Brace yourself for the blossoms of summer

The first weeks of July are when annual flowers like petunias, begonias and impatiens celebrate the summer and when perennial flowers that return year after year let go with a big bang of firecracker … more
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The Federal Way School District will sponsor the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children this summer. Meals will be provided at no charge for children 18 years old and younger. Meals will be ser… more
Bob Hill, of Federal Way, has received awards from the Twin Lakes Homeowners Association for the past five years for his well-kept lawn. In addition to maintenance costs, Hill said he has spent nearly $100,000 landscaping his yard. - Margo Hoffman/The Mirror Summer lawns: It’s not easy being green | Margo Hoffman

The secret to a lush green lawn isn’t mysterious, said 66-year-old Bob Hill. Hill’s lawn could be the envy of his neighbors in the Twin Lakes neighborhood. He has been recognized by the homeowners as… more
Garden Tour mixes music and nature

The Federal Way Symphony will hold its 9th annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. The tour features six priv… more
Scotland: Serene and beautiful

The recent success of the 2008 movie “The Water Horse — Legend of the Deep” reinforces the fascination people have with … more
Clarity usually arrives in the nick of time

Define time. In Webster’s College Dictionary, there is an incredibly long half-page entry for “time.” I didn’t read it, … more
Browns Point Radio refines sound of independent airwaves

The bay sparkled in the light of the setting sun. In the distance, a sailboat bobbed in the water — and the Browns Point… more
Garden Tour mixes music and nature

The Federal Way Symphony will hold its 9th annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. The tour features six priv… more
Alaska: Take a walk on the wild side | Column

By Jerry Vaughn, Travel Talk Most seasonal visitors to Alaska go by a combination of cruise or cruise tour. One of the … more
Sex and seniors: An all-ages lesson in STD prevention

Here’s an interesting twist on sexuality education: Sex ed for seniors. Senior citizens, that is. Just who exactly is a … more
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