Health
Shedding those extra pounds can be beyond stressful, and often, asking for help can only add to that stress. "I want to be clear, I don't judge," said 1st Lt. Paula Beer, Outpatient Nutrition Clinic chief at Madigan Healthcare System. "I eat cake, too. I like to talk about why they
Business News
Are you a big Major League Soccer fan, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Sounders FC? Do you want a limited edition piece of memorabilia for your collection plus a chance to get some free gas? Then get ready to make a donation for a good cause on Saturday,
Spouses
Amber Strickland-Mearns' legs burned more than ever. The steep climb and sharp switchbacks weren't exactly what she had imagined when she mapped out a nearly four-mile hike near Mount Rainier National Park's Narada Falls recently. Hiking for Strickland-Mearns, 27, has become a newfound hobby since her husband, Staff Sgt. Thomas Mearns,
News Articles
House Armed Services Committee member and U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9) recently introduced a bill designed to ensure equality of benefits and treatment for all military and veteran spouses - regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identification. The Military Spouse Equal Treatment Act of 2012 was introduced by Smith to
Reviews
Jake: Recently expanded to include the neighboring smoothie bar, the Moon Rise Café in Lakewood offers breakfast and lunch at a reasonable price and a relaxed setting. I arrived mid week to a packed café, which was a good indicator that breakfast at the Moon Rise Café just might live
Music
Leezy Soprano, the M.C. from 45th and perhaps the most popular MC from Tacoma right now, just released an official album titled "All Due Respect." It's a pretty clear message. Soprano feels he's the best doing it in Tacoma and he's out to get his props. Leezy is locally big
Stage
Tacoma artist Holly Senn is going places - both literally and figuratively. Figuratively she's going places because at this stage in her career she may well be Tacoma's most successful up-and-coming visual artist. Literally she's going to Portland and Seattle, and who knows where she may go next. She's preparing for
Archives
I remember once having this really bizarre dream that I was being chased by giant pimento olives around a canyon, and when I woke up I couldn’t decide if it was a nightmare or the best experience I’ve ever had. But then later in the day I realized that—even though
Archives
I remember once having this really bizarre dream that I was being chased by giant pimento olives around a canyon, and when I woke up I couldn’t decide if it was a nightmare or the best experience I’ve ever had. But then later in the day I realized that—even though
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODETM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> On Sale Friday at 10am First Aid Kit.
Focus
Growing up playing sports and being a part of the rowing team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Capt. Christina Payne has always enjoyed being a team player. But just being another team member wasn't her fate as she makes her mark on the
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Farmers Market. Olympia - Downtown. Mark Iler. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill. Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill. Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall. Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTICMatrix Coffee House. Lewis County. Elizabeth Salix. All Ages. 8 pm. $6.STAR Center. Tacoma. Family-Friendly Outdoor Concerts, with Nancy Stewart. All Ages. 12 pm. NC.Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar. Gig Harbor. Organic Sol. 7 pm.BLUESBuffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge. Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm.Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tahoma Tea and Co. Tacoma - Downtown. Fleur Jack, Jill Cohn. All Ages. 7 pm. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown. Gig Harbor. Spare Thyme. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge. Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar. Vashon. One Nite
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC South Tacoma Farmers Market. Tacoma - South. Ron Fowler. All Ages. 12 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill. Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Chicago Blues Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. City Hall Saloon and Eatery. Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza. Tacoma - South. Acoustic Couch Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill. Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss. Tacoma - Downtown. Palmer Junction. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge. Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room. Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash