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Cleaner drinking water on tap for Federal Way

Federal Way residents will eventually see cleaner water flowing from their faucets.

Uldis Zarins works on a sculpture in the doubles competition Sept. 10.

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World Championship of Sand Sculpting: From classy to bizarre, first batch of finished sculptures on display | VIDEO

Don't miss the first batch of finished sculptures on display this weekend at the World Championship of Sand…

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Shame of a Persian: A 9/11 story | Andy Hobbs

On Sept. 10, 2001, passengers in airport security lines wore their shoes, and fringe churches cared little about…

The World Championship of Sand Sculpting officially kicked off Wednesday in Federal Way. Doubles teams spent up to six hours shoveling and pounding sand into blocks for carving.

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World Championship of Sand Sculpting kicks off in Federal Way: Doubles teams pound away | VIDEO

The World Championship of Sand Sculpting officially kicked off Wednesday in Federal Way.

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World Championship of Sand Sculpting features ode to veterans, Oprah

For the next month, the world's greatest sand sculptors will work their magic in Federal Way.

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Examining the failure of South King Fire and Rescue’s Prop. 1 | Andy Hobbs

“If you’ve got a dollar and you spend 29 cents on a loaf of bread, you’ve got 71…

Byrdie Schoewe marked 104 years of life on Aug. 26.

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Federal Way birthday girl celebrates 104 years of life and laughter

Byrdie Schoewe marked 104 years of life on Aug. 26. She attributes her longevity to good air, a…

Candidates for District 30 state representative position 2

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District 30 candidates: Asay and Gregory advance to November election

Republican Katrina Asay and Democrat Carol Gregory will advance to the November general election in the race for…

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Whole lotta movin’ and shakin’ going on in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

Sonic booms Two sonic booms rattled Puget Sound and gave everyone something to talk about the past week.…

Federal Way City Councilman Jim Ferrell discusses his second-place finish in Tuesday's primary election during a gathering with supporters at Marista's coffee shop. Ferrell will face State Rep. Skip Priest in the November general election for a chance to become Federal Way's first elected mayor.

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Federal Way mayor race: Priest and Ferrell advance to November election

Of the four candidates vying to become Federal Way’s first elected mayor, Skip Priest and Jim Ferrell will…

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Failure of South King Fire and Rescue’s Prop. 1 means cutbacks in service

Proposition One, also known as South King Fire and Rescue’s proposed service benefit charge, failed at the Aug.…

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Two sonic booms rock Puget Sound

Two loud booms rattled offices and homes in the Puget Sound region around 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17.…

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Federal Way’s upward mobility | Andy Hobbs

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Everyone’s life story, whether as thick as a dictionary or thin as a pamphlet, starts with page one.…

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On the record vs. off the record | Andy Hobbs

Editor: Thank you for discussing your eternal campaign. Will you give straight answers? Candidate: No. Editor: At least…

Chanti 'Brooklyn Knight' Johnson delivers the KO blow to Roy Bradshaw on July 24 at Cagesport XI in Emerald Queen Casino.

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Cagesport MMA: Kirkland’s Brooklyn Knight is still the crowd favorite

Local mixed martial arts fighter Chanti "Brooklyn Knight" Johnson won by TKO over Roy Bradshaw at Cagesport XI,…

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Online comments: The price of anonymity | Andy Hobbs

Early in my career, a veteran journalist said that one letter to the editor represents 100 minds. This…

As part of a sweepstakes

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Shopping spree: Residents race the clock at Fred Meyer in Federal Way | SLIDESHOW

As part of a sweepstakes, Amy Feuerborn and Janice Gardner were selected for a two-minute shopping spree (with…

Poverty Bay Coffee is owned by Alice and Dan Olmstead.

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Poverty Bay Coffee plans to expand Federal Way location | Business Buzz

Poverty Bay Coffee is planning to expand by 1,500 square feet at its current location. The coffee shop,…

Top: Federal Way Lions President Paul Gersper presented a check for $4

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Federal Way Lions donate $4,100 to Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight and Hearing

On July 6, Federal Way Lions President Paul Gersper presented a check for $4,100 to Robert J. Vatter…