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Legislation aiding operation and maintenance of Young Life of Federal Way was signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire on March 23.

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State law helps non-profits maintain tax exempt status

Young Life ran into a rough spot in 2010, when it was determined by the Washington State Department…

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter’s red team found its way back to the winner’s circle on this week’s episode of “Top Shot” on The History Channel. The show airs Tuesday nights.

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Sumpter’s ‘Top Shot’ team gets back on track

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter’s red team found its way back to the winner’s circle on…

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Federal Way schools prepare for new state standards

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are set to take effect in 2014-15. According to the district, however, Federal…

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter’s red team found its way back to the winner’s circle on this week’s episode of “Top Shot” on The History Channel. The show airs Tuesday nights.

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Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter’s red team found its way back to the winner’s circle on…

The Khan Academy offers a library of over 3

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Khan Academy: ‘Powerful tool’ for Federal Way students

The Khan Academy is an online repository of lessons, practice questions and instructional videos that has been recently…

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Federal Way taxpayers save money with school bond refinancing

The refinancing of bonds by Federal Way Public Schools will bring savings to taxpayers.

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr is pictured at a press conference in 2008.  Rahr will retire from law enforcement at the end of this month

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King County Sheriff Sue Rahr retires

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr will retire from law enforcement at the end of this month, ending a…

Police Chief Brian Wilson honors volunteer Lottie Kinney at the March 20 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Kinney

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FW police chief honors top officers, employees and volunteers

Police Chief Brian Wilson gave a nod to those who have given the most to FWPD and the…

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter was on the hot seat in Episode 2 of The History Channel's 'Top Shot' this week.

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Sumpter surprises ‘Top Shot’ teammates

This week's episode of "Top Shot" on The History Channel provided a surprise twist, with Federal Way Police…

Federal Way has the third highest adult obesity rate in King County

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Too fat in Federal Way? Report examines city’s health

As a result of these findings, 12 recommendations were made for the city to pursue to increase Federal…

Charan Sachar

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Ceramic artist envisions thriving scene in Federal Way

Charan Sachar, a ceramic artist based in Federal Way, will have his work featured at a number of…

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1 million jobs: West Coast leaders eye ‘clean economy’

Last week, leaders from Washington, Oregon, California and British Columbia met at the GLOBE Conference on Business and…

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter (background) could only sit and watch during this week’s episode of “Top Shot

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Sumpter sidelined for ‘Top Shot’ episode

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter could only sit and watch during this week’s episode of “Top…

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter (background) could only sit and watch during this week’s episode of “Top Shot

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Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter could only sit and watch during this week’s episode of “Top…

Known unofficially as 'pink slime

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Pink slime: Federal Way school lunches avoid beef product

Debra Stenberg, community relations specialist for Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), said the district is aware of the…

The school district will present the capital projects levy to voters for a second time this year in November. The levy is intended to raise money for rebuilding Federal Way High School.

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Federal Way schools will pitch levy in November | More public communication promised

The capital levy to rebuild Federal Way High School will be on the ballot again in November.

Katrina Asay

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Asay vows to fight for Federal Way school funding

State Rep. Katrina Asay (R-District 30) made an appearance at the Federal Way School Board meeting March 13,…

King County officials believe the sudden surge in overdose deaths may be linked to a possibly new and potent strain of heroin to come into the Puget Sound area — or could also be related to additional chemicals mixed into the heroin before it hits the streets.

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King County reports rise in heroin overdose deaths

The King County Medical Examiner's office believed that seven deaths over the weekend of March 3-4 were likely…

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Mortgage settlement relief is one step closer for homeowners

It's anticipated that of the $25 billion in the settlement, approximately $648 million will be available to Washington…

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Washington avoids Fukushima fallout

March 11 marked the one year anniversary of the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that rocked Japan, and…