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Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra comes to Federal Way on Jan. 17

The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to town at 2 p.m. Jan. 17. The program will feature over…

Scoop that dog poop!

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The eco-scoop on dog poop

By Jeanette Brizendine For The Mirror If you’ve got pets, you’ve got poop. Are there eco-friendly ways to…

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Local author M’ Roberts serves the forgotten ones | Nandell Palmer

You may have spotted him serving homeless men and women or doing some other community outreach projects, mentoring…

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Biggest Loser: Health and safety fair Jan. 23

The Federal Way Health and Safety Fair will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at the…

Bob Hash

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In memory of former Federal Way fire chief Bob Hash

Longtime firefighter and former Federal Way fire chief Bob Hash died on Dec. 31, 2009. He was 75…

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Day of Caring: Food and blanket drive Jan. 15

The Diversity Commission will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day food and blanket drive to benefit…

From inside the blood mobile

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Donate blood, get a free beer Jan. 22

Cascade Regional Blood Services has a new draw to get people to donate blood: Beer. “We want to…

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First FW baby of 2010

Federal Way’s first baby was born at 2:55 a.m. Jan. 1 at St. Francis Hospital. The baby girl…

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Holiday tree disposal and garbage service in Federal Way

• Waste Management will not collect garbage or recycling on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1). Collection days falling…

Alan Bryce

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Centerstage Theatre director Alan Bryce: Past, present and future

Alan Bryce, director of Centerstage Theatre, has been a fixture in the Federal Way arts scene for several…

Federal Way resident Gail Kesler has lost 55 pounds since starting with Healthy Edge.

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New Year’s resolutions: Local trainer finds The Healthy Edge

For many, New Year’s resolutions will involve health and fitness. Whether that goal be to eat better, lost…

Jessica Lam is collecting light strands for recycling. Proceeds from the lights go toward several local causes. One collection spot is set up in Lam's grandmother's yard. Part of Diane Cole's Christmas yard decorations is a wagon full of lights ready to be recycled. The proceeds from the lights in the wagon will go to Nautilus Elementary School.

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Teen recycles holiday lights, then donates proceeds

For Federal Way Public Academy student Jessica Lam, bundles of recycled Christmas lights translate into bundles of money…

Harry Honda helps unload bikes Dec. 22 at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church's Christmas House in Federal Way.

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Bikes for Kids: Labor of love benefits Federal Way youth | VIDEO

The Bikes for Kids program at Marine View Presbyterian Church fixes and donates about 300 bicycles a year…

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Upcoming entertainment: Symphony and Thistle Theatre

Orchestra is coming The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to town at 2 p.m. Jan. 17. The program…

David and Connie Kelliher annually go all-out when decorating their home for Christmas. The couple live at 29918 S. 300th Place.

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Twinkle twinkle little street: Neighbors indulge with Christmas lights

For a select few Federal Way residents, Christmas is all about spreading the joy and hanging hundreds upon…

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Surviving holiday stress | Dr. Gray

The holidays create more opportunities to spend time with friends and family as well as an undeniable amount…

Escorted by classmates

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Leticia’s last Christmas: School grants graduation wish at end of student’s life

Her wish has come true. Escorted by classmates, Leticia Grandos walks in, smiling brightly, to the notes of…

Sgt. Ronald Rorrie and the senior center’s Rusty Ford load boxes into cars.

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Toys for Tots: Courtesy of the U.S. Marines

The Federal Way Senior Center made a donation to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program on Dec.…

Jodi Sutcliff’s leadership class at Sequoyah Middle School.

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A beary special holiday donation from Sequoyah Middle School

South King Fire and Rescue got an extra cuddly donation on Wednesday in the form of 23 stuffed…

Tiffany Adamowski

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Holiday cheer, courtesy of beer

Here’s a thought for holiday gifts slightly off the beaten trail: Beer. Instead of the grocery store sale…