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    Articles by Rudi Alcott
    The Mirror announces 3 new members of editorial board
    The Mirror announces 3 new members of editorial...
    By Rudi Alcott • February 26, 2013 4:36 pm

    This year, we have three expiring seats that opened due to term limits. Leaving the board are Matthew Jarvis, Nandell Palmer and Amye Bronson-Doherty.

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    Check out the 2013 special section on Literacy Awareness Month in The Mirror's print edition or online at federalwaymirror.com/green_editions
    Young imaginations bring Mirror’s literacy section to life
    By Rudi Alcott • February 22, 2013 7:56 pm

    Each February, we get the pleasure of producing one of our most-read special sections of the year.

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    With genes like these, longevity is in style | Rudi Alcott
    With genes like these, longevity is in style...
    By Rudi Alcott • December 23, 2012 7:41 pm

    My eldest son came home from school the other night with a project in hand for extra credit. He received points for each past familial generation that he was able to put together.

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    Federal Way Mirror seeks applicants for editorial board
    Federal Way Mirror seeks applicants for editorial board
    By Rudi Alcott • December 7, 2012 4:59 pm

    In March 2011, The Mirror formed the editorial board with the purpose of bringing together community members of the greater Federal Way area to address important issues.

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    The general theory of relevance | Rudi Alcott
    The general theory of relevance | Rudi Alcott
    By Rudi Alcott • November 21, 2012 1:37 pm

    Recently, I was talking to one of my good friends at Highline Community College, and he asked me if I had crossed the threshold.

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    Federal Way Mirror announces couponer of the month | Winner saves 85 percent
    Federal Way Mirror announces couponer of the month...
    By Rudi Alcott • May 18, 2012 7:58 pm

    The winning reader had a savings of an astonishing 85 percent. Paying only 15 cents on the dollar at places as varied as Walgreens, Rite Aid, Petco and Bartell won Meladee Smith of Federal Way a $100 gift card to the retailer of her choice — Albertson’s.

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    Throughout April
    Win $100 in the Federal Way Mirror’s coupon...
    By Rudi Alcott • March 29, 2012 8:48 pm

    Want to win $100 just for saving money? The Mirror is sponsoring a contest in April to find the most coupon-savvy shopper in Federal Way.

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    Best of Federal Way 2012 award winners were honored March 14 at the Federal Way Community Center.
    Federal Way Mirror’s Best of 2012 award winners...
    By Rudi Alcott • March 16, 2012 6:10 pm

    Check out a full list of winners along with photos from The Mirror’s awards celebration.

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    New member of Mirror’s editorial board | Rudi Alcott
    New member of Mirror’s editorial board | Rudi...
    By Rudi Alcott • February 29, 2012 3:05 pm

    Amye Bronson-Doherty will fill the slot vacated by Mel West for the next year.

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    Kudos to the imaginations of Federal Way kids | Rudi Alcott
    Kudos to the imaginations of Federal Way kids...
    By Rudi Alcott • February 24, 2012 8:38 pm

    Each February, we get the pleasure of producing one of our most-read special sections of the year.

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    Best Of Federal Way 2012 awards coming March 14
    Best Of Federal Way 2012 awards coming March...
    By Rudi Alcott • February 23, 2012 9:20 pm

    On Wednesday, March 14, The Mirror will unveil the winners in the 14th annual Best Of Federal Way voting.

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    Christmas musings I think | Rudi Alcott
    Christmas musings I think | Rudi Alcott
    By Rudi Alcott • December 13, 2011 2:24 pm

    When did Christmas become a season of asking? I thought it was a season of giving. I think I’ll rename it a season of fleecing.

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    Basketball season dawns anew | Rudi Alcott
    Basketball season dawns anew | Rudi Alcott
    By Rudi Alcott • November 18, 2011 9:26 pm

    For me, as a product of Indiana, there is no truer sport than high school and college basketball. They embody what I think sports are all about.

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    New game plan for Microsoft | Rudi Alcott
    New game plan for Microsoft | Rudi Alcott
    By Rudi Alcott • November 15, 2011 5:26 pm

    So, Microsoft, what seems to be the hold-up here? I want to spend money with you, but you have a product that no one, not even me — your biggest fan — will use.

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    The Mirror will still deliver quality | Publisher’s note
    The Mirror will still deliver quality | Publisher’s...
    By Rudi Alcott • November 3, 2011 10:07 pm

    On Jan. 6, 2012, the Federal Way Mirror will change delivery dates to Fridays.

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    Sand sculpting: Federal Way leaders deserves kudos | Rudi Alcott
    Sand sculpting: Federal Way leaders deserves kudos |...
    By Rudi Alcott • October 24, 2011 10:51 pm

    One thing that the community has been asking me about is the status of the August sand sculpture competition.

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    Eugene Montgomery helps children exit a train April 27 at the Tacoma Amtrak station as part of his KOSS program. The train ride rewards students for behaving and getting good grades.
    Train ride to Portland rewards good kids |...
    By Rudi Alcott • May 3, 2011 3:46 pm

    During the spring of each year, the seeds grow for one of Federal Way’s finest non-profits. In April, these seeds…

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    Introducing The Mirror’s inaugural editorial board | Rudi Alcott
    Introducing The Mirror’s inaugural editorial board | Rudi...
    By Rudi Alcott • February 28, 2011 10:30 pm

    For the past couple of years, I have wanted to start an editorial board for the community of Federal Way….

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    The Mirror forms inaugural editorial board | Rudi Alcott
    The Mirror forms inaugural editorial board | Rudi...
    By Rudi Alcott • December 27, 2010 3:05 pm

    As we move into 2011, it is now time to put together one of the programs that I have wanted to do since taking over the helm at The Mirror.

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    Sand sculptor Charlie Beaulieu
    World Championship of Sand Sculpting: Sneak peak of...
    By Rudi Alcott • August 17, 2010 7:13 pm

    World Championship of Sand Sculpting competition will take place Sept. 8 to Oct. 3 in downtown Federal Way.

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