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Buds and Blooms: Garden festival returns May 9-10
Weyerhaeuser’s Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection will open to the public as part of the Buds and Blooms festival…
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Police academy: Grit, spit and pepper spray | Mirror series
Federal Way police recruit Carl VanDyke labored the burning pain that accompanied one of his first rites of…
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After the fire: Neighborhoods need to heal
A fire affects more than just the immediate occupants of the home. Neighbors are often left with questions…
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Tip-A-Cop fundraiser orders a refill for Special Olympics Washington
Federal Way police donned aprons and balanced serving trays April 18 in support of Special Olympics Washington. Across…
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Newborn Safety Act marks its seventh anniversary of helping women in crisis
By MICHELLE WALSH, Safe Place For Newborns of Washington Safe Place For Newborns is the only organization charged…
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Teachers play pivotal roles in encouraging youth | Nandell Palmer
Not too long ago, I went to a Federal Way elementary school for a meeting. As I weaved…
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From Kenya to Federal Way: One man’s ticket to a spiritual journey
Wishing to serve God, and improve the lives of his fellow Kenyans, Bishop Lawrence Ochieng Halonda came to…
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Writer’s Retreat features Pulitzer winner William Dietrich
By Heather Larson, Special to the Federal Way Mirror Little did William Dietrich know when he was a…
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The College Bound Scholarship: Students pledge to work hard and behave
When seventh-grader Keenan Curran is ready for college, he won’t have to worry about the cost. Keenan isn’t…
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Day of Silence is about raising our voices | Sex in the Suburbs
I am a Caucasian, Christian, heterosexual married mother of two, and I support the National Day of Silence.…
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Classroom coaches: Federal Way teachers improve their craft
Teaching teachers may seem a bit redundant, but the Federal Way School District has made it a priority.…
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School news for Federal Way parents: Choice enrollment, kindergarten registration, gifted program
Choice Enrollment Choice Enrollment involves placement at a school that’s located outside of a student’s resident service area…
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Divorce and separation feel a lot like death
By Jennifer L. Gray, Ph.D., Federal Way therapist After much uncertainty and soul-searching during marriage, divorce and separation…
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Zing Go the Strings: A Concert of Latin Music and Dance | April 18
By HOLLY ROSE, Knutzen Family Theatre “Zing Go the Strings: A Concert of Latin Music and Dance” features…