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Federal Way teacher charged with raping 13-year-old student

Taught math at Totem Middle School on West Hill in Kent

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs

A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.

Kent, Federal Way men charged in 2017 murder of Seattle woman

Prosecutors say three gang members fired up to 16 shots at vehicle

Human remains in West Seattle identified

Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.

Federal Way Police Department to hire more officers with grant

Department’s current staffing level still not at full capacity.

‘A preventable cause of death’

Protest held over fatal police shooting of Malik Williams in Federal Way

Williams, a 23-year-old paraplegic Black man, died Dec. 31, 2019; investigation of his death is ongoing.

Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget

Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.

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Brookdale nurse placed on leave after oxycodone pill goes missing | Police blotter

The medication was noted as administered, however the patient was not present to receive the pill at the time.

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Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

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Sound Publishing launches $1 million Local Business Marketing Grant Program

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Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24

Live racing to return at Auburn track but without fans

 

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Highline student finds her voice

Umoja Black Scholars Program enhances the cultural and educational experiences of African-American students.

 

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Federal Way’s Multi-Service Center raised funds to support its programs at its annual Crab Feed on June 1.

 

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