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Homework from the hospital bed: Double lung transplant recipient earns degree
Mary Ann Wiley never gives up. She never lets things get her down, and until recently, she never…
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Medical marijuana in WA: Politics and conclusions | Part 5 of series
The Overton Window refers to a range of ideas considered acceptable at a particular moment. The theory was…
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Red, White and Blues Festival: Fireworks, food, music and more on July 4
It’s a day of Red, White and Blues this Fourth of July in Federal Way. This year’s annual…
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Kick for Nick: Soccer balls help U.S. military connect with kids in the Middle East
Federal Way is helping a Bonney Lake student rally for soccer balls to be distributed to children in…
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My mother’s butt | Jan’s Journal
June 26, 2009 We reach an invisible point in our lives in which the petty importance of youthful…
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FW Symphony’s Garden Tour will feature master gardeners and amazing views
The Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour lineup has been announced. The annual event will help support the upcoming…
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Go green with composting, recycling and the worm bin
Do-it-yourself composting, green cleaning and recycling will be topics of conversation at the Federal Way Farmer’s Market. The…
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Medical marijuana in WA: Bubble bath and higher education | Part 4 of series
Aside from smoking marijuana, some patients prefer to soak in it. Sue Watson, who runs the Emerald Cross…
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Free movies and concerts in Federal Way this summer
The Summer Sounds Concerts and the Outdoor Cinema Series begins in mid-July and runs through August. This year’s…
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Economy got you stressed? Try a free workshop June 25
The economic environment continues to look bleak for many Federal Way residents, but all is not lost. The…
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Horror convention: Fans and celebs unite at Crypticon Seattle
By B.L.Morgan, Federal Way author The weekend of June 5-7 was exciting to say the least. I’m going…
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Sobriety leads to success for Truman grad
Just a few years ago, it seemed doubtful Breana Jack would graduate, let alone on time. Now she…
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Bird brains and the mommy car speech | Jan’s Journal
June 10, 2009 A pair of cute brown and black barn swallows has swooped in to build a…
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When fathers are away, grief will stay | Nandell Palmer
Recently, I attend a high school graduation for a young man I had only met once. His mother,…
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Tale of an unused piano in Federal Way
What to do with a grand piano? That’s what the Federal Way Arts Commission had to ask. Several…
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Medical marijuana in WA: Academics and the turning tide | Part 3 of series
The Institute of Medicine is an authoritative voice in the nation’s medical community. In 1997, the non-profit institute…
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Flag Day ceremony in Federal Way | Video slideshow
An annual flag day ceremony was held at 10 a.m. June 13 at the King County Weyerhaeuser Aquatic…
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Milking vacation for all it’s worth | Jan’s Journal
May 20, 2009 Lately, it seems as if everyone travels somewhere during school breaks. Last year we went…