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State battles crystal meth production with tracking system

A new statewide tracking system monitors the sale of over-the-counter medicines that can be used in the production…

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Agencies plead for money from Federal Way’s overstretched human services program

Federal Way is seeing an increase in requests for grant funding — while at the same time city,…

A couple of cute kitty cats.

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Lost cat? Pet detective co-hosts free seminar

Cats, those most mercurial of creatures, are fond of wandering off for a few days from their homes,…

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Loans help small businesses in Federal Way

Small business owners in Federal Way will have a few new loan programs available to them, thanks to…

Federal Way residents Ken Morris and Paul Thomas Evers recently created their second coloring book

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Coloring book creators help with Alzheimer’s research

Federal Way residents Ken Morris and Paul Thomas Evers recently created their second coloring book, "Paul and Friends:…

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State restores free Tobacco Quitline program for smokers

All adults in Washington, regardless of insurance status, can once again call the toll-free Quitline for help in…

Celebration Park in Federal Way.

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Copper wire thieves hit Celebration Park; city restores power for soccer tournament

On Aug. 8, thieves broke into Celebration Park and stole a large quantity of copper wire from various…

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Major road closures throughout Puget Sound this weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation is advising drivers this weekend to "leave early, then add an hour"…

Quick Sand is a popular timed competition at the sand sculpting championships

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Sand sculpting competition returns to Federal Way

Federal Way’s sand sculpting competition is back in 2012, with a new name and new location.

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Colo. shooting affects local gun sales, concealed pistol licenses

Local law enforcement authorities have noted an increase in the number of gun sales and concealed pistol licenses…

This disclaimer appears on an ad for a Federal Way  area escort on Backpage.com

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Judge sides with Backpage.com over site’s adult section

State officials sounded off last week after U.S. District Court Judge Ricardo S. Martinez sided with Backpage.com.

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King County seeks voter approval on fingerprint system

The King County Council recently voted to put a levy on the November ballot for the funding of…

A woman wears an orange life jacket.

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State’s recent drownings illustrate need for life jackets

In what seems to be an unfortunate summer tradition, a spate of recent drownings throughout the state has…

Federal Way High School

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FWHS remodeling: District simplifies ballot language

The Federal Way School Board unanimously approved a resolution to send the Federal Way High School (FWHS) remodel…

This June 2011 photo shows South King Fire and Rescue at work against a residential fire.

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School board endorses fire levy as vital vote for safety

On Aug. 7, King County voters will decide whether to approve a levy to increase funding for South…

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Waste Management strike affects service in Federal Way

Earlier this week, drivers with Teamsters' Local 117 went on strike against Waste Management, the company responsible for…

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Federal Way schools to replace student information system

Federal Way Public Schools is set to change its student information system in the near future because the…

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Scammers attack computers through Hotmail accounts

A new scam has appeared recently, in which the scammers call people out of the blue and claim…

The former Toys R' Us site on 20th Avenue South in Federal Way is slated to become the future home of a performing arts and conference center.

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Federal Way courts developers for performing arts center

The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved to seek Request for Proposals (RFP) for a public-private partnership in…

The United States Olympic Team Trials — Diving ended its run inside Federal Way's Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on Sunday. In total

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Federal Way praises aquatic center’s role in diving trials

Mike Dunwiddie, the only manager the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center has known in its 20-plus years of…