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    Articles by Greg Allmain
    The historic Brooklake property began in the 1920s as the Wagon Wheel restaurant and eventually became the Brooklake Community Center. This photos was taken circa 1940.
    Federal Way acquires historic Brooklake property
    By Greg Allmain • April 9, 2014 6:03 pm

    The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of the Brooklake property and to cover the costs of delinquent property taxes as part of the deal, during the Council’s March 18 meeting.

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    City of Federal Way
    Human Services manager, interim finance director moving on...
    By Greg Allmain • April 3, 2014 9:00 pm

    Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell announced during Tuesday’s meeting that Human Services manager Jay Bennett and interim Finance director Bob Noland are moving on from Federal Way.

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    City of Federal Way
    Federal Way Council approves re-adding 4 staff positions
    By Greg Allmain • April 3, 2014 8:58 pm

    The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved the re-addition of four positions in the Community Development Department during its meeting Tuesday

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    City of Federal Way
    Federal Way Council approves funding for economic development...
    By Greg Allmain • April 3, 2014 8:37 pm

    The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved the funding for an economic development director position during its meeting Tuesday

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    The newly rebuilt Valhalla Elementary opened its doors in September 2009. Valhalla
    Ten of Federal Way’s newest schools meet state...
    By Greg Allmain • April 1, 2014 12:42 pm

    Ten of the Federal Way Public Schools newest schools have met or exceeded state standards, according to the first report on the district’s Asset Preservation Program that the board of directors heard during its March 25 meeting.

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    The newly rebuilt Valhalla Elementary opened its doors in September 2009. Valhalla
    By Greg Allmain • April 1, 2014 3:34 pm

    Ten of the Federal Way Public Schools newest schools have met or exceeded state standards, according to the first report on the district’s Asset Preservation Program that the board of directors heard during its March 25 meeting.

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    South King Fire and Rescue
    South King Fire investigation costs $23,000 in legal...
    By Greg Allmain • March 31, 2014 7:38 pm

    The recent complaint filed by South King Fire and Rescue (SKFR) Chief Al Church against SKFR commissioner Mark Freitas cost taxpayers $23,165 in legal fees, according to documents the Mirror obtained.

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    Greg Allmain
    Social justice’s return on investment is fast disappearing...
    By Greg Allmain • March 28, 2014 8:34 pm

    Social justice is one of those catchphrases that we’re all familiar with these days. What it means, no one really seems to know, but it sure does sound nice and makes whoever is saying it seem sophisticated and compassionate.

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    The Federal Way City Council and staff presented Public Works Director Cary Roe with a Key to the City award on March 18. Roe is leaving the city in April to take over the city of Kennewick's Public Works Department.
    Outgoing Public Works director reflects on service to...
    By Greg Allmain • March 26, 2014 7:04 pm

    Cary Roe has seen Federal Way through a lot in the last two-plus decades. From the formation of the city itself, to being tasked with implementing some of the largest infrastructure projects

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    Federal Way Public Schools
    Federal Way school district clarifies changes at Truman...
    By Greg Allmain • March 26, 2014 6:55 pm

    The announcement of a new program at Truman High School next fall recently left district officials and community members confused about the changes set to take place at the district’s alternative high school.

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    Federal Way Public Schools
    Federal Way school district sees positives for its...
    By Greg Allmain • March 25, 2014 5:51 pm

    Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) are once again cultivating a somewhat positive outlook as the district prepares its upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be first presented by Superintendent Rob Neu on May 13.

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    A measure on the April 22 ballot aims to maintain current levels of Metro Transit service. The Federal Way City Council voted to support the measure.
    Federal Way Council votes to support Metro funding...
    By Greg Allmain • March 19, 2014 7:39 pm

    The Federal Way City Council voted 5-2 to lend their support to Proposition 1, the April 22 ballot proposal aimed at maintaining current levels of Metro Transit service.

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    Auburn man charged with fraudulently purchasing 3 Federal Way properties, defrauding banks
    Auburn man charged with fraudulently purchasing 3 Federal...
    By Greg Allmain • March 19, 2014 12:59 pm

    An Auburn man who told detectives he was the recipient of a $2 million grant from President Obama after police say he defrauded numerous financial institutions is facing facing 22 counts of forgery, theft and fraud.

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    Federal Way Public Schools
    Federal Way school district reviews End of Course...
    By Greg Allmain • March 17, 2014 3:54 pm

    Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) board of directors heard a report back about what appeared to be dismal results for the district when it comes to End of Course (EOC) exams.

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    City of Federal Way
    Federal Way Council reviews ‘action plan’ for federal...
    By Greg Allmain • March 13, 2014 8:36 pm

    The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan during the council’s March 4 meeting.

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    Federal Way Public Schools
    Federal Way’s Truman High School to undergo program...
    By Greg Allmain • March 13, 2014 8:25 pm

    Truman High School will unveil a new program next fall for its students, called the “Life Prep Flex” program.

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    Federal Way resident Jackie Jarvis was the big winner on 'The Price of Right' show
    Federal Way women find ‘The Price is Right’
    By Greg Allmain • March 12, 2014 12:21 pm

    Two Federal Way residents, Jackie Jarvis and Mimy Evans, got chances of a lifetime recently, with the two friends both getting the opportunity to participate in a taping of that classic American gameshow “The Price is Right.”

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    Federal Way resident Jackie Jarvis was the big winner on 'The Price of Right' show
    By Greg Allmain • March 12, 2014 3:13 pm

    Two Federal Way residents, Jackie Jarvis and Mimy Evans, got chances of a lifetime recently, with the two friends both getting the opportunity to participate in a taping of that classic American gameshow “The Price is Right.”

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    Chris Flores (second from left)
    Federal Way student named Rotary Student of the...
    By Greg Allmain • March 6, 2014 7:35 pm

    Chris Flores, a senior at Federal Way High School (FWHS), was chosen as the Federal Way Rotary Club’s “Student of the Year.”

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    A rendering of the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC). The Federal Way City Council approved establishing a loan program that could help to fund the PACC and other projects.
    Federal Way Council to establish loan program that...
    By Greg Allmain • March 6, 2014 7:24 pm

    The city will partner with the National Development Council to complete the work in establishing the fund, which would potentially hold up to approximately $3 million and could be put towards a variety of projects in Federal Way, most notably the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC).

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