On a recent sunny Saturday, Jean Spohn used a hand saw to cut into the one-inch stem of a perfectly healthy, leafy green plant.
Spohn then pulled up the roots of the plant and tossed them aside.
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Think globally, act locally
Mon, 04/14/08
Here are four great opportunities to give back to the planet and your community.
Show your Federal Way spirit by volunteering to help clean up the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, Saghalie Park, Lakota Creek and the BPA Trail on Earth Day.…MORE
World's oldest Fuller Brush man to be feted in Burien
Mon, 04/14/08
Art Pearson of Burien - the nation's oldest Fuller Brush salesman - will be honored by his customers and family on his 90th birthday.
The celebration will be Sunday, April 20, at the Burien Elks Lodge, 14006 First Ave. S. in Burien, from 1…MORE
Set Sail across Puget Sound
Mon, 04/14/08
The Shilshole Sailing Club battles strong winds during a late-March outing off Three Tree Point. In typical Spring-in-Western-Washington-fashion, fierce gusts eventually turned to clear skies and calm seas as the teams sailed their way down the…MORE
Federal Way Hero honored by the American Red Cross
Mon, 04/14/08
Federal Way police officer Julie Ann Benjert was honored April 10th by the American Red Cross as one of its 2008 "Everyday Heroes."
PEMCO Insurance sponsors the annual Police Rescue award.
On June 29, 2007, Federal Way Police…MORE
Looking for a qualified reporter
Mon, 04/14/08
Are you interested in community events?
Do you have news writing experience?
Would you like to report for the Times/News?
We may have a full-time position available for the right person.
E-mail contact information and…MORE
No legislative bid for Scheckler
Mon, 04/14/08
Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler publicly announced on April 10 that he will not run for a vacant legislative seat in the 33rd District.
Sheckler said last month he was exploring the possibility of running for the seat in the House of…MORE
WS Chamber honors long serving members
Fri, 04/11/08
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce honored three of its members for high achievement and leadership that helped shape the West Seattle community. The event took place at their April 9 breakfast at Salty's. Chamber president Dawn Leverett of…MORE
Plans for Admiral Safeway beginning to take shape
Wed, 04/09/08
Five representatives for Safeway Corporation in Bellevue and their Seattle architect, Fuller/ Sears showed up at the Admiral Congregational Church basement Tuesday night for the Admiral Junction Association's Tuesday night, April 8 meeting. They…MORE
Recycling event a success
Tue, 04/08/08
On March 15, a record 1,149 vehicles brought 101 tons of recyclable materials to Federal Way's semiannual recycling event - the highest participation and recycling levels seen to date.
Recycling events are held in Federal Way twice each…MORE
