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Nandell Palmer

Pigeon poop soils the sidewalk at the Federal Way Transit Center.

Opinion

Pigeon poop peeves passengers at Federal Way Transit Center | Write a Blessing

The weather is chilly and gray as a Seattle attorney waits patiently in line for the Sound Transit…

Opinion

Diversity should be celebrated, not scorned | Nandell Palmer

As a man of color who celebrates diversity in all areas of life, I was appalled after reading…

Opinion

When parents are schooled by their own children | Palmer

I still remember that Saturday morning some years ago when my family and I drove northbound on 1st…

Opinion

Brave FW bus driver blocks boy’s bullets | Nandell Palmer

I don’t know about you, but for the past few months, there seems to have been an Armageddon…

Bob Darrigan

Opinion

Let’s celebrate Bob Darrigan’s service | Nandell Palmer

When I first thought about those poignant words, they fit nicely with one individual in our community who…

Elizabeth Dillard-Heron (seated in center with the blue showing on her pants) was honored at the 2009 I Celebrate You event.

Life

Federal Way octogenarian keeps Indiana in her heart

Every year has the potential to leave its indelible marks on history. But some, more than others, have…

A scene from the 2012 FUSION summer arts festival at Dumas Bay Centre.

Life

Le Moulin Rouge paints FUSION green | Nandell Palmer

Americans are fascinated with Paris. And you can count on things Parisian to transform any run-of-the-mill soiree into…

As seen at Federal Way High School in memory of Tope Akinlosotu

Opinion

The life and time of Tope Akinlosotu | Nandell Palmer

The coroner’s report will perhaps state that the charismatic boy died of drowning on the evening of Sunday,…

Opinion

Health care through the eyes of caregivers | Nandell Palmer

Last November, Washingtonians voted I-1163 into law. The new law requires better training and more accountability for long-term…

Opinion

When does a wedding become a marriage? | Nandell Palmer

With President Obama recently affirming same-sex unions, coupled with Kathleen’s plight, I’m forced to explore this controversial thesis:…

Opinion

Law, kindness and ethics share same room | Nandell Palmer

Last week when I learned of the late Mirror columnist Walter Backstrom’s passing, I was speechless, to say…

Opinion

Power of prayer in Federal Way | Nandell Palmer

If there’s ever a time we need prayer in our nation, it’s now.

Opinion

Casey Treat’s redhead daughter weds South African groom | Nandell Palmer

On April 29, 2011, the world witnessed a seismic celebration with the nuptials between the Duke and Duchess…

Opinion

Federal Way power outage brings bliss | Nandell Palmer

Don’t you just hate it when the Pacific Northwest is in the news globally for the wrong reasons?…

Opinion

Federal Way pastors share stage with Joel Osteen | Nandell Palmer

Rich Stearns, CEO of World Vision, and two Federal Way pastors shared the stage with televangelist Joel Osteen…

Opinion

Good health is the ultimate holiday gift | Nandell Palmer

The Christmas lights twinkled from the stately tree near the grand piano, bedecked with tinsels and other decorative…

Opinion

Gifts from grass-roots heroes | Nandell Palmer

To hear people speak from the heart, just attend a funeral service or a wedding reception. Some of…

Dr. Andre Sims

Life

Muscle men take Federal Way by storm | Nandell Palmer

They break baseball bats on their backs, rip telephone books in two, and bust up bricks and cinderblocks…

I Celebrate You is an event that honors the Federal Way community's unsung heroes.

Opinion

Celebrate Federal Way’s unsung heroes | Nandell Palmer

The nomination process for I Celebrate You 2011 is under way. Every year, it has become a bittersweet…

Opinion

Make laughter your medicine of choice | Nandell Palmer

I just love this line by Dr. Sun Wolf: “Watching a child’s laughter teaches a candle’s flame how…