Features
The readers have spoken! And O'Blarney's Irish Pub on Martin Way is a triple threat. Not only has it been selected as the Best Lunch Spot for it's great food, but also as the Best Sports Bar and Meeting Place. As you enter, you'll find a family dining area to the
Stage
Last year, Olympia Family Theater was recognized with an Excellence in the Arts Award in a gala at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts. This year, we choose the amazing couple behind the success of OFT as our Best Theater Couple: Jen and Ted Ryle. Founded in 2006 by Jen
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Historically, dogs are known as man's best friend. However, in some cases, they are much more than a friend - they are a lifeline. The Yakima-based Paws for Heroes organization was created to raise and train puppies that can eventually become service dogs that will help ensure veterans' safety and
Health
We all know that through TRICARE, military dependents can receive healthcare. But did you know that TRICARE also has a dental insurance option? The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is open to all active-duty Servicemembers, including those in the National Guard and Reserve. The only stipulation is that in order to
News Front
The Army may soon place nutritionists, physical therapists and sports trainers at the unit level to improve individual readiness, said Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper. The idea is "to really start looking at soldiers as professional athletes," Esper said Friday morning while speaking at the Center for Strategic and
News Front
How many of us have already abandoned our New Year's health and fitness resolutions? You know, the cycle of being psyched about your new regimen for a few weeks before going back to old habits and routines. Sometimes the support and inspiration of community makes all the difference, and for the
News
Many veterans are pursuing second careers post separation from the military. Many out of necessity, of course, as there are bills to pay and children to feed. Yet how many are pursuing their dream careers or passionately starting their own businesses? For Maj. Heidi Leonard, it was worth the hard
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A car accident, an assault, a combat injury -- trauma can arrive in many forms, and its trail can leave behind newfound social anxieties. New people, situations and experiences can simply add up to too many unknowns and uncertainties for those adjusting to life after severe distress. Introducing safe ways to
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Reading the user directions on your new fire extinguisher while facing a real fire isn't the best idea. "When my children told me they wanted to deep-fry a turkey on their visit for Thanksgiving, I went out and bought a fire extinguisher," said Cheri Sutton, a civilian
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Some may think "conscious breathing" classes are absurd - why take a class for something that occurs naturally? Well, many people breathe shallowly and it affects their mental and emotional state. Restricted breathing is a learned response triggered by pent-up emotions like anger, fear, sadness and stress, according to experts.
South Sound Cinema
Boy, Tacoma sure does have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to film festivals, huh? In the fall, as we're ramping up to prestige movie season, we have the Tacoma Film Festival. Then, at the end of winter, in the lead-up to the Academy Awards, the Destiny City Film
South Sound Cinema
The first Academy Awards were presented May 16, 1929, in the ballroom of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Nowadays, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences claims its televised ceremony attracts a billion viewers. That's nonsense, of course; a study by The Hollywood Reporter found worldwide viewership was probably fewer
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The Chief of Air Force Reserve approved changes to the Active Guard Reserve program recently. The Human Capital Management Leadership Team briefed Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, providing viable
Military Life
Driving on Interstate 5 during commute hours may look more like the parking lot you just left. Puget Sound population growth is currently in the top 30 for the nation -- traffic is expected to become even more challenging. There are alternative transportation options to get around Joint Base Lewis-McChord and
Military Life
Articulate and polite, Tabitha Johnson personifies the Latin aphorism of carpe diem, which means "seize the day." "I think it is important to be involved in what interests you as you figure out what you want to do in life," she said. A senior at Lt. Gen. W.H. Harrison Preparatory School, an
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the February 2019 Spouse Magazine, click HERE, In this month's issue: <<< Enjoy the scenic Seattle waterfront <<< NBA team offers military discounts <<< Protestant Women of the Chapel <<< St. Martin's University to offer new nursing program <<< Skilled trades offer a
Spouses
Molly Blake will unveil a special guest on Christmas, someone who is an even bigger hero to her daughters than Santa Claus: their dad. She'll use technology to enable her deployed husband, Marine Corps Lt. Col. Peter Blake, to participate in the morning festivities. "We'll prop him up on the
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Whether you call it "snowmageddon," "snowpocalypse," or just enough snow to matter, one thing is certain, the Sound Sound is losing their damn minds. Before the white stuff started to give the ground a proper dusting, the hordes were in a panic, swiping every loaf of bread and stalk
Business News
Mo and Angie Aliabadi know how to thank Soldiers and their families. "We benefit from the presence of and sacrifices these men and women (make)," Aliabadi said as he sat in his immaculate office at South Tacoma Auto. "They serve us every day, and we would like to serve them
Travel
With the hustle and bustle of military life, sometimes you need to get away for some couple time. The Cameo Heights Mansion, set amidst a 400-acre orchard and vineyard, is the perfect getaway. Sitting on a bluff overlooking the Walla Walla River, this charming bed and breakfast is conveniently located
