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Entrance to the cafeteria at Federal Way High School.

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Committee explores ’21st century curriculum’ for new FWHS

The Federal Way High School Curriculum Committee (FWHSCC) seeks to determine the best curriculum and programs that will…

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is a contestant on 'Top Shot All-Stars' on The History Channel.

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‘Top Shot All-Stars’ includes sharpshooting Federal Way cop

Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is back on the History Channel this spring as a…

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School district’s budget adds money for first time in years

The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) superintendent's budget recommendation has staved off significant cuts for the first time…

A rendition of the proposed performing arts and conference center (PACC) in Federal Way at the former Toys R Us building on 20th Avenue South.

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Fundraising guidelines and website established for PACC

The Federal Way City Council entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Way Coalition of the…

Jena Krantz (left)

Business

Jazzercise owner celebrates eight years in Federal Way

Local Jazzercise class owner Kimberly DeMile will host a free open house at the King County Aquatic Center…

Evidence records seized from the licensing subagent in White Center.

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Investigation uncovers fraud scheme with used car sales

Antonio Lopez Miranda, 56, and his son Antonio Lopez, 36, who own T&C Auto Sales in SeaTac and…

Most stores have anti-theft devices on liquor bottles.

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Liquor theft skyrockets; city reports 12% spike in crime

With the privatization of liquor sales in Washington, liquor theft has skyrocketed in the 11 months since the…

Isabel Carpenter

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Federal Way girl honored for escaping would-be abductor

Ten-year-old Isabel Carpenter was recently honored by King County with a "911 Hero" award for her quick thinking…

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Education funding: FW schools brace for state budget impact

With Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu set to give his final recommendation for a budget…

According to King County Metro's data

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King County Metro bus service faces 17 percent cut

For Federal Way, a total of 11 of the 19 routes that serve the city could be either…

Margie Walter

Life

Race for the Cure: Margie Walter inspires friends and family

The friends and family of Margie Walter made quite the splash in 2011 when their team of more…

On Tuesday

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City will utilize revenue tool for downtown development

The Federal Way City Council had the first reading of a Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) ordinance during…

The former AMC Theatres site is located on 20th Avenue South next to the Federal Way Transit Center.

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Developer will study site for park in downtown Federal Way

The Federal Way City Council unanimously decided to enter into an exclusive 90-day contract with Seattle’s Lorig Associates…

Sylvia Valdovinos

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8 Federal Way cops return to duty after apartment shooting

In the first city council meeting since the fatal April 21 shooting at the Pinewood Village Apartments that…

Washington State Capitol Legislative Building Dome in Olympia.

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WA Legislature heads to special session, starting May 13

The Washington State Legislature will begin its sixth special session in the past three years when lawmakers return…

The Fun Brick

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Fun Brick needs ‘champion’ investor for man’s charity idea

As they get older, the couple is continuing to explore ways to give back to others and the…

This recent branding effort

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Rebranding Federal Way: Ask the high school students?

As the city tries to figure out ways to revitalize Federal Way's economy and business community, the Finance/Economic…

The city installed banners during the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in 2012.

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City approves $39,050 in tourism enhancement grants

The Financial/Economic Development/Regional Affairs (FEDRAC) committee approved $39,050 in tourism enhancement grants (TEG) for various events and organizations…

In this file photo from July 2012

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Fatal bike accident qualifies Westway for traffic overhaul

The plan would convert four roads — 23rd Avenue SW, 24th Avenue SW, SW 333rd Street and SW…

Belmor Park

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Mobile home residents plead for rezoning in Federal Way

The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously to move mobile home park zoning to high priority for the…