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Accelerated academics: School district praises policy impact
The initial results of participation rates and test success for Federal Way Public Schools’ accelerated academics program are…
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TJ parents form new school advocacy group
In response to a perceived lack of communication from Federal Way Public Schools, a group of parents at…
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Airport noise: Federal Way pressures Port of Seattle
Federal Way has aired its grievances with the Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration once more.…
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Texting 911: King County will upgrade emergency system
As communications devices evolve, one area that’s having a hard time keeping up with the times is emergency…
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Gang violence grows in South King County
In the wake of the gang-related shooting that injured 13 people at a Kent car show in July,…
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WikiLeaks-esque site shares DUI patrol info
With the barrage of public service announcements on radio and TV, plus large digital signs along the I-5…
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Federal Way pilot experiences his own ‘Captain Sully moment’
Federal Way resident and Alaska Airlines Captain Steve Cleary received the Air Line Pilot’s Association’s (ALPA) “Superior Airmanship…
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Vigil honors American imprisoned in Nicaragua | Congressman Smith gets involved
Family and church members gathered Sunday for a candlelight vigil in support of Jason Puracal, who has spent…
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Are you smart enough for Mensa? Take the test
For anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re one of the “smart” people, here’s a chance to find out.
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Federal Way’s roads beat Seattle’s streets | City credits maintenance
Does Federal Way have some of the best kept roads in King County?
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Dentist disciplined over alleged sexual misconduct
The Washington State Department of Health recently listed local health care providers who had their licenses, certifications and…
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Car tab fees: King County sidesteps voters to avoid massive transit cuts
The King County Council voted 7-2 to approve an emergency Congestion Reduction Charge during an Aug. 15 meeting.…
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‘We lost all of our FEMA money’ | Charity seeks diapers and formula
With the loss of a $29,000 grant from FEMA, the Multi-Service Center’s Emergency Feeding Program is in serious…
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Sand sculpting masters return to Federal Way
The World Championship of Sand Sculpting’s “Tour of Champions” is set to kick off in Federal Way on…
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Churches and firefighters seek school supplies
Four Federal Way churches — Grace Church, Lifeway Church, Faith Church and Joy Church — are partnering with…
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Fake Comcast employee solicits elderly woman at her bedroom window
Lisa Lorance’s neighborhood near 296th Street and Military Road is pretty quiet, made up of working class folks…
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Trio of gas station robbery suspects arrested | Teen charged as adult
The King County Sheriff’s Office announced it had arrested three suspects in the robberies of several convenience stores…
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Parents fuel academic policy debate in Federal Way
Parents of Thomas Jefferson High School students, along with some members of the school's “Raider Parent Movement,” joined…
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Federal Way children suffer with cut to service program | Diapers and formula in demand
For parents with limited incomes, the cost of providing the basic needs for young children have become daunting…