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Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel is excited to share their new renovations with the public. The $45 million dollar renovation project will be unveiled in phases over the next several months, starting with 40,000 square feet of additional gaming space, a portion that opened just before New Year's Eve. The
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Life was simple although difficult for the Bartlett family during the Depression Era. The eight Bartlett siblings worked on their family's farm in rural Deer Trail, Colorado. Their happy, simple life was interrupted with the outbreak of World War II. For a 10-year-old Albert Bartlett, this meant watching his favorite
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This season will mark the second annual Bonsai Solstice event at the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way. This unique event is centered on the bonsai tree, which many people choose to grow inside their homes as an artistic hobby. The living art known as bonsai is beautifully showcased within
Military Life
It seems hard to believe but the holidays are just around the corner. Before you know it, we will be ringing in the New Year and the countdown to the holiday season will begin again. It is a favorite time of the season for many families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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There are many beloved traditions within the community this time of year. Families are often busy decking their halls, trimming the tree, and decorating their house in the spirit of the season. While many Christmas traditions include family gatherings inside the home or visiting with Santa at special events, some
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What started as a celebration of the completion of the new City Hall in Port Orchard 17 years ago, has turned into a beloved annual tradition. The building featured new chimes in its clock tower, and during the unveiling, the chimes were rung to celebrate the city's efforts to build
Military Life
At the tender age of 7 years old, Celeste Betton began singing at her local church in Alabama without any clue as to where her voice was going to lead her in the future. Fast-forward to today, and Betton finds herself as a mother of three, Army wife currently residing
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This time of year, families begin planning where they will travel for the holidays, preparing menus full of food that will be eaten, and having dreams of a white Christmas. For some airmen stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the holiday cheer may be a bit different this year. Many will
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Kids and adults alike will be enthralled with Fort Nisqually's annual Halloween event. Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen has become a successful tradition over the past 20 years and will take place Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Guests will be able to
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The month of October usually means that there are a wide variety of Halloween-related events taking place. Children are probably busy picking out their costumes and planning what to do with their trick-or-treating loot. There is plenty of fun to be had before Halloween officially takes place at the end of
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Boat lovers of all ages will be thrilled with the 42nd Annual Olympia Harbor Days taking place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. This free, three-day festival aims to celebrate the history of tugboats in the South Sound. Guests of the festival can come down to Olympia's Percival Landing Park
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If you are new to the area, it is not hard to see why so many people fall in love with the state of Washington. Its serene, tree-lined lakes and rivers are appealing to many who are seeking adventure or looking to explore. One way to uniquely explore the area
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Shipwreck Beads is looking forward to hosting their 3rd Annual Artisan Market on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Their parking lot will soon be sprawling with over 70 vendors selling homemade goods. Shipwreck Beads is well known for having the world's largest selection of beads, which has actually been verified by
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With summer in full swing, many people are already thinking about how they will spend their 4th of July. It is the holiday that brings everyone together to celebrate the very freedoms that we enjoy each and every day. Whether you choose to stay at home to celebrate or travel
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It has been eight years since Sgt. Justin Norton was killed in action in Iraq. To his family and friends, that dark day still seems like yesterday. It is a pain that no amount of time can heal. Norton grew up in the small, quiet city of Rainier, and the
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Each year, the Lakewood Sister Cities Association holds a three-day festival highlighting the culture of one of its sister cities. This year, the organization is proud to bring the rich culture of Okinawa, Japan to the area with its 2014 International Festival and ArtsFest Celebration. The festival runs April 25 to
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Losing a loved one is devastating beyond words and a wound that never fully heals. In June, 2006, Gary and Chris Warnock of Rainier felt that pain when they tragically lost their son, Sgt. Justin D. Norton, when he was killed by an improvised explosive device during a deployment in
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Golfers streamed into the Tahoma Valley Golf Course in Yelm Aug. 11 looking forward to a round of 18 holes. The sky was overcast and it was a bit chilly, but that did not stop these golfers from rising early. This was no ordinary day of golf. Throughout the year,
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In the fall of 2012, the city of Lakewood welcomed 10-20 Services to the area. The company was the first of its kind in the United States and focuses specifically on the restoration of tactical equipment. These cleaning services offered an incredible opportunity for military personnel of Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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Although they did not grow up together, Patt O'Neil and Gale Cecil both fondly remember how involved they were with the 4-H club at separate times in their lives. O'Neil grew up with a sister who was actively involved in 4-H, and Cecil became involved with the organization when her