Liquor theft skyrockets; city reports 12% spike in crime
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Most stores have anti-theft devices on liquor bottles.
With the privatization of liquor sales in Washington, liquor theft has skyrocketed in the 11 months since the massive change began in the state.
Investigation uncovers fraud scheme with used car sales
Antonio Lopez Miranda, 56, and his son Antonio Lopez, 36, who own T&C Auto Sales in SeaTac and T&C Wrecking in Seattle, are alleged to have forged the necessary documents for used car sales by making the sales appear as "gifts." This sidesteps the need to pay the state excise tax on such sales.
Councilwoman files complaint over mayor's 'angry' behavior
The city has hired an investigator to look into a complaint filed against Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest.
Airplane noise: Is relief in sight for Federal Way residents?
Longtime Federal Way resident Scott Chase bought his house 23 years ago. He never could have predicted that the airplane noise over his house would become such an issue.
GIRLS TENNIS: Jefferson and Beamer send doubles teams to state tournament
Beamer's Hoefel and Bowman and TJ's Park and Lee advance to the Class 4A State Girls Tennis Championships.
TRACK: Federal Way Eagles win boys and girls district titles, state next
It wasn’t as easy as everybody thought it would be for the Federal Way High School track and field teams. But both the Eagle boys and girls won titles at the Class 4A West Central/Southwest District Championships, held Friday and Saturday at Kent’s French Field.
SPORTS BRIEF: Golf ball drop fundraiser will benefit Decatur football June 8
The Decatur High School football program is hosting a fundraising event called Great Balls of Fire Golf Ball Drop. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Decatur football field on June 8.
SOFTBALL: Coaches name All-SPSL teams
P Meagan Hendrix, Sr., Emerald Ridge; P Maddie Rogers, So., Beamer; P Marissa Miller, Jr., Puyallup; C Rylee Whispel, Jr., Rogers; C Jessica Woodruff, Jr., Curtis; SS Megan Jewett-Chan, Jr., Beamer; SS Anna Olson, So., Bethel; SS Kelsey Breer, Fr., Rogers; SS Ayanna Arceneaux, Fr., Emerald Ridge; INF Sierra Bodhaine, So., Curtis; OF Analee Scott, So., Beamer; OF Madi Job, So., Rogers; OF Kim Klock, Sr., Rogers; OF Chelsey Hayes, Jr., Emerald Ridge; UTIL Kayla Muche, So., Emerald Ridge.
STATE GOLF: Jefferson, Decatur girls both finish fourth in team standings
The Jefferson and Decatur girls golf teams brought home some hardware for their respective trophy cases from the state tournaments, which were held Tuesday and Wednesday in the Vancouver area.
Federal Way girl honored for escaping would-be abductor
Ten-year-old Isabel Carpenter was recently honored by King County with a "911 Hero" award for her quick thinking when a stranger approached her this past February and attempted to persuade her to get in a car while she walked home from school.
SPORTS BRIEF: Decatur grad Andrus named Academic All-District at Southern Virginia
Sophomore C.J. Andrus from the Southern Virginia University was named to the Capital One Academic All-District First Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
