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Domestic Violence Impact Panel will meet one evening a month | Guest letter
By RAE IWAMOTO, Federal Way Municipal Court administrator “This was a life-changing experience.” Could sitting in a courtroom…
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Calling all former arts commissioners in Federal Way
The search is on for former arts commissioners. This year’s arts commissioners have decided to hold the first…
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Our righteousness is killing us | Sex in the Suburbs
I just returned from Washington, D.C., where I was privileged to be part of a Sexuality Education Advocacy…
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Nautilus Elementary’s K-8 experiment
A year-long experiment at Nautilus Elementary is almost over — and the school is already gearing up for…
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Missoula Children’s Theatre tour brings Federal Way woman back home
By Holly Rose, Knutzen Family Theatre Shawna Smith, born and raised in Federal Way, is back home again…
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Federal Way’s Biggest Loser: We have a winner
They lost — and no one could be happier about it. The Federal Way Community Center’s Biggest Loser…
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Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection’s last day: April 1
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the closure of its Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, located at its corporate headquarters in Federal…
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An ode to dairy farms and life’s little things | Nandell Palmer
For a few years now, I’ve been coming up with ways on how to be more grateful to…
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Spring fashion show: Project fundraiser in Federal Way
The art of high fashion is coming to Federal Way. Federal Way High School student Michael Delk Jr.,…
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Ovarian cancer, hospice care and the circle of life | Jan’s Journal
What a difference one day can make. On Friday, March 13, spring flowers pushed their beautiful colors to…
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Barbie turns 50: Lessons in real beauty and women’s history | Sex in the Suburbs
Barbie is turning 50. I’m not sure if it’s fitting or ironic that this momentous occasion coincides with…
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Coffee talk: Local soldiers share military insight
The U.S. Army welcomed visitors to learn more about its organization during an informal question-and-answer session at Marista’s…
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Demand for housing and human services rises rapidly in the Federal Way area
By Jason Johnson, City of Kent Housing and Human Services The need for housing and human services is…
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Federal Way’s Biggest Loser: Learning by the pound
A'ndria Salcedo loves competition. This love of competition has brought the 28-year-old third-grade teacher to number one in…
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Upcoming arts and entertainment in Federal Way: March, April, May, June
Free live jazz Marine View Church is launching “Jazz LIVE at Marine View,” a series of concerts featuring…
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Decatur Concert Choir’s Cabaret 2009 will be March 13
Decatur High School’s Concert Choir will present “The Stars Are Out Tonight” on Friday, March 13. Choir members…
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Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby | Jan’s Journal
Home cooking is a tricky chore — especially when my children accuse me of trying to poison them…
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Writer’s Retreat will feature Pulitzer winner and Poet Laureate
Writers, break out your trusty pencils or keyboards. It’s time once again for the third annual Federal Way…
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Dad buys 41 grocery items for $1 | Nandell Palmer column
Yes, Virginia, I know that you’ve been asking a myriad of questions over the past few months. Despite…
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Talk to your teens about sex | Sex in the Suburbs
I understand that you can be a well-meaning, wonderful parent and wake up one day with a 13-year-old,…