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City shifts gears with new school zone signs
The Federal Way City Council, during its Aug. 6 meeting, approved a change to its school zone enhancement…
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Resident not satisfied with city attorney’s apology
At the time, city attorney Pat Richardson cited the council's rules regarding conduct at the public comment podium.…
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‘Credit card’ for PACC? Federal loan application splits council
With a 4-3 vote, the Federal Way City Council approved moving forward with the application process for the…
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Pet goat debate: Council hears pros and cons of girl’s case
Ava Anissipour, 12, is attempting to get the city to reconsider the ordinance regarding pet goats in an…
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Superintendent’s globetrotting leads to education insight
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu had the chance to reflect on some recent international trips…
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FWPS details cost of global trips for officials; Chinese education delegation visits
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) provided data on a number of recent global trips taken by various FWPS…
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FWPS Superintendent Rob Neu receives pay raise
Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Rob Neu's base salary will be $240,000 for the 2013-14 school year, an…
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Committee mulls over historic designation ordinance
The July 23 discussion was prompted by a desire to have the Dumas Bay Centre on Dash Point…
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Small Business Development Center makes positive ripples in Federal Way
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is having a positive effect for small business owners in Federal Way,…
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Extra $25K approved for FUSION charity house; committee shows concern for spending more money
The house can be used as "transitional housing" for homeless families in need. All of the money comes…
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More money in school coffers, but Legislature left a surprise
The Federal Way School Board heard more good news from Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sally McLean during…
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Ten more schools to offer free all-day kindergarten for 2013-14
Additional state funding allows for expansion of All-Day Kindergarten in FWPS schools
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PACC update: Funding and designs are moving along
The $32 million project is slated for the vacant Toys R’ Us site on 20th Avenue South in…
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Police chief honors state trooper, 3 officers and a volunteer
Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson honored a diverse collection of individuals during the Federal Way City Council's…
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‘Recycler of the Year’ increases public participation across FW
Jeanette Brizendine, recycling project manager for Federal Way, was recently recognized as the Washington State Recycling Association's (WSRA)…
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City targets speed and safety near Sacajawea Middle School
The Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee approved a safety improvement project for Sacajawea Middle School…
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Mobile command unit would meet a need for FW police
The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) got the go-ahead to apply for a federal program that allows local…
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City scrutinizes application process for boards, commissions
Federal Way staff have been reviewing the application process for the city's various volunteer boards and commissions, following…
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Play structure at Steel Lake Park will undergo renovation
As the "Family Funland" play structure at Steel Lake Park approaches two decades in service, the Federal Way…
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Wild Waves weekend traffic discussed at city council meeting
Federal Way resident Mike Batchelor expressed the frustration that many residents who live near the popular theme park…