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Federal Way schools brace for less federal funding

There will be more hits to the school district's budget going forward, this time because of reductions in…

Backpage.com is under fire for its adult section

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Human trafficking: McKenna, AG’s blast Backpage.com

As awareness about human trafficking has increased, one of the most common themes heard from law enforcement is…

The South Sound Regional Business Incubator (SSRBI) is shifting directions in its efforts to spur business and job growth in the Federal Way region.

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Federal Way business incubator starts new direction

The South Sound Regional Business Incubator (SSRBI) is shifting directions in its efforts to spur business and job…

Kyle Sumpter was the guest speaker at the May 4 meeting of the Armed Defense Training Association (ADTA) in Federal Way.

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Federal Way honors ‘Top Shot’ contestant Sumpter

Federal Way Police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter was honored by the Federal Way City Council for his performance on…

A rabbit forages for food in the West Hylebos Wetlands Park in Federal Way.

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Federal Way approves Hylebos preservation program

The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved the continuation of the Hylebos Basin Conservation Property Acquisition Program, and…

The King County Council decided last summer that a $20 'congestion reduction charge' fee be applied to King County residents to help fund the county's regional public bus system.

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Congestion fee begins for car tabs | King County offers free bus rides

According to the county, residents will begin seeing the fee with June car tab renewals. The fee will…

A photo collage of Army Private First Class Erin L. McLyman is on display at a dedication ceremony Saturday at Saghalie Park. Tyler Stewart of Boy Scout Troop 330 put together the monument to honor the three Federal Way natives killed in the Iraq War.

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Fallen soldiers memorial dedicated Saturday at Saghalie | Slideshow

Tyler Stewart of Boy Scout Troop 330 put together a "living war memorial" as part of his Eagle…

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WA students improve science scores

For the second consecutive year, Washington eighth-graders improved their scores, and scored higher than the national average, for…

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Washington battles whooping cough epidemic

With Washington experiencing one of the worst whooping cough epidemics in decades, Gov. Christine Gregoire announced May 3…

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Federal Way schools avoid teacher layoffs | ‘Ghosts’ haunt district

After having to shave $10 million from its budget last year, and approximately $32 million over the last…

Diane Dobrowolski protests May 9 at the corner of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South in Federal Way. 'Bank of America epitomizes what corporate America does to the middle class

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Occupy Federal Way joins Bank of America protests

With the annual shareholders meeting of Bank of America taking place this week in Charlotte, N.C., a nationwide…

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Grants help Federal Way reduce waste, boost recycling

The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) awarded over $18.8 million in grants to cities and counties throughout…

The Federal Way Farmers Market kicks off its 2012 season on May 12-13 at The Commons Mall parking lot near South 324th Street.

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City helps fund Federal Way Farmers Market’s Fun Runs

The Federal Way Farmers Market is trying to expand its presence in the community, and hopes to do…

Another service the Humane Society provides is a low-cost spay/neuter procedure for 'free-roaming' cats. One issue that the Humane Society runs into is that it's more difficult to adopt out cats than dogs

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Federal Way reviews partnership with Humane Society, but how are the cats?

"If just one person in Federal Way a week adopted a cat, or didn't bring us a cat,…

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Federal Way welcomes quieter, cleaner garbage trucks

Loud and odorous garbage trucks will now be a thing of the past in Federal Way, thanks to…

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Whooping cough epidemic: State advises vaccine for kids, pregnant women

The number of whooping cough cases is growing at a record breaking pace, according to the Washington State…

The program is aimed at getting students in grades 8-12 to begin thinking about life after school

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College Readiness Pathway coming to Federal Way schools

Federal Way Public Schools will roll out the College Readiness Pathway next year.

Federal Way Police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter was a contestant on 'Top Shot

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‘Top Shot’ ride ends for Federal Way police officer

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter was eliminated from "Top Shot" this week, falling one round short…

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Federal Way middle school touts math and science success

Saghalie Middle School is transitioning from a traditional middle school to a Math and Science Preparatory Academy.

Camelot's Green Team works hard to make Camelot a green school. Their efforts were recognized recently with the receipt of a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award. Camelot Elementary is one of only four schools in Washington State to be nominated for the U.S. Department of Education’s new Green Ribbon Schools Award

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Camelot Elementary wins Green Ribbon Schools Award

Federal Way's own Camelot Elementary School was named as one of four winners from Washington for the U.S.…