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Toys for tots, Maui style Put the significant one, our daughter, and me into a three bedroom condo on Ka’anapali beach with two other couples and a 1-year-old, and you have the Hawaiian vacation I’m about to embark upon. It’s going to be fun, I have no doubt, though I’m a little
News Front
Capt. Thomas Liu stood out. A Marine usually does. Spc. Kyle Clark, Staff Sgt. Ono Akira, Maj. Jun Nakamura and Spc. Joshua Williams listened as Liu ran through a checklist before a live-fire exercise. Behind us in the distance, two Washington Army National Guard Chinooks landed; approximately 120 soldiers assigned to the 12th
News Front
When America marked the 13th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in recent history on Sept. 11, the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord held a commemorative event, during which it unveiled a poignant memorial. It is the only 9/11 memorial on a military installation
Recreation
The active-duty staff sergeant is a mom to two young sons (ages 2 and 11) and is also raising her young nephew (also 2). Like many families, Provencio and her fiancé work hard to maintain work life and care for the children. She doesn't mind being busy and having an
Arts
History is the greatest teacher. It teaches us how to start conversations, creates understanding and awareness and motivates change. Most of all, history teaches us to connect to each other in meaningful and poignant ways through ideas, dialog and the human experience. One Tacoma man believes deeply in all the teachings history
Features
I have never been so torn in my life. Chick-fil-A is coming to Tacoma and OHMYGOD I can't wait. The food in America's Southern states is to die for, even the damn fast food - including Whataburger, Taco Bueno, Schlotzky's and Chick fil-A, Tacoma's soon-to-be fast food baby. What pains me
Critics' Picks
[DJ] + THURS, SEPT. 18 If you're looking for some funk, jazz, soul, reggae, roots and foundational hip-hop to pair with your drink, you gottsta check out the award-winning DJ Slimrock's throwback night at The BroHo. Every third Thursday, Slimrock showcases the gems he's dug out of crates. You see, Slimrock
Music
Everyone knows that musicians have to be a certain level of crazy to be in the field. They have to sacrifice normal hours, humility and pieces of their very soul to survive on stage. Then, you have musicians who play in more than one band. You know those are the certifiable
Music
One of the first vinyl LPs I ever purchased - back when I was in the habit of grazing through the discount bins and picking up anything that looked vaguely familiar from years listening to classic rock - was Singles - 45's and Under by Squeeze. It's a near-perfect collection
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Student, YMCA exercise instructor, and Biella by Ruth Michelle Day Spa & Salon retail and sales manager Alissa Mayzak knew she wanted a special look for the launch event that presented the grand reopening of the salon formerly known as Avanti Salon and Spa. She had in mind the idea of
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Hello! hello, cupcake hello, cupcake, the much anticipated cupcake shop between BKB & Company gallery and South Sound Running in downtown Tacoma will have a pre-opening event Thursday, Aug. 30, followed by a grand opening celebration this weekend. Julie Bennett, owner of neighboring urbanXchange, was lucky enough to sample their delicious lemon,
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW New Mastersounds, The Nth Power Seattle. Sept. 23 9 pm. $15-$20 (Nectar Lounge,
