Stage
The Women by Clare Boothe Luce, now playing at Harlequin Productions, is a beautifully staged, lavish comedy of errors satirizing 1930s upper crust Manhattan socialites. It opened on Broadway in 1936 and is best known for the 1939 film starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell. For its many stunning
Features
I am, what some might consider, a glutton. Surprise, surprise. I know. But in my realm of reality, I'm simply a lover of the culinary culture. Chefs take great care to be innovative and creative while also paying respect to the history of cuisine -- it takes a certain sort
Jobs & Education
Ever dreamed about working as a tax professional? If the answer is yes, then, by all means, sit in on "Building a Mobile Career as An Accountant." The seminar, presented by H&R Block's Courtney McAninch, is both informative and instructional, offering prospective tax preparers a clear view of the career path and
Jobs & Education
The USO Pathfinder Program and Goodwill Veterans Services recently held a "Mastering LinkedIn" Workshop and Networking Event with Mentor Guidance on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 5. This event was open to all transitioning service members, National Guard and reservists, military spouses, veterans and military family members that are one year from
Military Life
The Seattle Supersonics might be gone, but the PNW's tremendous support of NBA basketball has not changed, as a packed house in Portland throughout the year and into the playoffs last season have shown. Even if it's a rainy or stormy day, the Trail Blazers have military members and their families
News Front
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) has 61,000 acres of forest, woodland and savanna, most of which are actively managed for military training and for commercial and noncommercial uses. Forest management activities are carried out by on-site professional foresters and technicians. These activities include forest improvement, reforestation, forest protection and maintenance of forest
Military Life
Military families are an essential part of Washington state's social, cultural, and economic fabric, and military spouses are critical to both readiness and retention of our Armed Forces. Six Military Spouse Listening Sessions, co-hosted by installation commands and the leaders of Washington state agencies and the Washington State Military Transition Council,
Health
Drug costs for Tricare users are set to rise Jan. 1, some by as much as 42% according to military.com AD: Get a teaching certificate in just 9 months. See Teach Now here CLICK "Effective Jan. 1, 2020, a 90-day supply of generic drugs received through the program's Express Scripts mail-order
Focus
Having spent the last decade in the Army, Erica McLean is more than familiar with the act of rendering a salute. Having others salute her, however, might take some getting used to. After 10 years of climbing her way through the Army's enlisted ranks, McLean finally stepped into the
Neighborhoods
While it's unrecognizable now, in seven months Kimbro Pool, located in McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center, will be transformed into a multi-million dollar facility. Construction is well under way for the popular swimming pool on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Since Aquatics Coordinator Bill Miller has been on post
Health
After feedback from patients, Madigan Healthcare System's Behavioral Health services have reorganized in order to provide a one-stop shop for all behavioral health needs for both service members and their Families effective Feb. 7. The departments of Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work and the Child and Family Assistance
Health
Today's Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines are not free from the influences of poor dietary choices and reduced physical activity while deployed. Nutrition and the overall health of service members play a critical role in both readiness and daily life during a deployment. Conditions of deployment such
Support
In a show of support for the Soldiers of 3rd Brigade., 2nd Infantry Division currently deployed to Afghanistan, family readiness groups are planning to walk locally 6,750 miles, the distance between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Afghanistan, before the brigade returns later this year. "This is something we
Health
In the two years since it launched, the Confidential Alcohol Treatment and Education Program has seen a lot of changes - but the biggest change might be to the Army itself. "It's really a major change in the Army's philosophy - commander involvement in drug and alcohol
Education
"The Army is looking to retain those who exceed expectations," Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III said recently. "Specifically, being a part of tomorrow's Army will require a willingness to stretch beyond one's comfort zone in order to grow as a competent Soldier and
Concert Alert
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Stage
Like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers by Brendan Murray is a tasty romp that appeals to audiences of all ages. Now playing at Olympia Family Theater, directed by Pug Bujeaud, Rubyslippers is 80 minutes of laughter. Ruby (Gabriela Tatone) is a girl of indeterminant age. She's
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Tacoma locals Sean and Gretchen Doyel -- hoping to offer fast, fresh, healthy options to other Tacoma locals -- have finally opened their doors this past month. The success of similar juice bars in Seattle helped fuel this ambition, and early traffic results would suggest that the neighborhood is
Focus
A new NBC show that rewards selfless people for their good deeds is seeking service members, veterans and their families to spotlight in some upcoming episodes. The show gives people an opportunity to pay a deserving hometown hero back "for always paying it forward," an NBC news release
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Jesus. Has it really been five years of R.R. Anderson's Tacomics? Seems like it's been at least seven, maybe more. Since his somewhat humble beginnings, including being named "Tacoma's Best Gadfly" by a certain rag what seems like eons ago, "Anderson's biting weekly sketches have become ingrained in Tacoma, part
