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King County seeks EMS levy for November ballot
King County has been making the rounds, asking local cities to approve a replacement Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…
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Citizens weigh in on PACC idea
As the city council readies for a lengthy discussion this weekend about the proposed Performing Arts and Conference…
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We Day: FW students focus on social change, adopt village in Sierra Leone
As the inaugural We Day U.S. approaches on March 27 in Seattle, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) staff…
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Innocent Bystander: Local rock band makes some noise
Consisting of three friends from Thomas Jefferson High School and a singer originally from Nashville, Tenn., Innocent Bystander…
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State Supreme Court rejects Eyman’s two-thirds tax rule
The Washington State Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down Initiative 1185, the rule that forced the…
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Schools wait on Legislature amid murky budget outlook
This year is no different than recent years when it comes to the 2013-14 budget planning for Federal…
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Federal Way school safety conversation continues
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Deputy Superintendent Mark Davidson gave a security update at the school board's Feb.…
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King County parks levy could go before voters in August
According to the county, the levy would mean the 39 King County cities would see approximately $4.2 million…
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King County planning policy affects city’s quality of life
The Federal Way City Council voted to write a letter in support of amendments to the King County…
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Program targets invasive plant species at Steel Lake
The biggest noxious weed the LMD has dealt with is known as milfoil, Smith said. Milfoil is an…
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School district honored for recycling 40 percent of waste
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) was chosen as the winner of the Leadership in Recycling Award, an announcement…
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School board examines reality of education’s future
Federal Way School Board members were given a presentation of Rob Neu's "State of the Schools" speech during…
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Gov. Inslee rolls out jobs agenda
Gov. Jay Inslee announced his agenda this week for revitalizing the state economy, citing five points of focus…
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Citizens divided over idea of armed volunteers in schools
It appears that at least in Federal Way, the community is somewhat divided on the best response to…
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Schools brace for impact of federal sequestration cuts
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) receives approximately $18 million a year from federal funding, and the looming threat…
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King County launches plan to enroll 180,000 uninsured
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a countywide plan to try and enroll 180,000 King County residents into…
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Federal Way approves citywide fiber optic network
The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved a 10-year franchise agreement with Zayo Group LLC to allow that…
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State health secretary’s legacy includes fewer smokers
According to the Department of Health (DOH), under Selecky's leadership, adult smoking rates in Washington have dropped 30…
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Homeless students on the rise in Washington schools
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is currently serving 208 homeless students, but has served a total of 230…