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As Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrates its centennial, it is not alone in reaching this historic milestone. Three months and a day after the opening of then Camp Lewis, the 7th Infantry Division was activated Dec. 6, 1917, and organized Jan. 1, 1918, at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Later in 1918, the distinctive shoulder
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A new craze is growing in popularity and appearing not only in the form of clubs, teams, and leagues; it’s becoming a regular addition to many guys’ garages. It’s slot car racing. Grown men racing intricate, expensive devices in secret clubs in Tacoma. Secret locales. Secret waiting lists. There’s no
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There is something about crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge into Gig Harbor. You can feel the stress melt away with the scenic views as the traffic lightens up. For a change of pace, holiday shop in Gig Harbor at two very distinct locations, Uptown and Downtown. Downtown Gig Harbor is the
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There's no doubt that this time of year can be stressful; the tidings of good cheer can get lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. Luckily, Tacoma's own Crescent Moon Gifts offers an incredible selection of unique gift ideas as well as a tranquil shopping experience. Located on the beloved 6th
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The Ranger, Airlifter, JBLM Living newspapers, Northwestmilitary.com, along with USAA, are hosting TWO parties, Dec. 1 and 8, inviting all military families to enjoy not only a holiday party with treats, crafts and fun, but also a bunch of kid friendly games with hundreds of prizes including free passes to
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There is one gift you can never go wrong giving, because just about everyone loves chocolate. For a more personal touch, shop local. Brown & Haley is a more than 100-year-old Tacoma icon with its well-loved Roca brand of candies. The Seattle Chocolate Factory is becoming well-known for its small-batch
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A guide on local holiday shopping, events and more! Come back each week for more holiday ideas. Click here to view our interactive 2017 Holiday Guide #3.
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Chaplain (Capt.) Niphon Sukuan was sworn in Nov. 7 at the Lewis Main Chapel on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Sukuan will provide religious support for the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. Sukuan is the fourth Buddhist chaplain to be sworn into the Army and
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Chaplain (Capt.) Niphon Sukuan was sworn in Nov. 7 at the Lewis Main Chapel on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Sukuan will provide religious support for the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. Sukuan is the fourth Buddhist chaplain to be sworn into the Army and
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To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the November 2017 Spouse Magazine, click HERE, In this month's issue: <<< Jaw-dropping views <<< Day trip to Vancouver, WA <<< Visit Northwest Trek Wildlife Park <<< New homes in Lacey <<< Maritime theme defines Puget Sound style <<< New eats in Tacoma you
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There are few places in the South Sound where diners can travel through a world trip of food selections without having to get a passport. DuPont is becoming on of those locations, alongside Olympia\'s Fourth Avenue, Tacoma\'s Sixth Avenue and Pacific Avenue and the City of Destiny\'s Freighthouse Square. The city of
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Red Hot Thanksgiving I learned that I’m spending Thanksgiving with my boyfriend’s family. I’m not terribly happy about it. In fairness, the Stevens are as welcoming as you could possibly be to someone they wish wasn’t dating their son. However, I never feel quite at home there. Why? Here’s one of many. The
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I just ate a Hot Pocket. When it emerged from the microwave, it looked like something you might pull out of a clogged vacuum cleaner. It tasted like salted silicon. When the Tacoma Food Co-op opens, I’m going to stop eating Hot Pockets. That’s right, there is a distinct chance
Music
If you've never seen it before, I urge you to check out a Talking Heads video -- in general, but also this specific one of the band performing "Born Under Punches." The video, which is available on YouTube, captures the band at a very specific time in their career, at
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Husband and wife Malayka and Tom Gormally are highly respected Seattle artists who bring a world of experience to artworks that reflect on current social and political issues in a show called "Present/Tense" at Spaceworks Gallery. Born to immigrant Jewish parents in the San Francisco Bay area, Malayka lived for a
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American Idiot the musical was a sensation when it premiered in 2009 (and subsequently moved to Broadway in 2010). Based on the smash hit album by Green Day, the play featured all the music from the album plus Green Day songs from the album 21st Century Breakdown and "When It's Time,"
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Any true Pacific Northwesterner is a lover of the hops. If Washington had an official state beverage, it'd be a head-to-head tie between roasted bean concoctions and a good craft brew. Luckily, there are a plethora of local spots concocting beer for this very reason, with Forward Operating Base Brewery
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ANNOUNCER: Jackie and Dutch head to Lakewood's International District to visit a longtime local favorite, Yen Ching. This little oasis off of South Tacoma Way has presented Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine for decades now. JACKIE: When you think to yourself that you're hankering for Chinese food, Yen Ching is the
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He didn't know it yet, but young Kenneth Gorelick was destined for greatness and international fame. He was born in 1956 in Seward Park, a largely Jewish community in Seattle. As a child, he took up golf and the alto saxophone but seemed more gifted at the former than the
