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In coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. Department of Defense has expanded eligibility for a benefit that will provide military families with another financial option for reducing the burden of the cost of dependent care, ultimately bolstering military readiness. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or
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When you walk into Precious Metalsmith in downtown Olympia, you see a regular jewelry store. You see the hustle and bustle of a hardworking family of employees doing what they love, you see many beautiful pieces of jewelry such as Celtic knot bracelets inlayed with jewels, custom gold necklaces and
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After a one-year hiatus, Portland's Hillstomp is back in action, romping from venue to venue and selling out shows with its swamp blues style. Armed with washboards, spoons, buckets and banjos, slide and stomp, the junkbox blues duo Henry Christian, guitar, and John Johnson, buckets - bring an assault of high-energy backwoods
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The president signed an executive order last week that changes how some crimes - including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder - are handled within the military justice system. The executive order makes changes to the Manual for Courts-Martial. The changes, among other things, move responsibility for the handling
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The new Community Park at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is nearing its completion. Construction crews have been hard at work in recent weeks laying the foundation for the four walkways that will weave through the planned green space located across from the Lewis Main Commissary. The area is
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I recently met a woman who was beautiful, intelligent, confident and creative. She has a PhD, she is a successful photographer and she is a world-traveler. She is also a visual voice for the people of Olympia. Her name is Jan Lewis, and she just completed Olympia Portrait Project, an 80-page
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At 28, Stacy Jones has released five CDs, played hundreds of shows and won multiple awards, including Washington Blues Society's "Best Female Vocalist of the Year" in 2010. Way to go girl! Shoot, by the time I was 28, my finest accomplishments were popping out two little hellions and developing
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At 28, Stacy Jones has released five CDs, played hundreds of shows and won multiple awards, including Washington Blues Society's "Best Female Vocalist of the Year" in 2010. Way to go girl! Shoot, by the time I was 28, my finest accomplishments were popping out two little hellions and developing a
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When it comes to picturesque coastal getaways, Cannon Beach is a destination that easily captures the hearts of visitors. Located on the stunning Oregon Coast, this charming seaside town offers a combination of natural beauty, artistic flair, and a relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for a memorable vacation. Whether you
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Friday, in Olympia, from 5-7 p.m., there is an art signing benefit for Safeplace put on by Compass Rose. This is the boutique's fifth time bringing in local artist and author Nikki McClure for signings to benefit the agency. Artist Mimi Williams will bring her whimsical linoleum block prints. The
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Taller-than-average Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist makes his way back to King's Books for his annual Signed Books and Wine Auction, put on by People for Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. The shindig goes down from 5-7 p.m. and features wines and signed books from Maria Semple, Garth Stein, Molly Ringwald, Bret
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Hopefully you've recovered from your Halloween hangover. ... First up is Bones Brigade: An Autobiography, directed by Stacey Peralta and starring Rodney Mullen, Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain and Tommy Guerrero. Showing at the Blue Mouse Theater in Tacoma Thursday night, this film follows the roller coaster life of
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Western Washington offers some of the most picturesque camping locations in the Pacific Northwest, with stunning coastal vistas, dense forests, and cascading waterfalls. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a novice looking to explore the outdoors, you'll find a plethora of options to choose from. Memorial Day weekend is the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The 62d Medical Squadron celebrated Nurse-Technician Appreciation Week May 6-12, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The week's purpose is to spotlight how nurses and medical technicians, whether uniformed, civilians, or contractors, exemplify excellence within the 62d MDS by providing quality healthcare services to promote fit, resilient,
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After winning 2011 and 2012 awards for Best Band in the Weekly Volcano's Best of Olympia reader's picks, as well as Best Funk/Jazz/Blues Band in the 2012 Oly Music Awards, it's high time funk masters Brown Edition made an album. Enter Soulpocalypse, a 12-track masterpiece from the 13-piece lineup featuring Miguel
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There are certain delicate things you don’t really mention in public, unless you’re me and you mention them just so someone else doesn’t notice first and embarrass the hell out of you — it’s sort of a way of shrugging and apologizing and getting it over with. And so I point
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There is a martial spirit to the sport of rugby that makes it appealing to military personnel who value raw physical courage, physical fitness, commitment, teamwork, self-discipline and trust. "The whole point of rugby is that it is, first and foremost, a state of mind, a spirit," French rugby player Jean
Health
Did you know that unmanaged stress can affect your overall well-being? Over time, unchecked stress levels can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, substance use and more. This is why VA incorporates stress management tools into so many of our programs and resources, including our mobile apps. During
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - On a Pacific Northwest winter day in early 1942, a U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant Colonel came to McChord Air Force Base searching for a few good men from the 17th Bombardment Group to join him on a secret mission. The mission would not be easy
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Here at The Weekly Volcano headquarters, we get a lot of emails about events, benefits and community happenings. While scrolling through the masses of suggestions, this Halloween feel-good story about a haunted house to help the hungry, stuck out. Assigned to the task, I called Tacoma resident Lillian Khan about her
