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    Articles by Haley Donwerth
    Mayor, police, fire and utilities talk how city is responding to COVID-19 during town hall
    Mayor, police, fire and utilities talk how city...
    By Haley Donwerth • March 24, 2020 6:30 am

    Mayor Ferrell and city partners talk pandemic updates, city and community functions during the outbreak.

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    Senior centers around the city are taking extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of their residents.
    Federal Way senior facilities on ‘high alert’ amid...
    By Haley Donwerth • March 19, 2020 1:10 pm

    Facilities that serve seniors are taking extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of residents.

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    Greg Baruso appointed to Federal Way City Council following mayor’s controversial tiebreaker
    Greg Baruso appointed to Federal Way City Council...
    By Haley Donwerth • March 10, 2020 4:40 pm

    The 34-year firefighter and Diversity Commission chair was selected out of 18 total candidates; council members call out mayor for “betraying” their trust.

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    Writing magnifies critical thinking for biology students
    Writing magnifies critical thinking for biology students
    By Haley Donwerth • March 6, 2020 9:00 am

    Federal Way Public Schools implements new writing structure called CER, or claim, evidence and reasoning.

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    Decatur cheer took home first place in two divisions at state earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Decatur cheer
    Decatur cheer wins state titles
    By Haley Donwerth • March 5, 2020 4:35 pm

    Decatur has a lot to cheer for this month.

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    Teen sentenced in drive-by shooting that injured 14-year-old girl in Federal Way
    Teen sentenced in drive-by shooting that injured 14-year-old...
    By Haley Donwerth • March 5, 2020 4:25 pm

    Girl’s family protests at courthouse for stricter gun control and increased sentences for gun-related crimes.

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    20/20 vision for the 30th annual State of the City
    20/20 vision for the 30th annual State of...
    By Haley Donwerth • March 5, 2020 1:00 pm

    Federal Way mayor rolls out the city’s “30 for 30” campaign; addresses permitting, crime statistics and more.

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    Federal Way coffee shop employees robbed at gunpoint
    Federal Way coffee shop employees robbed at gunpoint
    By Haley Donwerth • March 2, 2020 6:50 pm

    Suspect got away with the tip jar and the company’s tablet.

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    City staff discover public restroom turned into homeless sleeping area
    City staff discover public restroom turned into homeless...
    By Haley Donwerth • March 2, 2020 6:20 pm

    The restroom had a strong odor of mildew, urine and feces; parks staff cleaned it up.

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    Federal Way Police Department Crime Analyst Michelle Roy was named the Mirror’s February Citizen of the Month. Courtesy photo.
    Helping keep Federal Way safe
    By Haley Donwerth • February 28, 2020 12:30 pm

    Federal Way Police Department’s Michelle Roy has keen eye for crime data.

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    Federal Way pondering panhandling signs, other solutions
    Federal Way pondering panhandling signs, other solutions
    By Haley Donwerth • February 24, 2020 8:30 am

    City looking at several cities to analyze how they handle panhandling, including Lakewood and Bellevue.

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    Federal Way Council candidate Pagliocco on probation for reckless driving after 2016 DUI arrest
    Federal Way Council candidate Pagliocco on probation for...
    By Haley Donwerth • February 20, 2020 8:30 pm

    Council candidate Pagliocco is on probation until 2022 and required an interlock device on his car for a DUI arrest in 2016.

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    19 apply for open Federal Way City Council seat
    19 apply for open Federal Way City Council...
    By Haley Donwerth • February 20, 2020 10:30 am

    Council interviews will be held at a future, undetermined date and are open to the public.

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    Seattle police investigating fatal shooting of Federal Way man
    Seattle police investigating fatal shooting of Federal Way...
    By Haley Donwerth • February 19, 2020 9:30 am

    Someone called 911 about an illegal discharge approximately 100 yards from the victim’s Federal Way home; police are trying to determine if the shooting happened in Federal Way.

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    El Centro de la Raza comes to Federal Way
    El Centro de la Raza comes to Federal...
    By Haley Donwerth • February 13, 2020 1:03 pm

    “The Center for People of all Races” aims to bring hope to the community.

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    Burien man pleads not guilty in fatal stabbing at Federal Way motel
    Burien man pleads not guilty in fatal stabbing...
    By Haley Donwerth • February 11, 2020 1:30 am

    Video footage shows Nicky Juneau apparently assaulting 30-year-old who tries to run away before he is killed.

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    Crime down in Federal Way for fourth year
    Crime down in Federal Way for fourth year
    By Haley Donwerth • February 5, 2020 5:00 pm

    But some residents don’t feel safe following recent uptick in violent crime — including four fatal shootings.

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    ‘Winning is all they know’: Todd Beamer, Decatur power through to girls basketball regional playoffs
    ‘Winning is all they know’: Todd Beamer, Decatur...
    By Haley Donwerth • February 4, 2020 5:00 pm

    Todd Beamer girls set to play Bellarmine Prep in the first round of the Hardwood Classic state basketball tournament March 8.

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    Metal bar smashes through windshield on I-5 in Federal Way
    Metal bar smashes through windshield on I-5 in...
    By Haley Donwerth • January 30, 2020 12:00 pm

    The bar grazed the driver’s head and he sustained minor injuries.

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    Counting all of Federal Way’s homeless in
    Counting all of Federal Way’s homeless in
    By Haley Donwerth • January 29, 2020 12:10 pm

    Limitations of King County’s annual homeless street count could result in an undercount and ineffective solutions.

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    ‘Let There Be Love’ in Federal Way
    ‘Let There Be Love’ in Federal Way
    By Haley Donwerth • January 29, 2020 8:30 am

    Centerstage presents the first fully-staged production of the play at the Knutzen Family Theater.

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    Burien man charged with murder in stabbing at Federal Way motel
    Burien man charged with murder in stabbing at...
    By Haley Donwerth • January 28, 2020 11:15 am

    Nicky Juneau, 31, was released from jail the day before the murder.

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    Temple Fitness motivates clients to treat body as a temple
    Temple Fitness motivates clients to treat body as...
    By Haley Donwerth • January 28, 2020 9:30 am

    Trainer shares personal journey that led him to open Temple Fitness, help others.

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