr. is relieved to be with a loving family during the holiday season. The 9-year-old Tacoma native was selected by members of the 4th Airlift Squadron to participate in their "Pilot for a Day" program Dec.
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling ... First and foremost, let it be known that Bobble Tiki never actually EARNS his keep or his paycheck here at the Weekly
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Chief Warrant Officer Gregory Balvanz, the commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 56th Army Band, has literally conducted hundreds of musical performances. He's played for generals; he's played for dignitaries. He's played for thousands of people and he's played for crowds of 50 or less. With 13 years
Military Life
Motherhood is a huge adjustment. For many women, especially new moms who stay home with their babies or work from home, it can be an isolating and difficult time. However, a program in DuPont and Lacey helps bring moms and their kids together for fun, fitness and friendship. Fit4Mom is one
Focus
Having a loved one in the hospital is difficult at any time of the year. During the holidays, when focus is on family and togetherness, it can be even tougher. Staff and volunteers of the Joint Base Lewis McChord Fisher House brought a little levity - along with some holiday cheer
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The way to a soldier's heart may indeed be through his or her stomach, but the nurses at Allergy & Asthma Specialty Services in Puyallup have found that a more direct route might be through his or her sweet tooth. "Our nurses are selfless," said Dr. W. Pierre Andrade, a retired
