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The World Trade Center in New York City was destroyed by a terrorist attack on Sept. 11

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Firefighters will fetch World Trade Center beam for 9/11 memorial in Federal Way

As the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks nears, two local firefighters will start an…

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From food to bike paths, Federal Way joins countywide health campaign

A new campaign to promote healthy living in King County was launched this week. The program, called Let’s…

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U.S. Marshals take $550K off Federal Way’s hands

In May, a routine domestic violence call led to the discovery of what was labeled a possible drug…

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Federal Way can track sex offenders, thanks to grant

Every year, Federal Way police make a concerted sweep of the city, checking that all 217 registered sex…

On July 21

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Criminal past aside, deceased shoplifter was a friend | Police investigation continues

On July 21, 29-year-old Jedidiah Waters lost his life in a shoplifting incident gone bad at the Wal-Mart…

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StartUp Northwest offers social network for local businesses

Stephen Coles, a longtime resident of Federal Way, recently unveiled his new company, StartUp Northwest.

Surveillance footage of three armed robbery suspects

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Police release surveillance photos of armed robbers in Federal Way and Maple Valley

Police suspect that three men who robbed two gas stations in Federal Way early on the morning of…

Example of a local electric vehicle charging station.

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Electric vehicle charging stations: Federal Way’s link to the future?

With vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt rolling off the line in large numbers, the once…

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Standards-based education: Expect more discussion on new Federal Way school policy

As the debate over Federal Way Public Schools’ accelerated academics program continues, it seems that another policy, Standards…

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State education groups challenge Eyman’s I-1053

Initiative 1053, a now 18-year-old law, is being challenged once more in Washington state courts by a coalition…

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Initiative 1053, a now 18-year-old law, is being challenged once more in Washington state courts by a coalition…

According to initial reports

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Three injured in crash at 320th Street and I-5

According to initial reports, three people were injured, two seriously, when a car apparently crashed into a utility…

This Chevron station at South 348th Street and Pacific Highway South was the first of two stations robbed early morning July 25 in Federal Way.

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Armed robbers hit two Federal Way gas stations

Two armed robberies happened in quick succession early Monday morning in Federal Way, with what appears to be…

McGruff the Crime Dog toured the city with Federal Way police during National Night Out on Aug. 2.

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SLIDESHOW: National Night Out at Waterbury Park and Laurelwood Gardens apartments

Aug. 2 will be National Night Out, an event aimed at empowering and bringing communities together to help…

Federal Way police were involved in a fatal shooting July 21 at Wal-Mart

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Suspected shoplifter dies in Federal Way police shooting | UPDATE

Federal Way police were involved in a fatal shooting July 21 at Wal-Mart, located in the 1900 block…

A rendering of the proposed Crystal Palace slated for the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South in Federal Way.

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Crystal Palace coming soon to downtown Federal Way

Both the plans and money are coming together for the former AMC Theatres site in downtown Federal Way.

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Light rail – Federal Way has three-pronged plan for Sound Transit

The city is adopting a game plan after Sound Transit revealed that light rail would not come to…

On July 22

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Federal Way bans collective marijuana gardens

The Federal Way City Council unanimously passed a six-month emergency moratorium on “collective” marijuana gardens during its regular…

This cartoon by Frank Shiers appears in the July 20

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Summerless in Seattle: Temps steer clear of 80-degree mark

Noting the unseasonably cool and rainy summer the greater Puget Sound area has experienced so far in 2011,…

King County Metro stands to lose more than 600

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Bus riders and socialists confront King County Council over car tab fee proposal

The debate surrounding higher car tab fees and slashed bus routes has reached a boiling point in King…