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FW author Nancy Bartley explores sheriff shooter’s redemption

Federal Way author and Fulbright Scholar Nancy Bartley will sign copies of her book "The Boy Who Shot…

More than half of Valhalla Elementary School's 565 students receive free or reduced lunch. Hispanic students represent a majority of the Federal Way school's population.

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Suburban poverty reflects new demographics in King County

South King County serves as a poster child for the nationwide trend in suburban poverty.

Weyerhaeuser Company headquarters in Federal Way.

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Weyerhaeuser buys 645K acres, announces new CEO

Federal Way-based timber giant Weyerhaeuser Company has been stirring a buzz in the business world with a major…

The Federal Way Vet Center is located at 32020 32nd Ave. S.

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PTSD in the U.S. military: Vet Center offers free counseling

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has taken a new shape in the U.S. military, especially as servicemen and women…

Megan Graham

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Woman punched by Federal Way officer pleads not guilty

An outside agency is reviewing the case of a Federal Way police officer who punched a woman during…

On June 8

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Sensory therapy area opens at Truman Community Garden | PHOTOS

On June 8, the Truman Community and Sensory Therapy Garden was officially dedicated. Located on the campus of…

Federal Way High School student Allison Susedik

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Educators laud potential for on-site child care at FWHS

As architects design the new Federal Way High School, some educators want the future building to include a…

A fuchsia flower drips with dew on a June morning at PowellsWood Garden

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PowellsWood Garden cultivates a tranquil escape into nature

After a three-month renovation, PowellsWood will reopen to the public on June 22-23. Much of the garden was…

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Investigation examines complaint over mayor’s behavior

The city has released an investigation of a complaint against Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest over his alleged…

Megan Graham after her release from jail last week.

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Woman accuses Federal Way cops of brutality during arrest | Hear the 911 call

A Kirkland woman who faces a felony assault charge is also accusing Federal Way police of brutality during…

Will Reese is a Federal Way native.

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Cast of ‘The Bachelorette’ features FWHS grad Will Reese

A Federal Way High School grad is vying for the love of a rich single lady on the…

In this scene May 30 at Todd Beamer High School

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PHOTOS: DUI crash scene sends message to Beamer seniors

A mock DUI crash scene was staged Thursday morning at Todd Beamer High School to send a powerful…

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FW man dies after rescue from Lake Easter | UPDATE

A Federal Way man is in critical condition after rescue crews pulled him from Lake Easter.

Fitness Evolution is coming to Federal Way in the fall of 2013.

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BUSINESS BUZZ: Fitness Evolution will open at Big Lots site

Fitness Evolution is slated to open this fall at the former Big Lots store, 1211 S. 320th St.,…

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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.

In this 2012 file photo

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The transient nature of gangs in South King County

In the early morning hours of June 27, tension escalated among a crowd of gang members outside a…

Beef and brisket pho at Pho Than Brothers in Federal Way.

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Where’s the best pho restaurant in Federal Way?

With close to a dozen pho restaurants to choose from in Federal Way, The Mirror set out to…

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The reality of criminal gangs in South King County

A gang is a group of people who make money from criminal enterprises, and South King County has…

Jim Ferrell was first elected to the Federal Way City Council in 2003.

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Jim Ferrell announces candidacy for mayor of Federal Way

The announcement comes weeks after Ferrell initially declined to seek the office currently held by Mayor Skip Priest.…

Danny Vernon is a local Elvis entertainer. Learn more here: www.facebook.com/danny.vernon2

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Elvis helps FW Farmers Market launch 2013 summer season

Elvis will ring in the new summer season for the Federal Way Farmers Market, now in its 10th…