January 2007

Directed by Nick Cassavetes

Rated: R

(three stars)

Coming of age stories are typically an exercise in sentimentality. They offer an airbrushed view of the first fumbling act of liberation into adulthood.

Boys basketball

Foster 55, Hazen 49

Quinton Hendrix swished in 16 points as the Bulldogs won their non-league game at Hazen Saturday, Jan. 6.

Travis Miller tossed in 11 and Reuben Donaldson and Robert Gutierrez nine each. Darius Page added eight.

Kennedy 103, Evergreen 53

Ray Salter scored 25 points and Marques Moorman 23 to lead the Lancers to victory Tuesday, Jan. 9. Chris Blais hit 14 and Josh White nine.

Pro instruction offered

Local tennis professional Steve Walters again offers area tennis lessons at outdoor locations this summer. Walters, certified Pro 1 by the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1986, has coached at some of the world's top tennis resorts and academies in Florida, California, Texas and Canada. Also he traveled on the men's professional tour, including the 1988 U.S. Open, as a traveling coach for world-ranked pros and nationally-ranked juniors.

As a player, Walters has been ranked No.

The City of Federal Way Parks Department closed the West Hylebos Wetlands Park today - for the first time in its history - in order to repair damage from the recent winter storms.

The boardwalk has been damaged by falling and leaning trees, and the suspended broken branches pose a significant threat to park users.

1. Around 10 p.m. on January 9, Federal Way police stopped at white 1989 Dodge for a routine traffic violation near 34600 21st Avenue Southwest. A license check revealed the driver, Richelle Peterson, was driving with a suspended license and had a warrant out of Federal Way. The warrant was confirmed through records. The subject was cited for driving without a valid license and booked on her warrant. Gene's towing impounded the vehicle. Peterson was arrested without incident.

Report of suicidal man involves Federal Way police

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After co-chairing an eight-month-long bipartisan task force to address the ever-growing crime of auto theft, Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way, today announced that he is co-sponsoring the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority bill for the 2007 Legislature.

The measure, House Bill 1001, will increase penalties for repeat offenders and allows for inter-county tracking and apprehension of car thieves who travel from county to county knowing that prosecutors cannot follow their crime trail outside their jurisdiction.

Enough fluffly white stuff fell from the sky last week to cancel school and provide enough material to make a snowman. In this photo, a walk enjoys an afternoon stroll through the snow near North Lake. Photo by Scott Anthony

After the power went out following the December 15th windstorm, I used my gas-powered generator keep my refrigerators and furnace running.

The power came back on four and half days later, so we were luckier than some, but in the process I ran through a few containers of gasoline.

Because another wind event was forecast, I figured it would be prudent to top off my gas cans in case the power goes out again.

At the gas station, I filled my four, five gallon plastic containers, along with a single, one gallon jug and was surprised to see the gas meter stop at 22.1