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Jog-a-thon will benefit Federal Way’s Elementary Track Program

Ed Barney is crazy to run once again. The Federal Way School Board member is an active participant…

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Yes, I will admit that I am a peripatetic person. Try as I might, I cannot help it…

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The lure of Redondo Beach for Russians, Ukrainians — and me | Nandell Palmer

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The Federal Way First campaign will hold a rally Oct. 31 to coincide with the final day of the season for the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Oct. 31 marks Federal Way Farmers Market’s last day of the season, Federal Way First rally

Members of the business community will promote Federal Way First on Saturday, Oct. 31, on the street corners…

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Operation Christmas Child is under way

Our Savior’s Baptist Church is the local relay center for Operation Christmas Child. Filling a shoebox with simple…

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Daylight savings: Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Oct. 31

Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November.…

A pet bunny in the arms of Jan Hallahan's daughter.

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How to handle an angry baby bunny | Jan’s Journal

Standing serenely at my kitchen sink, gazing out at warm sunshine filtering through dazzling fall foliage, an ominous,…

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Celebrating others also celebrates you | Nandell Palmer

In his celebrated book, “Outliers,” Malcolm Gladwell wrote with much encomiums about one Mr. Chance — a Chinese…

ACLU lawyer Rose Spidell speaks at the Street Law panel. Also on the panel are Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders and the school district's lawyer Lynette Baisch.

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Street Law: A lesson on the rights of students

The latest Street Law presentation on students’ legal and constitutional rights drew a small crowd — and a…

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Safety tips for Federal Way trick-or-treaters

By Cathy Schrock, Civilian operations manager, Federal Way Police Department Federal Way police offer the following tips for…

From left: Mary Do of Special Olympics Washington; Rose Ehl of the Federal Way Farmers Market; Jennifer Dovey of Windermere Real Estate; Kimberly Bench

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Chili Cook-off benefits Special Olympics Washington, South King Firefighters Foundation

With money raised during the second annual Chili Cook-off, the Federal Way Farmers Market distributed checks to two…

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Are you spending enough time with your family? | Pastor Chuck

On a recent trip to Peru, I was reminded of several significant events from my distant childhood. While…

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Lifetime achievement awards for Federal Way’s grass-roots champions | Nandell Palmer

Melvin Johnson and his 12 siblings were the scorn of their community when they were growing up. They…

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Centerstage’s ‘Murder Mystery’ returns | Federal Way arts events

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Murder Mystery is back again This year Centerstage’s Murder Mystery fundraiser is “My Terrible Aunt.” The event is…

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Parents, let’s talk about sex | Amy Johnson

Most people know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, evidenced from the plethora of pink products available. October…

Brooklake Christian School fourth-graders (from left) Claire Thorson

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Brooklake students ‘just say yes’ to drug-free living

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Brooklake Christian School fourth-graders (from left) Claire Thorson

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Law enforcement representatives gathered at Brooklake Christian School on Oct. 6 to deliver a message to its student…

Stedman Graham asks TAF Academy ninth-grader Fartun Mohamed a question during his motivational speech to the school on Tuesday.

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Stedman, aka ‘Oprah’s man,’ inspires TAF Academy students

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Stedman Graham asks TAF Academy ninth-grader Fartun Mohamed a question during his motivational speech to the school on Tuesday.

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Stedman Graham told TAF Academy students on Tuesday that he had humble beginnings, wasn’t a great student and…