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March 2006 25 Most Beautiful People: Kenya Pierce

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25 Beautiful People: Shigeko Bork

Washington's most beautiful people.
People  |  Mar 1, 2006
Pet Adoption: Giving a Good Pet a Home
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Pet Adoption: Giving a Good Pet a Home

Shelters, rescue groups, and breeders have a dog or cat for you
Home Design Chats  |  Feb 1, 2006
Adopting a Russian Orphan
News & Politics

Adopting a Russian Orphan

They are orphans, children from Russia who come here with nothing but dreams of a better life. They stay with families who might adopt them. It could be a summer vacation, or it could be a mom and dad.
People  |  Dec 1, 2005
Fathers and Daughters
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Fathers and Daughters

A daughter’s relationship with her father is like no other. But as a girl gets older, it can be harder to connect with Dad. Here’s how Washington women relate to their fathers—and what they do to keep the bonds tight.
People  |  Oct 1, 2005
Minority Stories in Education: Ebony Jacobs, Toronto Alsbrooks, & Stefany Salas
News & Politics

Minority Stories in Education: Ebony Jacobs, Toronto Alsbrooks, & Stefany Salas

She spent four years at an elite private high school and is headed to a top college. It wasn't easy being a minority with a lot less money than her classmates, but the hopes and dreams of Ebony Jacobs and her mother never faded.
Education  |  Sep 1, 2005
English, Spanish, Spanglish
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English, Spanish, Spanglish

To reach our growing Hispanic population, you need to know more than the language.
People  |  Jun 1, 2005
Inside the Mind of a Kid Genius
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Inside the Mind of a Kid Genius

When you're 13 and already in college, some parts of life can seem slow--while other things come on way too fast.
People  |  May 1, 2005
Still a Child at Heart
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Still a Child at Heart

She's still a child at heart, but the grownup in her writes funny things about the kid she once was
People  |  Mar 1, 2005
“Think only of how much I love you”
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“Think only of how much I love you”

Sylvia and Ray Fell in Love in an Orphanage. They Married, Raised a Family, and Kept Their Past a Secret. Then Ray Got Sick, and Their Bond Was Tested One Last Time.
People  |  Sep 1, 2004
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