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Owners Matt Ottenbach, top row in the black hoodie, and Liz Houck, top row in the blue tank top, pose with several teachers at the new Federal Way yoga studio.

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Expand Yoga opens its second location in Federal Way

The yoga studio first started in Tacoma in 2011.

A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

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Buildings A and B of Woodbridge’s campus plan on the former Weyerhaeuser campus are projected to come online this year.

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Big business developments this year in Federal Way

List includes new tenant at former Metropolitan Market building.

Best of Federal Way event takes place March 8, 2023, at the Federal Way Community Center. Booths open at 5 p.m. and the award presentation begins at 7 p.m.

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Mirror’s Best of Federal Way celebration set for March 8

The Mirror will host the Best of Federal Way 2023 celebration March 8 at the Federal Way Community…

Owners Stephen Kostresh and Carla Kostresh pictured inside the Federal Way Buds and Blooms location on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Valentine’s Day is the ‘Super Bowl of flowers’ for local shop

This year, the Federal Way Buds and Blooms has prepared over 500 orders for the February holiday.

Inside Fitness 19, all that is left is the lockers and the company’s logo desk as of November. Ben Ray/the Mirror

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Fitness 19 closes Federal Way location

All members granted memberships to LA Fitness.

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

A sign in the produce section says “Welcome to Fresh Federal Way.” Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Amazon Fresh opens for business in Federal Way

The grocery store is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

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Federal Way’s newest liquidation store Save By The Day offers unreal prices

Save By The Day sells overstock items from Amazon, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Lowe’s and more.

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Ebony and Ivory Coffee owners find harmony in Federal Way

New coffee shop opened July 18.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.

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Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster…

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Dick’s Drive-In hosts location reveal celebration for community

The company announced last week the ninth location is opening in Federal Way in 2023.

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Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way

This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.

Turkey cranberry sandwich and cup of creamy turkey soup (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Annie’s Lunch Counter slings fresh soup and sandwiches for folks on-the-go

The small deli has two locations at Jump Start Espresso in Federal Way

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…