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    Articles by Andy Hobbs
    The Federal Way Mirror publishes a print edition every Friday.
    FW Chamber hosts mayoral and council candidates |...
    By Andy Hobbs • October 3, 2013 2:13 am

    The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for city council and mayoral candidates Oct. 2 at its monthly luncheon at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

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    Stacks Burgers
    Stacks Burgers, Fries and Shakes replaces Mooyah in...
    By Andy Hobbs • October 2, 2013 1:30 pm

    Stacks Burgers, Fries, and Shakes will hold its grand opening Oct. 4 in Federal Way.

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    The 'sign jail' at the police department's auxiliary building on South 333rd Street
    Mayor Priest under investigation for taking campaign signs...
    By Andy Hobbs • October 1, 2013 4:20 pm

    Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest is under investigation for possible theft after he was caught removing city-confiscated campaign signs.

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    Celebration Center is located at the southwest corner of S. 320th Street and Pacific Highway in Federal Way.
    New retailers and restaurants coming to Celebration Center
    By Andy Hobbs • September 30, 2013 5:27 pm

    Business is buzzing at Celebration Center, located at the southwest corner of S. 320th Street and Pacific Highway in Federal Way.

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    The new Federal Way 320th Library will re-open Sept. 28 at 848 S. 320th St.
    PHOTOS: Check out the new Federal Way 320th...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 25, 2013 1:17 pm

    The new and improved Federal Way 320th Library will re-open Saturday with more parking, more materials, more lighting, more seating, more study rooms and more 21st-century amenities.

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    Tony Moore
    School board president Tony Moore arrested in alleged...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 24, 2013 7:39 pm

    Federal Way School Board President Tony Moore was indicted in Oregon on seven counts of felony theft and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted.

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    Pictured left to right: Skip Priest and Jim Ferrell
    Mayoral election rematch: Candidates clash over PACC, public...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 21, 2013 8:33 pm

    The 2013 mayoral election is a rematch between two longtime Federal Way leaders as incumbent Mayor Skip Priest will once again face Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell for the job.

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    Federal Way resident Dean Owen is the author of 'November 22
    Reflections on JFK: Federal Way author captures rare...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 20, 2013 3:55 pm

    To mark the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, Federal Way resident Dean R. Owen has written a book that goes beyond the conspiracy theories and sexual lore.

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    Federal Way resident Carole Reaney wants to start a support group for pulmonary fibrosis in South King County.
    Pulmonary fibrosis: Lung disease kills as many as...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 17, 2013 1:22 pm

    Pulmonary fibrosis occurs when lung tissue is damaged and scarred. This incurable disease hinders the ability to breathe as the scar tissue thickens.

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    The Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is located on the Weyerhaeuser Campus in Federal Way and is open year-round.
    Weyerhaeuser wants to donate Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection
    By Andy Hobbs • September 16, 2013 8:38 pm

    One of Federal Way’s top cultural and tourist attractions is seeking proposals for new management.

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    South King Fire and Rescue's Lt. Chris Burdyshaw holds a rock that Lt. Scott Mahlen (right) brought back from the crash site in Shanksville
    9/11 memorial set for 2014 dedication in Federal...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 11, 2013 12:45 pm

    A steel beam from the World Trade Center, along with a rock from the crash site in Shanksville, Pa., will form the centerpiece of a 9/11 memorial in Federal Way.

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    Craig B. Cronister
    Driver charged in death of bicyclist in Federal...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 10, 2013 4:28 pm

    Vehicular homicide charges were filed against a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist last month in Federal Way.

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    This courtesy photo shows a bud of high-grade marijuana.
    Legal marijuana: State approves 3 stores for Federal...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 9, 2013 3:38 pm

    Up to three recreational marijuana retail stores will be allowed in Federal Way, according to new rules announced last week by the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

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    On Sept. 4
    Renovation in Westway opens door for struggling family
    By Andy Hobbs • September 5, 2013 8:28 pm

    April Hoffman wants her children to have a stable home. Her twin 15-year-old sons, DaShaun and Marschae Davis-Sanders, were born with cerebral palsy. DaShaun needs a wheelchair to get around, but their current apartment is not handicapped-accessible.

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    Anna James Miller is the new executive director of the Federal Way Symphony.
    FW Symphony hires executive director Anna James Miller
    By Andy Hobbs • August 28, 2013 5:38 pm

    You can call her the Pied Piper of Federal Way, she said.

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    A new development that includes 308 multi-family housing units has been proposed at the Federal Way School District's former transportation center at South 320th Street and 11th Place South.
    Apartment complex slated for school district’s old bus...
    By Andy Hobbs • August 23, 2013 6:04 pm

    A new development that includes 308 multi-family housing units has been proposed at the Federal Way School District’s former transportation center.

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    The school zone speed enforcement cameras for Saghalie Middle School are located on 21st Avenue SW
    Photo ticket dropped after driver argues school zone’s...
    By Andy Hobbs • August 21, 2013 6:58 pm

    A Federal Way resident’s photo ticket was dismissed after the driver argued the legality of a school zone. Stephen Cramer received a ticket from photo enforcement cameras for allegedly driving 28 mph in a 20 mph school zone on 21st Avenue SW, adjacent to the Fred Meyer.

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    This photo shows the damage to Federal Way resident Jess Todd's 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. A suspect in a stolen truck had crashed into Todd's vehicle on May 6.
    Man files million-dollar claim after crashing runaway suspect
    By Andy Hobbs • August 20, 2013 6:44 pm

    In June, Jess Todd filed a claim for damages worth $1 million with the City of Federal Way. Todd said Federal Way police endangered the public by failing to stop traffic and take proper safety precautions to prevent the collision.

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    Pretty Plus Consignment Boutique is located at 32911 1st Ave. S.
    Consignment shop fills plus-size clothing niche in FW...
    By Andy Hobbs • August 19, 2013 7:56 pm

    After years of shopping and bargain-hunting, Laura Dinius realized that consignment stores for plus-size women’s clothing are hard to find.

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    Health department investigates SKFR firefighter after candidate files complaint
    Health department investigates SKFR firefighter after candidate files...
    By Andy Hobbs • August 15, 2013 8:20 pm

    South King Fire and Rescue (SKFR) will retain legal counsel for a firefighter who is under investigation by the state Department of Health.

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