Obituaries
Walt Williams | Obituary
May 10, 1944 – April 3, 2025
Life
Centerstage’s “Trouble in Mind” masterfully shows a timeless script
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., through April 20.
Life
Social isolation and chronic loneliness in the elderly | Guest column
As the global population ages, social isolation and chronic loneliness among the elderly have emerged as pressing public…
Northwest
Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval
The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.
Life
Understanding ageism and how to fight back
Fact: As of 2020, Baby Boomers made up approximately 21% of Washington state’s population.
Northwest
Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget
State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.
News
Measles detected in King County infant
The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…
Northwest
WA lawmakers light up plan for cigarette tax hike
Bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), says it would help cover societal costs linked to tobacco…
Obituaries
Ramona Lee (Heinle) Fanning | Obituary
January 31, 2025, age 76, passed peacefully in Auburn, WA. Just like in life, with her loving family…
Opinion
Washington state sets an example with performance audits | Brunell
In his first month as president, Donald Trump has shaken our federal government to the core. Many argue…
Northwest
‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for Trump
Gov. Bob Ferguson and others oppose many of the president’s orders
Life
Centerstage’s ‘Miss Holmes’ presents the classic literary detective with a twist
“Miss Holmes” runs through Feb. 23. Performances take place on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Life
What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.
Opinion
Grateful for the opportunity to serve Federal Way | David Larson
“I have many options available to me in retirement, but retirement will not change my belief that life…