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Teacher escapes communism and finds freedom

An unforgettable, daring walk to freedom more than 25 years ago led to a promising path of opportunity…

Federal Way resident Megan Johnson was named the 2011 winner of the Washington State Jefferson Award. She is shown with a copy of her book 'Growing up Different

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Megan Johnson: Inside the mind of Federal Way’s mega-volunteer | The Mirror Interview

Federal Way resident and mega-volunteer Megan Johnson was recently named the winner of the Washington State Jefferson Award.…

Pictured at rehearsal are Olya Gorbachuk as Penny

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‘Hairspray’ comes to Decatur on April 28-30

The Decatur High School Theatre Company will present “Hairspray” on April 28-30 and May 5-7. Doors open at…

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Every 2 minutes, an American is sexually assaulted | Amy Johnson

Because April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, I want you to know that every two…

Terome and Ronda Fulmore host a group aimed at making stronger marriages at their home each Wednesday. The group uses faith to understand and explain marital problems

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Federal Way couples strengthen marriages with faith

Gathered around a long table in the basement of a tidy home in a subdivision near Steel Lake…

Stacie Calkins will sing a full range of Aretha Franklin’s songs April 16 at Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way. The show is a fundraiser for Centerstage and features live and silent auctions.

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‘Aretha Franklin at the Apollo’ benefits Centerstage Theatre

Aretha Louise Franklin came from humble roots. Born in a two-room house in Memphis, Tenn., she was the…

Stacie Calkins will sing a full range of Aretha Franklin’s songs April 16 at Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way. The show is a fundraiser for Centerstage and features live and silent auctions.

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Aretha Louise Franklin came from humble roots. Born in a two-room house in Memphis, Tenn., she was the…

Local artist Becci Crowe will present “Adventures with the Giant Panda of China

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Local artist presents ‘Adventures with the Giant Panda of China’

The Federal Way Arts Commission is hosting “Adventures with the Giant Panda of China,” at the Knutzen Family…

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy returns to the Northwest for his “homecoming

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Sax maestro Darren Motamedy returns to Northwest | Free live jazz April 10

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy returns to the Northwest for his “homecoming” at this month’s Jazz LIVE, which begins at…

Jerrie Chan

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For grieving parents, tiny baby clothes make a big difference

When a baby is stillborn, grieving parents need comfort and closure while dealing with their loss. Minutes of…

Federal Way Police Explorer Heidy Wells serves food to patrons Saturday during the Red Robin Tip-A-Cop fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Washington.

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Federal Way cops raise cash for Special Olympics

Police officers carefully balanced stacks of onion rings and trays of french fries and burgers Saturday while acting…

A poster from the Federal Way Symphony and Federal Way Chorale’s 1990 concert featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The next concert is April 3 in Federal Way.

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony returns to Federal Way | Concert is April 3

The Federal Way Symphony will celebrate its 3rd millennium concert of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in a…

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Your children will learn about sex | Amy Johnson

Hey, parents! Where is your child learning about sex? From you? The health teacher? Church? Peers? MTV? Google?

At an open house March 15

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FUSION welcomes home a single mom and her six children

This month, a single mother with six children moved into a home refurbished by Federal Way-based FUSION (Friends…

Centerstage Theatre presents “The Woman in Black

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Woman in Black: Spine chiller opens March 18 at Centerstage Theatre

“The Woman in Black” gives audiences an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying…

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The twist of fate behind my clogged artery | Guest column

Most of us tend to take a lot of things for granted. When something unexpected and sudden happens,…

Otis Clark marked his 108th birthday on Feb. 13

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At 108, evangelist travels the world and stays on God’s side

Federal Way resident Otis Clark is considered the world’s oldest traveling evangelist.

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Jazz veteran Tom Grant performs free show March 13

Pianist, vocalist and smooth jazz luminary Tom Grant will appear on Sunday at the monthly Jazz Live at…

Monte Ferrell learns how to put a signature on an email March 9 at the Federal Way Senior Center.

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From Windows to Facebook, classes solve seniors’ computer conundrums

When someone finishes a computer class at the Federal Way Senior Center, instructor Larry Malcolm hopes to see…

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All-star preachers visit Federal Way megachurch | ‘Prosperity gospel’ turns a few heads

Christian Faith Center’s Vision Conference starts today and will feature sermons and workshops by some of America’s biggest…