Travel
While most of the world has gone indoors, that doesn't mean you can't explore the globe from the comfort of your own home. If you're looking to rekindle your inner explorer or just longing for a trip to the beach, read on to see some amazing ways to take a
Attractions
With a century of history behind it, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) offers families living on post a number of historical markers to visit. Make an afternoon of it. Combine history with a school-like field trip. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. The Meriwether Lewis Monument Just inside JBLM's Liberty Gate stands an
Military Life
With barbecue season ramping up, and people cooking and eating at home more often, meat and butcher shops offer choices you won't find at most grocery stores. These include specialty cuts of beef, freezer packs and exotic meats. So, if you are planning a special barbecue dinner or like to save
Outdoors
There is nothing more nostalgic than a good old fashioned backyard summer BBQ. Every year, millions purchase that new grill or smoker to create these memories. However, many of these BBQ feasts end up only featuring Grandma's potato salad and yesterday's casserole after common BBQ mistakes are made. Those new grills
Outdoors
There is something nostalgic about pitching a tent right in your backyard. Dragging the sleeping bags from the hall closet and frantically searching for a flashlight to be used to tell ghost stories long after you should be asleep. This is the year to bring that nostalgia back for the
Outdoors
From the local waters of Puget Sound, to the many hidden inlets, rivers and lakes, the South Puget Sound region is a waterfront paradise. Boardwalks and trails are boundless here and make you feel (almost) like walking on water. Places that you can see for miles with magnificent views and
Military Life
If you want to make a statement in your garden this summer, knowing where to resource unique plants, and knowing how to save, are two concepts every green thumb should know. We are blessed to garden in Zone 8b (that is how you define the South Sound) because most plants are
Features
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! With days beginning to warm up, so is the intense craving for a delicious, cool, sweet treat. Let's be honest, we're always craving ice cream, but the craving always intensifies in the summer months. So we've set out to find the
Online Newspapers
Once again, we provide our annual Summer Guide of the great Northwest -- a compilation of ideas to help you engage directly with all that the region offers. Of course, things are a little different this year than in the past. Just how does a media company present ideas for the
News Front
(Photo: Pararescuemen (PJs) from the 304th Rescue Squadron joined forces with Fox Company, 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion of the Army Reserve, to perform mission rehearsals and training and integration for the upcoming climbing season at Mount Rainier in support of the National Park Service. The 304 RQS PJs are
Military Life
Renovations announced for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) housing include new hardwood floors, new bathrooms and kitchens, and air conditioning to name a few. JBLM Garrison and Lincoln Housing updated the local community during a Facebook town hall last week, providing insights on renovations, as well as following up on the housing
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(Photo: Washington Air National Guardsmen prepare food boxes at the Food Lifeline Covid Response warehouse April 23 in Seattle. More than 250 Air and Army National Guardsmen are assigned to the warehouse where they are able to prepare, on average, 268 boxes an hour per line.) As one Washington Air National
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(Photo: Soldiers and sailors assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, unload care packages and Christmas gifts during mail call on FOB Farah, Dec. 15, 2019. Soldiers are reminded to abide by Department of Defense guidelines on receiving gifts during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Gifts distributed at the organizational level could
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Some services will open on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) earlier than others, Lt. Gen. Randy George told a town hall audience via Facebook, Tuesday. Openings this Saturday, May 2, will be Whispering Firs Golf Course, the MWR Skeet and Archery Ranges, Solo Point, and the Off Road Vehicle Park. There
Housing
(US AIR FORCE PHOTO) Renovations announced for Joint Base Lewis McChord housing include new hardwood floors, new bathrooms and kitchens, and air conditioning to name a few. JBLM Garrison and Lincoln Housing updated the local community during a Facebook town hall last week, providing insights on renovations, as well as following up
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Is it just me, or does saying “2008” fell weird to anyone else? Am I the only one who thinks “2008” sounds like cars should be flying and robots should be making my bed? Whether it sounds funny or not, there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s 2008 now. There’s
Military Life
TAKE-OUT SUGGESTIONS OF THE WEEK Located in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor, Il Lucano Ristorante is offering take-out only, Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday you can get 25 percent off all bottled wine with purchase of two entrees. Yes please! illucanoristorante.com/ Southern Kitchen in Tacoma is known for their
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Environmental stewardship is inherent in action throughout Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) as we reach 50 years of environmental stewardship focused on national defense on Earth Day April 22. Army and Air Force efforts align to the modernization of power projection platforms to ensure that service members can train, mobilize and deploy
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(Photo: Soldiers with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, guide a 3rd Brigade tank onto a ship at the port of Gwang Yang, South Korea, Feb. 29. The soldiers conducted redeployment operations for the brigade during the COVID-19 outbreak.) Each year, active-duty
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Southeastern Texas is home to an area known as the Golden Triangle made up of the cities of Beaumont, Orange and Port Arthur. While the oil riches from the early 1900s have faded, a former resident, Staff Sgt. Erica Myers, gave the region a renewed luster after being named the
