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Family doubts Federal Way police did enough to protect slain woman

While Chan Kim proceeds through court trials for the alleged slaying of his girlfriend, Baerbel Roznowski, her grown daughters wonder if police could have done more to protect their mother. Roznowski, 66, sought an anti-harassment order May 1 against Kim, also known as Paul Kim, her live-in boyfriend. She thought the order was her ticket to escaping her 16-year relationship with Kim in a quick and safe manner. Instead, Roznowski was found slain in her home May 3, hours after Kim was served an anti-harassment order and told by Federal Way police he must immediately leave the residence.

Federal Way: Father charged after infant found dead in fire pit

An arraignment date is scheduled for July 9

Fireworks: Legal or not, people love ‘em

You can’t light fireworks in Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines or any of the cities surrounding Federal Way. But people keep buying fireworks.

Explosions in the sky dance to music

The show may only last 20 minutes, but preparation for Federal Way’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display starts a year in advance.

In OTHER NEWS

The King County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges of manslaughter in the second-degree June 27 against Alberto Rios in the death of his 7-month-old son June 22.

Art can make your children smarter

Kidz Workshop maintains high standards when hiring teachers

Federal Way: 7-month-old child found dead in fire pit

The mental health ward in a hospital can be an unfamiliar and scary place.

A little pet therapy goes a long way

Those looking to advertise services and goods, or tout political candidates, must follow the city’s newly clarified regulations or face a fee to reclaim illegally placed signs.

Federal Way redefines sign regulations

Federal Way School District officials are hopeful that no one will lose their job as a result of next year’s budget, said chief financial officer Sally McLean.

IN OTHER NEWS

Don’t miss Little League all-star action

The 2008 District 10 Little League Baseball All-Star Tournament kicks off July 5 at Sunset Park in Auburn — and three Federal Way teams will be ready to go.

4 Federal Way-area players head to annual East-West All-Star Football Game

The Federal Way School District will be heavily represented at the annual East-West All-Star Football Game on July 3 at Spokane’s Central Valley Stadium.

Water Polo returns to Marine Hills Pool | Federal Way Sports Briefs

Water Polo has returned to the Marine Hills Pool. Marine Hills Pool brings water polo to boys and girls ages 8 to 18, who are able to swim 50 yards. Practices are held at the pool Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. with preseason scrimmages scheduled for Saturday mornings.

McConnaughey inducted into University of Central Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

Longtime Federal Way resident Don McConnaughey was officially inducted into the University of Central Arkansas’ Sports Hall of Fame last month.

Fall soccer registration open in Federal Way | Sports Briefs

A fast look at sports in the Federal Way area.

Memorial Stadium gets a facelift

Welcome to the 21st century, Federal Way Memorial Stadium. It’s nice of you to join us.

Inaugural athletic Hall of Fame class paves the way

The Federal Way School District has produced thousands of sports team lineups at Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson, Decatur and Todd Beamer high schools throughout the years.

Tiger Woods proves he’s the best of all time

Have you ever been out to the Northshore Golf Course on a nice summer weekend?

I’ll take the pureness of T-ball over Seattle vs. Sonics in court

It’s all my 6-year-old son can talk about.

Barnette throwing well in Alabama

Thomas Jefferson High School graduate Tony Barnette is having a solid season for the Mobile (Ala.) BayBears.

Tall Ships festival floats our boat

A list of ongoing events in and around Federal Way.

Christian Faith Center drops off food bank donations | Federal Way events

Builders keep baby boomers in mind

The baby boomer generation, whose members are now between ages 38 and 56, comprises almost one-third of the nation’s population.

More U.S. builders 'go green' | Commentary

According to a recent survey of consumers by a national building trade organization, almost 80 percent of the respondents listed environmentally friendly features as a concern when building or purchasing a home.

PSE merger will benefit customers | Andy Wappler

And I thought the weather got people riled up! Going from meteorology to the energy industry put me in stormy seas.

Challenge for Federal Way folks: Buy local

Recently, the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce completed its annual membership survey.

Art can make your children smarter

Kidz Workshop maintains high standards when hiring teachers

World famous trains offer alternative to driving | Column

Traveling today, particularly if it involves the airlines, can be a hassle to say the least. Driving vacations have lost some of their luster with the high price of gas. One great alternative is to explore by train. Train tours take you back to the golden era of luxury train travel, with dining cars set with fine linen and crystal, and observation cars offering panoramic views.

Federal Way company looks to make social networks safer | Commentary

Social networking sites such as Myspace.com and Facebook.com are common “stomping grounds” for many youth ages 11-19.

