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During the holidays, you’ve just gotta believe | Kay Miller

When our daughter, Kelly, was little, Steve and I told her about Santa. We explained that Santa’s elves…

Truman High School senior Maria Ramirez works on her presentation board for her research on facial expressions and the perfect ratio for her biology class with Dawn Brown.

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Truman science students study human attraction, toilet seats

As any teacher or student can tell you, the short time between Thanksgiving break and winter break can…

For every tree taller than 6 feet purchased at the Local Boys Christmas tree lot

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Christmas tree lots brace for busy weekend

Christmas is less than two weeks away, and those still needing a tree can simultaneously purchase the decoration…

Ice covers a fountain outside the Federal Way Community Center on Dec. 8. The community center

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Baby it’s cold outside: Federal Way weather forecast

Forecast Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the mid-30s, lows in the lower 20s. Southeast wind to 10 mph. Thursday:…

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Centerstage will bring a bit of director Alan Bryce’s heritage and holiday traditions. For its holiday English panto…

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‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and British panto at Centerstage

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Shyan Selah joins Dean Tolson and an array of local dancers Dec. 5 at The Commons mall. They will perform and inspire during an all-ages hip-hop event 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the mall.

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Shyan Selah mixes hip-hop with positive message Dec. 19

Shyan Selah, Brave New World and the Brave Foundation will present Shyan LIVE! at 6 to 8 p.m.…

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Ninth Avenue Dance of Federal Way will be taking their production of The Nutcracker this year to the…

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Ninth Avenue Dance presents ‘The Nutcracker’

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Hot charity: Fire department seeks food and toys

The annual Community Food and Toy Drive for Des Moines and Federal Way is under way at all…

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Positive vibes: Shyan Selah and Dean Tolson Dec. 5 at The Commons mall

Shyan Selah and former Seattle Sonics player Dean Tolson will be at The Commons mall from noon to…

Participants in the Lakota PTA Reflections program

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Bring back the art: Lakota PTA rejuvenates student creativity

After being away for many years, a familiar program is back at Lakota Middle School — and is…

Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson talks to Todd Beamer High School students on Dec. 1.

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Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson speaks at Todd Beamer High School

For Keith Wheeler, principal at Todd Beamer High School's Academy of Global Leadership and Economics, he was just…

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Miracle on 320th Street: The Decatur High School Concert Choir, along with the choir boosters, will present “Miracle…

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Holiday music: ‘Miracle on 320th Street,’ ‘Color of Coloratura,’ ‘Traditional Sounds of Christmas’

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If porn is ‘mainstream,’ safe sex should be, too | Amy Johnson

Recently, Oprah Winfrey featured Jenna Jameson, a former pornography star, and Violet Blue, a sexuality educator and San…

Federal Way resident and business owner Jim Davis installed 10 solar panels on his own roof. He now owns and operates Pacific NW Solar Inc.

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Federal Way solar power business promotes DIY installation

Federal Way resident Jim Davis has combined the do-it-yourself mentality, and an environmentally-friendly train of thought, to create…

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Grief and the holidays: How you can cope

There is nothing harder than losing a loved one. During the holidays, that loss can seem overwhelming. Jean…

Chelsea Hagen and Mario Santos melt chocolate for brownies in a do it yourself double boiler.

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Truman students cook up culinary careers

There’s something cooking at Truman High School. The school has undergone a major overhaul since last year. Truman…

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Pilates is not for sissies | Jan’s Journal

The blogs written by Highline Community College faculty and students in The Mirror’s Fitness 101 this fall are…