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Readers and community members share memories of 9/11

Federal Way residents reflect on where they were when the 2001 terror attacks happened.

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How did Todd Beamer High School get its name? From a hero

The sun had just risen on Sept. 11, 2001 when Todd Morgan Beamer boarded United Airlines Flight 93.

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New data dashboard tracks COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated, vaccinated people

Information compiled by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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State Fair in Puyallup to require face coverings at all times

Indoors and outdoors

A Link light rail train travels underneath the University of Washington during testing to open the new line to Northgate. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Northwest

Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages

Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2

Federal Way Symphony. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way performance groups fine-tune musical messages during pandemic

Federal Way Chorale and Federal Way Symphony among those anticipating in-person seasons.

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Cast members of “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol.”

News

Centerstage Theatre puts a spotlight on diversity and human rights

Federal Way organization is heading into a fully in-person 2021-2022 season.

Rajiv Nagaich is an elder law attorney, author, adjunct law school professor, and retirement planning visionary who has achieved national recognition for his cutting-edge work with retirees and his contributions to the practice of elder law. He is the founder of two firms based in Federal Way: Life Point Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, and AgingOptions, a firm that provides retirement-related education to consumers and professionals.

Life

‘Back to normal’ could be the worst thing to happen for some seniors | Senior Lifestyles

Is it over yet? COVID, that is?

Screenshot of Voice of America footage from the August 2021 scene at Kabul’s international airport in Afghanistan.

Opinion

What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column

The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…

In a three-day event ahead of the November 2020 elections, the voting center at Federal Way’s Performing Arts and Event Center saw 1,433 voters, which included 466 newly registered voters. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence

Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 McLaren GT. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2021 McLaren GT

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Kia Carnival SX. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

By Larry Lark, contributor

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal told a crowd in Port Angeles he would like to see school districts have the ability to increase their local levies. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Opinion

Message from state superintendent regarding school employee vaccinations

After a year and a half of remote and hybrid learning, my top priorities as our school buildings…

JoAnn Andro at Poverty Bay in Federal Way, where she hosted one of five coffee meet and greets for her volunteers and fostering families. Courtesy photo

Life

Volunteers deliver hope for local fostering families

Courtesy of Mary Aronen

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Letters to the Editor

Local student is ready for the real college experience | Letters

It was my hope that starting in the fall quarter would mean in-person classes and no restrictions. Unfortunately,…

Patricia Ruth Tomich | Obituary

Obituaries

Patricia Ruth Tomich | Obituary

September 20, 1931 - August 9, 2021

A Sept. 10, 2020, satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)

Opinion

Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us

The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…

Car review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited

Life

Car review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited

By Larry Lark, contributor

Car review: 2021 Lexus LC 500

Life

Car review: 2021 Lexus LC 500

By Larry Lark, contributor