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Meet the first Federal Way-area baby of 2009
Samantha Younger, 18, spent New Year’s Day in a hospital bed. Younger’s birth to a baby boy at…
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Federal Way mother of seven battles kidney failure
Time is of the essence for Tammy Aegerter, a Federal Way resident facing chronic and acute kidney failure.…
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Creative ways to deal with bad Christmas gifts
Another Christmas has come and gone. With the addition of a few pounds of holiday treats riding around…
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Christmas joy gets temporarily lost in a Federal Way parking lot | Jan’s Journal
An incredibly witty license plate holder caught my eye while driving a carpool home from Bellarmine Prep: “My…
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Keep your child’s skills sharp during the holiday break from school
By MORGAN GRIFFITH, Federal Way Sylvan Learning Center While a break from school is great for recharging your…
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Pay it forward: Christmas spirit shines at Waterbury Park apartments in Federal Way
Children at Waterbury-Park apartments in Federal Way were showered with gifts Dec. 20, thanks to the help of…
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Federal Way video stores and movie theaters stay open on Christmas Day
What is there to do once all the presents are unwrapped? While most businesses shut down on Christmas,…
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During the holidays, less truly is more | Jan’s Journal
“Less is more” is a quote learned in college, made famous by the architect/designer Ludwig Mies van der…
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Silence is bliss this holiday season | Column
By Jennifer L. Gray, Ph.D., Federal Way therapist Breathe in and out, slowly and deeply. Repeat three times.…
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Give the gift of travel this holiday season | Column
By JERRY VAUGHN, Travel Talk Not sure what to buy for friends and family this year? Consider the…
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Hanukkah 101: A glimpse of the Jewish celebration
In the holiday seasons, it’s often easy to forget that Christmas isn’t the only holiday being celebrated. It’s…
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Hot tamales sweeten a Christmas tradition | Tito Hinojos column
Have you ever seen a person eat so much that you wonder where they put all that food?…
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Teen cyberporn: Cell phones fuel illegal fad | Sex in the Suburbs
Many parents and teens see the world differently. Phrases such as “Geez, mom! What’s the big deal?” or…
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More than just a food bank: Multi-Service Center confronts poverty
The Multi-Service Center is well-known to Federal Way residents. The local food bank serves thousands of clients each…
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Don’t miss: Federal Way Chorale’s Christmas 2008 concert this weekend
“The Great Mystery and Wonder of Christmas” will run 8 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14…