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    Articles by Bailey Josie
    Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.
    Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women...
    By Bailey Josie • October 6, 2024 7:00 am

    “It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

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    Courtesy of WSDOT.
    More freeway closures this weekend in South King...
    By Bailey Josie • September 25, 2024 10:02 am

    Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster” traffic, depending on the weather.

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    My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively...
    By Bailey Josie • September 21, 2024 9:30 am

    For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce up their living space, here are a few tips.

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    Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.
    Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend
    By Bailey Josie • September 19, 2024 3:17 pm

    For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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    Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities
    By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 4:50 pm

    It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest. Since then,…

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    I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.
    Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late...
    By Bailey Josie • September 9, 2024 1:11 pm

    Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early Sunday morning.

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    In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com
    Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts...
    By Bailey Josie • September 2, 2024 1:30 pm

    With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen public acces to art, heritage, science and historic preservation.

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    Over 200 haircuts were given out in 2023; this year hairstylists and barbers want to give out 500 free haircuts for Federal Way students. Photos courtesy of Bella Red Salon
    Free back-to-school haircuts Aug. 27
    By Bailey Josie • August 22, 2024 5:00 pm

    Event runs from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Town Square Park in Federal Way.

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    9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos
    WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out...
    By Bailey Josie • July 22, 2024 12:30 pm

    Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek re-election.

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    Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.
    12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program
    By Bailey Josie • July 10, 2024 8:11 pm

    In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of each women-owned business will be eligible to receive weekly raffle prizes.

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    U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo
    Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and...
    By Bailey Josie • July 8, 2024 3:14 pm

    U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle, Bellevue, Kent and Auburn.

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    Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image
    Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
    By Bailey Josie • April 30, 2024 3:12 pm

    Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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    Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services...
    By Bailey Josie • April 23, 2024 12:00 pm

    “Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get through what they’re going through.”

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    Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
    WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
    By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm

    The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

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    Youngwoon Hills rubs Onit Cafe in Federal Way with his wife, Jihyun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Onit Cafe delivers on bubble tea, Korean Ade...
    By Bailey Josie • March 11, 2024 11:30 am

    Since opening in December 2021, Onit has become a favorite spot in Federal Way for studying, getting work done, going on dates and plain old enjoying some food and beverages.

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    An attorney by day, Three Trees Yoga owner Shawn Harju had been a yogi at the studio for decades before she took over in 2022. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Mindful intentions are set at Three Trees Yoga
    By Bailey Josie • March 10, 2024 7:30 am

    “We try to make it so anyone can come in,” Harju said. “With people coming back from COVID, they really want to rest and people want to do more gentle yoga. We also do ‘yoga sleep’ — one hour of that is equivalent to four hours of sleep.”

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    Tokyo-Ya Ramen & Izakaya in Federal Way is a favorite stop thanks to its authentic Japanese cuisine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Itadaki-masu: Tokyo-Ya Ramen ranks high for Japanese cuisine
    By Bailey Josie • March 9, 2024 10:30 am

    Local ramen shop wins best Japanese food in Best of Federal Way contest.

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    Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
    By Bailey Josie • March 4, 2024 3:25 pm

    Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

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    Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)
    Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet...
    By Bailey Josie • February 9, 2024 12:15 pm

    Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17 and 18.

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    Photo courtesy of National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB investigators examine the MED plug from Alaska Airlines flight 1282.
    Report: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts...
    By Bailey Josie • February 7, 2024 9:48 am

    On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation when the MED plug broke away and the cabin immediately depressurized.

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