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Summer meals: District’s FRED program improves participation
FRED, a new program that Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) rolled out this past summer as a combination…
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PACC: Public weighs pros and cons of proposed project
The Federal Way City Council held a special meeting on Sept. 5 to review the proposed Performing Arts…
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PACC update: ‘Patron room’ could raise cost of project
The most expensive project in city history, if it's built, could add about $500,000 to the total price…
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Belmor mobile home park residents solve zoning issue
The Federal Way City Council rescinded a request made earlier this year by residents of Belmor Park to…
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Council cracks down on group homes for sex offenders
Sometimes as many as nine sex offenders were on a deck at the residence, whistling and causing problems…
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Burglaries in Federal Way: Less residential, more commercial
Residential burglaries have declined in Federal Way, while commercial burglaries have increased, according to recent statistics provided by…
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Pet goats in Federal Way: Committee will review city code
City staff will give a full report to members of the Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) on…
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National Recovery Month: Council backs public health effort
New laws regarding health care, alcohol and marijuana are changing the face of substance abuse and recovery.
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Steel Lake Park ‘Funland’ renovation gets a big boost with grant approval
The Federal Way Rotary Club received notice that their application for a $9,000 matching grant to help fund…
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District updates grade book software; shows teachers how to explain grades
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) officials Ron Mayberry and Dave Davis gave the school board a brief update…
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Schools implement new student information system
Federal Way Public Schools implemented a new student information system over the summer, and the system went live…
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100 percent graduation? Supt. outlines bold approach to new school year
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu gave his 2013-14 "outlook" during the school board meeting on…
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State test results: Federal Way schools see mixed success
For Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), the results were a mixed bag. The district saw strong gains in…
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Electronic cigarettes: Local smokers join digital revolution
E-cigarettes are gaining in popularity as more smokers look for a "healthier" alternative to their habit.
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Therapy dog brings joy to patients and staff at St. Francis
Whether it's a hospital, a nursing home, or schools, duos like Evans and Jasper bring an unmeasurable amount…
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WA gets education waiver extension; feds call it ‘high risk’
The U.S. Department of Education extended Washington state's waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) —…
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Committee approves $82K for signs
The Federal Way Parks and Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety committee approved an agreement for the making and installation of…
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FW sports courts will get a facelift
A number of basketball and other courts will get a facelift in the near future, after the Parks…
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Sex offenders: Committee green-lights grant for checkups
Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson got approval from the Parks and Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety committee for approximately…
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IB program integration takes place at 3 Federal Way schools
This certification and alignment is the end game of several years of work, according to Christine Baker, principal…