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.
STATE TRACK: Federal Way's Curran, Vongseveng and Penn snag state titles; Decatur's Siliga sweeps wheelchair throws
Federal Way junior Keenan Curran snagged the Eagles' first individual state championship of the meet Friday morning at the Class 4A State Track and Field Champioships at Tacoma's Mount Tahoma High School and teammates Mariyah Vongseveng and Tyson Penn followed with titles of their own.
SOCCER: Jefferson will play Union for eighth state title after 3-0 win over Snohomish
The Thomas Jefferson Raiders boys soccer program has been dominant throughout the years. Nothing changed Friday night in the semifinals of the Class 4A State Tournament.
Federal Way kids earn train ride for staying out of trouble
Nearly 30 fifth-graders from Lake Grove Elementary caught an Amtrak train from Tacoma to Portland on May 21 as part of the KOSS (Keep Our Schools Safe) program.
Jazzercise owner celebrates eight years in Federal Way
Local Jazzercise class owner Kimberly DeMile will host a free open house at the King County Aquatic Center (KCAC) Banquet Hall at 7 p.m. May 31.
Stuff to do in May and June
Beer tasting party: $20 per person includes food and beers from Deschutes Brewery from 6 to 8 p.m. May 31 at North Shore Golf Course. Live music with Jessie Houghton. RSVP: (253) 927-7439.
Who's your top Federal Way candidate in 2013? | Roegner
The slow developing field of candidates for mayor and city council is now set. And there will be some good races in Federal Way.
I-5 Skagit River bridge collapses; three injured, two rescued from water, plan for delays
The northern most section of the I-5 bridge spanning the Skagit River collapsed Thursday, shortly before 7 p.m., hurtling several cars and people into the water. Click on this article for an up to date report by Journal sister paper, The Everett Daily Herald.
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.
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.
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.
