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Fireworks at Celebration Park in Federal Way on July 4

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Fourth of July festival draws record attendance

A record breaking number of people poured into Celebration Park on July 4 for the city's 19th annual…

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Scammers target elderly over Affordable Care Act

The Washington State Attorney General's office joined with the Federal Trade Commission last week in efforts to make…

This July 2011 photo shows the intersection of South 348th Street and 1st Avenue South in Federal Way. At the time

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Federal Way pursues grant money for traffic projects

traffic engineer for the city, discussed the new projects for the city in the coming years.

Gordon Sabin (right) with Luke Thompson at the competition in Kansas City.

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Decatur grad takes 3rd in national auto skills competition

Recently graduated Decatur High School senior Gordon Sabin competed against 50 other students as part of the 2012…

The risk for transmission of whooping cough is greatest during the first two weeks of the illness

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State spreads vaccine to curb whooping cough epidemic

More than 2,000 new cases have been reported, bringing the total up to 2,883, according to the Department…

Carla Ackley posted photos of the alleged burglar at her blog

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Resident’s photos help capture alleged serial burglar in Federal Way

The recent arrest of two serial burglars in Federal Way has led to a dramatic drop in burglaries…

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State earns waivers for education requirements

Randy Dorn, the state superintendent of education, announced last week that Washington had been granted waivers from Elementary…

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Federal Way burglaries drop after police arrest ‘professionals’

Burglary rates in the city have dropped significantly in the past month, thanks to the arrests of two…

Crime scene on June 27 at SW 336th Street and 21st Avenue SW in Federal Way.

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Alcohol and music led to fatal shooting in Federal Way

Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson revealed more details about a fatal shooting outside Johnny's Famous Bar and…

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King County reports growth for small businesses

Opportunities for productive relationships between King County and small business has improved over the past couple of years,…

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Federal Way school district to critics: Please be constructive

For anyone who follows the Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Board of Directors meetings on a regular basis,…

President Barack Obama

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Affordable Care Act survives Supreme Court ruling

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), known colloquially as ObamaCare, was upheld by the United States Supreme Court on…

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Federal Way schools avoid teacher furloughs

Federal Way Public Schools will manage to avoid furlough days for the 2012-13 school year by spending approximately…

Scene of a fatal shooting Wednesday at SW 336th Street and 21st Avenue SW in Federal Way.

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One dead, six wounded after gun fight at Federal Way bar

A shooting at a local bar has left one dead, and six others wounded. According to the Federal…

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Reading and writing scores strong across the state

The Class of 2012 passed the reading and writing portions their High School Proficiency Exams (HSPEs) with averages…

Shellfish

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Puget Sound shellfish thrive as fecal pollution declines

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) cites more than 50,000 tests in 38 shellfish growing areas, showing…

Children play at Lake Grove Park on Wednesday afternoon. The park

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Tacoma smelter poisons soil at three Federal Way parks

Adelaide, Heritage Woods and Lake Grove parks in Federal Way all tested positive for unsafe levels of lead…

This parking lot on 20th Avenue South houses the former Toys R Us and Target stores

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Crystal Palace developer interested in arts center project

ARCADD Inc., the Massachusetts-based architecture firm that's proposing the Crystal Way project in downtown Federal Way, has expressed…

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Washington outlines plan for Japan tsunami debris

Gov. Christine Gregoire announced that she is directing the state's Military Department Emergency Management Division (EMD) to spearhead…

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King County sewer rates go up

The King County Council approved a 2013 sewer rate of $39.79 a month, in a decision made last…