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Census will create up to 1,200 jobs in Federal Way area
The 2010 census is bringing jobs to the Federal Way area. To prepare for the census, which will…
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Man charged with rape and kidnapping of Federal Way teen
Christopher N. Thomson, 47, was charged Jan. 15 with first-degree rape and first-degree kidnapping of a Federal Way…
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The bike starts here: Police train for downtown patrol
Federal Way police officers received training Jan. 13 on how to fight crime from the seat of a…
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Council tackles job details for Federal Way’s elected mayor
The city council will meet Jan. 19 to discuss setting a salary for Federal Way’s elected mayor position.…
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Magazine award opens door for FUSION
Peggy LaPorte was recently recognized nationally for her success in providing shelter to Federal Way’s homeless families. LaPorte…
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Federal Way dodges traffic as hearing examiner denies Northshore proposal
A proposal to replace Northeast Tacoma’s Northshore Golf Course with several hundred homes was denied on several accounts…
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Local mortgage broker sentenced in bank fraud
Mortgage broker Viktor Kobzar, 32, of Federal Way, was sentenced Jan. 8 in U.S. District Court in Seattle…
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Top priorities for Federal Way legislators in 2010
With another tough session ahead of them, Federal Way’s state legislators discussed with council members the city’s top…
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Suspect accused of shooting ex-boss pleads not guilty
UPDATE Charges against Kareem Harris have been amended from second-degree attempted murder to first-degree attempted murder. Harris was…
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Federal Way and Auburn police pursue robbery suspect
At 3:18 p.m. Jan. 6, Chase Bank at 33702 21st Ave. S.W. (located inside Fred Meyer) was the…
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Day of Caring: Food and blanket drive Jan. 15
The Diversity Commission will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day food and blanket drive to benefit…
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Kochmar becomes Federal Way’s last mayor under current form of government
Federal Way City Council member Linda Kochmar was voted Jan. 5 to serve as the city’s last appointed…
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Police need help finding missing person
Federal Way police are seeking the public’s help in finding Scott D. McMorran, 50, who was reported missing.…
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Project can reduce energy consumption for homes and businesses
More than 300 homeowners and business owners will soon have the opportunity to reduce their energy consumption at…
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Public housing stimulus will generate jobs in Federal Way
A housing complex for senior citizens and disabled individuals will benefit from improvements paid for with $2 million…
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Key Bank robbery suspect eludes Federal Way police
At 3:21 p.m. Dec. 29, a robbery took place at Key Bank, 32400 Pacific Highway S. in Federal…
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Lakewood police tragedy fuels outpouring of appreciation in Federal Way
Following the tragic homicides of four Lakewood law enforcement officers, Federal Way police have seen an abundance of…
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Teen recycles holiday lights, then donates proceeds
For Federal Way Public Academy student Jessica Lam, bundles of recycled Christmas lights translate into bundles of money…
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Federal Way Mail Center closes
Days before Christmas, the Federal Way Mail Center called it quits, causing mild panic among some customers who…
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Developer hits financial wall with downtown high-rise project
Developers have been granted their fourth extension on a purchase and sale agreement for the downtown AMC Theatre…