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Legislature heads toward special session | Gov. seeks consensus on state budget

With state legislators unable to meet their March 8 deadline to pass a budget within the allotted time…

Erin Jones is the new equity and achievement director for Federal Way Public Schools.

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FW schools hire new equity and achievement director

Federal Way Public Schools will have a new equity and achievement director, beginning March 12.

Federal Way police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is seen competing in episode four of The History Channel show “Top Shot.”

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‘Top Shot’ contestants take on crossbows

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter and his fellow contestants were faced with a crossbow challenge in…

Federal Way police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is seen competing in episode four of The History Channel show “Top Shot.”

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Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter and his fellow contestants were faced with a crossbow challenge in…

The fourth annual Federal Way Farmers Market Chili Cook-off

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Federal Way allows banners across roads to advertise events

With the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials coming in June, the Federal Way City Council fast-tracked a set of…

Nandell Palmer introduces Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest during the I Celebrate You event held in November 2011.

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City honors I Celebrate You founder Nandell Palmer

The Federal Way City Council announced that its Volunteer Spotlight for the month is I Celebrate You, the…

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State budget: Republican ‘political stunt’ rattles Olympia

The budget passed by the Washington State Senate has set the stage for a political showdown in Olympia.

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Federal Way parents and teachers surveyed on controversial grading policies

Teachers and parents at Sherwood Forest Elementary recently shared their thoughts and concerns over Federal Way Public Schools'…

Federal Way Police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is a contestant on The History Channel's 'Top Shot.' Sumpter is in the back row in the blue shirt.

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Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter had a much easier time this week as a contestant on…

Federal Way Police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is a contestant on The History Channel's 'Top Shot.' Sumpter is in the back row in the blue shirt.

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FW cop leads team to win on ‘Top Shot’

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter had a much easier time this week as a contestant on…

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Budget still murky for Federal Way schools

As for the Federal Way Public Schools budget, many things are still unclear because of the state Legislature’s…

The 1994 Honda Accord was the most stolen vehicle in 2010

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Auto theft: State law allows more time for investigation

State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) said this bill was needed, especially for areas like South King County,…

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Intercept Federal Way: Hidden resource for addicts

Started in 1984 by Nancy Stark and her husband, Ken, the unassuming facility has helped thousands on the…

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Poll: Washington voters split on governor, but want legal pot and gay marriage

A Feb. 22 poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows that the Washington gubernatorial race is much closer…

Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich addresses the crowd at a rally Feb. 24 in Federal Way. Gingrich served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He represented Georgia's 6th Congressional District from 1979 to 1999.

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Gingrich demands energy reform, bashes Obama at Federal Way rally | SLIDESHOW

Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich made a stop in Federal Way on…

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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‘Top Shot’ update: FW cop survives elimination

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter was on the hot seat in Episode 2 of The History…

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Federal Way declines money for hiring police | Mayor warns of state budget impact

Federal Way will decline an approximately $800,000 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant from the Department of Justice…

Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn recently announced that he will seek waivers for the state from the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act.

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State seeks No Child Left Behind waivers

Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn recently announced that he will seek waivers for the state from the federal…

Seattle hasn’t had an NBA team since 2008

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Seattle moves forward on NBA arena

The city, county and private investor Christopher Hansen have been working on plans to build an arena in…

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Legislative update: Uncertainty in Washington school funding forecast

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) officials are still keeping a close eye on Olympia.