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This sign is posted on 1st Avenue South near Winco.

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Federal Way police chief responds to camera criticisms

Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson gave a report to the city council on Sept. 18 regarding photo…

Lake Grove Park is at 833 SW 308th St. in Federal Way.

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State will clean contaminated soil at Lake Grove Park

The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) will clean up soil at seven parks in Pierce and King…

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Whooping cough spreads as kids go back to school

With more than 4,000 confirmed cases of whooping cough, mostly among children, state health officials warn that the…

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Federal Way school year begins with new teachers, more optimism

Between a massive shift in the district’s overall grading/education philosophy, to persistent technology issues, to problems between school…

A sign near South 320th Street in Federal Way that supports the capital projects levy for the November general election.

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Federal Way High School students urge voters to say yes

As November edges closer, those in support of the $60 million levy to rebuild Federal Way High School…

Pictured: Vince Blauser

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TAF Academy wins math award

TAF Academy recently received an award for excellence in math from the Intel Schools of Distinction program, earning…

The Centers for Disease Control posted this map of West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the U.S. in 2012 (as of Sept. 4

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West Nile virus infects two people in Washington

The West Nile virus has been confirmed in two Washington state residents, the first reports of human infection…

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King County Metro changes dozens of bus routes

According to the county, dozens of routes will have different stops, travel different streets, or have changed schedules.…

Steel Lake Park is located at 2410 S. 312th St. in Federal Way.

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Tragedies overshadow summer swim season at Steel Lake

A pair of fatal accidents cast a shadow on the summer swim season at Steel Lake.

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State health department calls for more teen immunizations

In Washington state, immunization rates among teenagers ages 13-17 are increasing in some areas, and staying static or…

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State superintendent says test results are encouraging

The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released state testing results earlier this week. State…

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State test results are a mixed bag for Federal Way schools

State testing results, which includes Measurements of Student Progress (MSP), High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) and End-of-Course exams…

Justin Henderson poses with the Decatur Dance Team back in June at Federal Way City Hall.

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Grammy winner brings Hendervision to Federal Way

Justin "Henny" Henderson, a Grammy award-winning music producer and 1998 Decatur High School grad, is looking to give…

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Career Start offers new avenue for Federal Way students with technical/vocational goals

The program, which is the first of its kind in the state, takes the idea of Running Start…

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Federal Way schools approve new student info system

The Federal Way School Board approved the purchase of a new student information system Aug. 28, initiating a…

1979 Federal Way High School graduate and current Klickitat County Public Works Director Gordon Kelsey

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Federal Way grad earns engineer honors in Klickitat County

Gordon J. Kelsey, a 1979 graduate of Federal Way High School, was named as the state's top county…

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King County saves millions by refinancing bonds

While there's been negative news for local economies for the past four years, one of the silver linings…

The Soundview Manor project is set to create 21 single-family lots on a 9.01-acre property near Dash Point Road and 44th Avenue SW.

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Federal Way housing development addresses wildlife impact

The Soundview Manor project is set to create 21 single-family lots on a 9.01-acre property near Dash Point…

These pie charts can be found in King County's Equity and Social Justice Report at www.kingcounty.gov/exec/equity.aspx

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King County report highlights inequities among non-whites

King County released its first "Equity and Social Justice Report" this week, with the findings of the report…

Members of the PAWS (People Helping Animals) team spruced up the King County Sheriff’s Office substation on Aug. 16 in the Lake Dolloff neighborhood.

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Volunteers spruce up sheriff substation in Lake Dolloff

Members of the PAWS (People Helping Animals) team spruced up the King County Sheriff’s Office substation, 4950 S.…