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Hiker takes on Pacific Crest Trail: ‘Don’t be afraid to try’
Alex Hinkle undertook an epic hike this past summer when he attempted to traverse the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest…
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Expect wild weather through Thanksgiving weekend
As one of the busiest travel seasons ramps up for Thanksgiving weekend, Western Washington and the state's mountain…
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$900 million state budget shortfall predicted for 2013-15
With the state budget in a constant flux for the past few years, cities like Federal Way have…
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‘Distracted driving’ means $124 ticket in King County
Most drivers in Washington state know that driving while texting or talking on a cellphone can result in…
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Whooping cough epidemic slows down but sticks around
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reports that the whooping cough epidemic has slowed, with some areas…
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Optimism abounds after FWHS construction levy victory
With the successful passage of the capital projects levy to rebuild Federal Way High School (FWHS), staff, administrators…
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Federal Way Public Schools selected for AP Honor Roll
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) joined 17 other Washington state school districts, and 539 nationally, with its inclusion…
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Boy Scout’s orca mural spruces up Meredith Hill Elementary
Brendan Broomhead, now a student at Thomas Jefferson High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 355,…
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With light rail in limbo, Sound Transit explores alternatives in Federal Way
Sound Transit held an open house at Truman High School on Nov. 13, as the first step in…
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FBI reports decline in crime; Federal Way still has hotspots
The FBI released its annual Crime in the United States report for American cities last month, with national…
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County addresses ‘safety net’ for the needy and underserved
King County Council approved a motion earlier this week to "ensure the health and human services needs of…
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Federal Way budget: Expect changes in property tax rates
At the rate of $1.30 per $1,000, Krause said the average homeowner in Federal Way with a home…
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Light rail’s fading promise: Sound Transit hosts open house
Sound Transit (ST) will be holding an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Truman…
Business
Orion Industries, and 265 jobs, will move to Auburn
Orion Industries will move 265 employees to a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Auburn, according to the company.
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Federal Way reaches tentative collective bargaining agreement with police union
The city announced that it had reached a "tentative" collective bargaining agreement with the Federal Way Police Department…
Life
Federal Way eye doctor battles cataracts across SE Asia
Dr. John Jarstad, a renowned ophthalmologist and CEO of Evergreen Eye Centers in Federal Way, will share his…
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Project will smooth traffic flow at Federal Way intersection
An upcoming road construction project is expected to reduce congestion at 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street…
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State prescription drug watchdog deactivates fake account
Established last year, the PMP is aimed at monitoring and tracking the prescribing of medications that fall under…
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FEMA honors Federal Way man for winter storm heroics
When a severe winter stormed knocked out power for thousands of Federal Way residents, Mohamed Ali had a…
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As levy vote nears, district reiterates need for new FWHS
With the general election just a few short weeks away, the Federal Way School Board heard a final…