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State budget’s education funding still leaves some unhappy
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee signed a $33.6 billion operating budget last week, staving off a government shutdown…
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School district disagrees with Washington Policy Center
The Achievement Index, the data compiled by the state Board of Education and assigned a letter grade by…
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Highly capable students: FW schools review new definition
Due to legislative changes, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) had to recently re-approve its Highly Capable Program (HCP),…
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Schools endure state gridlock as lawmakers make budget deal
The Federal Way School Board approved the district’s 2013-14 budget in a unanimous vote on June 25. At…
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Former councilman and daughter ride bikes across the U.S.
Former Federal Way City Councilman Jack Dovey has embarked on a cross country bike ride with his daughter,…
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SCOTUS overturns Defense of Marriage Act | Local reactions
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made what many are hailing as a landmark decision, ruling…
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Gov. Inslee confident of budget deal in state Legislature
As the July 1 deadline nears, Gov. Jay Inslee said he's confident that a budget deal will be…
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FW cop Kyle Sumpter eliminated from ‘Top Shot All-Stars’
Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is out of the competition on The History Channel show "Top…
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Light rail: Sound Transit explores possible routes to FW
Representatives of Sound Transit were in Federal Way this week to give updates on the "alternatives analysis" related…
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College graduation rates: FW students outpace state average
According to the data compiled on collegetracking.com, 33.60 percent of Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) students who entered…
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FW school district forges ahead despite state budget gridlock
Even with that uncertainty, McLean said the district will have a plan in place, budget-wise, for 2013-14.
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Legislature forced into second special session over budget
The Washington State Legislature was forced to its second special session of the year after lawmakers in Olympia…
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‘Top Shot All-Stars’ local competitors rule latest episode
From the brink of elimination to cruising comfortably through this week’s challenge, Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle…
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FRED: Schools unveil summer meals/academic bus | PHOTOS
Three big green buses with a friendly frog on the side will make the rounds throughout Federal Way…
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Council rescinds chiropractor’s appointment to committee
The Federal Way City Council, in a 5-0 vote during a special meeting on June 11, rescinded the…
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Sound Transit addresses parking and bus congestion in FW
Sound Transit had three representatives on hand during the June 4 Federal Way City Council meeting to give…
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Kyle Sumpter survives second round of ‘Top Shot All-Stars’
It was a close call for Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter on "Top Shot All-Stars" this…
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Council appoints chiropractor accused of sexual misconduct
Greg Summers, the embattled former chiropractor who's mired in charges of alleged sexual misconduct with his patients, was…
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Restriction on citizen-backed initiatives will go to Nov. ballot
The Federal Way City Council, in a 5-2 vote during its June 4 meeting, decided to send a…
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New officer joins FW police; citizen and officers honored
Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson was on hand during the June 4 Federal Way City Council meeting…