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.
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.
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.
ELECTION 2013: Griffin forgoes re-election to school board
School board member Angela Griffin, who was first appointed to position four in 2008, has announced she will not seek re-election. Griffin was recently a finalist and interviewed for a vacant position on the Washington State Board of Education.
ELECTION 2013: List of candidates in Federal Way races
Here is the final list of candidates for the 2013 elections in Federal Way. The primary election (for races with three candidates or more) is Aug. 6. The general election is Nov. 5.
World Vision sends supplies to Oklahoma tornado victims
Federal Way-based World Vision is loading trucks with supplies to assist the victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged Oklahoma.
3,300 lose power in Federal Way, including three schools
Puget Sound Energy is investigating the cause of two separate power outages affecting 3,303 customers in Federal Way and 326 customers in Poulsbo this morning.
Man admits having multiple personalities | FW crime blotter
At 7:38 a.m. May 17 in the 35000 block of 16th Avenue South, the subject walked into a local high school, saying his mother abused him and stole his name.
