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Temperatures are dropping. Rain is pelting the windows. Time to get off work, grab a quick drink and curl up with a nice, fuzzy dodgeball. A dodgeball? That's right. A dodgeball. "Dodgeball is awesome," says Eddie Behringer, co-founder of Comeback Sports. "It's the most social sport we run." Comeback Sports is one of
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If it's been a while since you've been to Pastiche Wine Bar, it may be time for another visit. In addition to its ample wine selection, the place has transformed into a full service restaurant and cocktail lounge with delectable new food options and events. Pastiche is quite the classy neighborhood
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T is for the tasty turmoil of saliva-inducing spices. A is for authentic flavors that warm my belly. C is for comfort food, and O is for the tiny onions found atop of every delicious bite. S, my dear friends, is for the stop I make every time I pass
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Attila The Honey I asked my boyfriend for his email password so I could look at a message he'd mentioned. He grabbed my laptop and said he'd log in and forward it to me. He is a good guy and has never given me reason to distrust
News Articles
WASHINGTON - The House and Senate are making coordinated efforts to help veterans suffering from illnesses believed to be caused by toxic exposure during overseas deployments. Lawmakers have introduced two dozen bills this congressional session to address the difficulty these veterans face in securing benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Military Life
If you're not already a die-hard Trader Joe's fan, we can assure you after you try the items on this list you will be. When you hear Trader Joe's your mind might wander to the ‘Two Buck Chuck' wine that is wildly popular for being a wine sold for just
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With McChord Field's operational readiness exercise just days away, the 627th Air Base Group provided Airmen an opportunity to practice their "Ability to Survive and Operate" skills April 30 through May 2. According to Tech. Sgt. Troyann Ernle, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of emergency management, there were
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(446th AW PA) - Airmen from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings, and the 627th Air Base Group, departed May 5 for the field of battle. Exactly where they were headed is known only to Team McChord, as it set off on its first fly-away operational readiness exercise this year. A
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When Staff Sgt. Timothy Davis died fighting for his country on Feb. 20, local CrossFit gym owners Anson Newman and Crystal Schiemer wanted to find a way to honor the young and well-loved Tacoma Airman. They did just that on April 28 by organizing a fundraiser and dedicating the Workout of
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(446th AW PA) - When it comes to working with electricity, most people hire a professional. But when a few buildings in the 446th Airlift Wing needed some electrical work done, wing leadership didn't have to look far to find the right person for the job. After doing a cost estimate
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Tech Sgt. Keith Sekora of the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord Field recently returned from the Warrior Games with a bronze medal in seated volleyball. "It was awesome," said Sekora, 42, of the third annual event, which was held April 30 to May 5 in Colorado Springs, Colo. "The camaraderie, the
Food Matters
Dirty Oscar's Annex chef Aaron Grissom has transformed his menu, filling it with locally grown spring flavors. Aaron pointed to his new sandwich, the Muffaletta, as a shining example. Stacked with, house-smoked salami, ham, mortadella, green olive tapanesca, peppered tomato, havarti, and served on focaccia bread
Military Life
Superheroes came out of the woodwork during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Nurses 5K run and 2K walk in honor of National Nurses' Week. The run took place May 10 and more than 300 runners participated, some donning superhero costumes in support of National Nurses' week. "Nurses are
Business News
"The first question new customers ask us when they walk through the door is ‘are these REAL bagels?'" laughed Betty Murrie, co-owner of Cascade Bagel in Lakewood. "I say we're the only bagels around!" For the past nine years, Murrie, a veteran military spouse herself, has owned and operated Cascade Bagels
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Grace Campbell has high blood pressure, wears a heart-monitoring device and almost lost her home and belongings - all because of her job. The former Washington National Guard sergeant believed she was tormented and terminated because of her military service. Last week a federal jury in Seattle agreed, awarding Campbell $485,000
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A Joint Base Lewis-McChord Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB) Soldier won the 2012 Warrior Games silver medal for archery in the compound competition May 2 at the Air Force Academy Field House. The Army archery team brought home silver medals in compound, recurve and team competition.
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How is it I’ve not yet been into Girl Talk/The Nail Shoppe/ As It Is? The three businesses share a space, with Stephanie Wilson owning Girl Talk, Stephanie’s husband owning As it Is, and Cortney Young owning The Nail Shoppe. Since I’ve had snaggle-toe issues, I called recently. And since the stars
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With names like Matt Groening and Lynda Barry on the alumni roster, The Evergreen State College is known for fostering big time cartoonists and animators. A bunch of them will visit Evergreen tomorrow for what's called the Fishbowl Seminar facilitated by faculty member Ruth Hayes. PR for the event states: "Animation, comics,
Sipping Out
Bees aren't the only thing making a buzz this Spring. Annheuser Busch's new LIME-A-RITA has created quite the buzz among consumers. Containing 8% alcohol, this malt beverage is margarita with a twist. Incorporating all the margarita flavors and a splash of Bud Light lime, a
Food Matters
Rising from the ashes, once again, King Solomon's Reef will re-open this Friday. One of Olympia's best dive restaurants plans to re-open their doors, Friday, May 18th at 8am following a closure after catching on fire. With a wide variety of entree's using primarily local products,