Parents should talk with teens about relationships — no matter how awkward

A friend recently asked me to write about the appropriate age for youth to have a “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.” There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Much depends on each family’s values and customs. Often, I find parents have different concerns depending on whether they are discussing sons or daughters. Regardless of gender, I believe it’s important to think about your expectations and concerns, then discuss them with your child.

Fiji: South Pacific paradise without the cannibals

One of the world’s more exotic destinations, Fiji is a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, made up of 322 islands nearly 2,000 miles east of Australia.

Super-duper chili cheese dogs

Ingredients

Tourism booming on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ island | Column

The Commonwealth of Dominica is one of the British Windward Islands, situated between Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean. Tourism has dramatically increased on the island since it became the setting for the hit movie series “Pirates of the Caribbean” as well as the CBS reality series “Pirate Master.”

Don’t be afraid to trim early bloomers

The last week in June is the time to get snippy.

There's still time this season to plant a veggie garden | Marianne Binetti

The third week of June has summer annual plants filling in the beds, perennials putting on a show and everyone wishing they had planted a vegetable garden. It’s not too late! Fill some pots with potting soil, dig up some fresh ground and buy vegetable starts this week for a late-summer harvest.

Wash. Rep. Miloscia sole winner of U.S. homelessness council award | Briefs

The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness selected State Rep. Mark Miloscia, D-District 30, to receive its annual national “Home for Every American” State Legislative Award. He is the sole recipient of this award for 2008. Miloscia will be honored for his leadership, partnership, and results at the council’s third annual national summit for jurisdictional leaders at the National Press Club in Washington.

Don’t blow off your fingers on July 4

In the classic movie “A Christmas Story,” young Ralphie’s mother warns him about the dangers of BB guns: “You’ll shoot your eye out.”

King County charter: Good ideas vs. naive ideas

For those of you who missed it, the King County Council was in town recently. The council is holding a series of public hearings to gather input as council members consider the recommendations of the Charter Review Commission. The King County charter, which is like a constitution, is reviewed by a group of knowledgeable citizens every 10 years. The King County Council can then decide if it wants to put any of the items on the ballot for public consideration.

Supreme Court's 2nd Amendment ruling is bad news for crows | Angie Vogt

So there’s this funny story that makes the regular repeat rounds among my friends regarding guns, crows and me. First you need to know that I hate crows. They are the spawn of Satan, little more than rats with wings. Their prevalence in the Northwest gave me some pause when we first moved here 15 years ago, as it seemed to be a certain sign of a dark force over the region.

Take a pop quiz on Fourth of July facts

How well do you, your family and friends know your country’s history?

Washington state Democrats hope to ride the blue wave in 2008

Most of the public generally believes the state Legislature can probably do better. However, most of the public also tends to believe their legislators are doing a good job. It’s those legislators from other areas that are the problem. Therein rests the likely outcome for this year’s legislative races. When the votes are tabulated, most incumbents will probably be re-elected and the Democrats will retain comfortable margins in both the House and the Senate.

‘Third places’ enrich life in Federal Way

Where are your third places?

Tasty animals leave blood on humanity’s hands and plates

One sober night in college, a group of us saw a possum scamper in the shadows by our house.

Black conservative invites you to an honest discussion about race

I am a “true conservative.”

White liberal guilt clashes with good policy | Angie Vogt

Some people might be surprised that in the early 1990s, I took a political turn into liberalism. Some interesting conditions were in play that led to my slow and steady adoption of “government is the answer to all our ills” ideology.

Challenge for Federal Way folks: Buy local

Recently, the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce completed its annual membership survey.

Many appreciate contributions of immigrants | Federal Way Letters to the Editor

Lately this paper has published a spate of harsh words about immigrants, especially by Marjorie Seavers (“Learn English or go back to Mexico,” letters to the editor, June 11).

Community center still falls short | Federal Way Letters to the Editor

Letters from readers of the Federal Way mirror.

Pirkle's race relations column went astray | Federal Way letters to the editor

Letters from readers of the Federal Way Mirror.

Lawmaker helps solve medical issue: Federal Way letter to the editor

Letters from Federal Way residents on a variety of issues.

Diverse school board stimulates education | Federal Way Letters to the Editor

So I pick up The Mirror today (June 11) and I see the principal of Nautilus Elementary School having ice cream and chocolate sauce poured over her head. It seems she told her students that they could do this if they read some books. She said that she would do anything to get them to read. Really “anything?” Would you go so far as impose discipline and require them to read these books? I doubt if she would go that far.

Thank you, Federal Way police | Letters to the editor

Please attend this meeting to learn more about the proposed charter changes, and to thank the charter commission for their work.

Proud of Nautilus Elementary PTA | Federal Way letters to the editor

God and sex go together | Federal Way Letters to the Editor

Nautilis Elem.'s human sundae makes mockery of education

Please attend King County meeting