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A handful of school students were given an early Christmas surprise Monday when they participated in the Shop…
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Twinkle twinkle little street: Neighbors indulge with Christmas lights
For a select few Federal Way residents, Christmas is all about spreading the joy and hanging hundreds upon…
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Utility tax rebate program in Federal Way
Low-income seniors and low-income disabled individuals can now apply for Federal Way’s utility tax rebate program. The rebate…
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City settles former court employee’s lawsuit
The city will pay $80,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an ex-municipal court employee. Former Federal Way…
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Federal Way police investigate officer-involved shooting
The Federal Way Police Department is conducting an investigation of a police-involved shooting in Des Moines. At 2:40…
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Council sets timeline for city’s first mayoral election
A timeline for the November 2010 mayoral election was adopted Tuesday by the Federal Way City Council. The…
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Baby ejected from mini-van in crash
A baby was ejected from a vehicle around midnight Wednesday when a pickup truck rear-ended a minivan on…
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Federal Way bank robberies add up in 2009
This year, compared to recent years, brought a spike in citywide bank robberies. Banks across Federal Way have…
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Pacific Highway South HOV lane project enters final phase
Federal Way is preparing to launch the last phase of its Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes project. Phase…
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Christmas tree lots brace for busy weekend
Christmas is less than two weeks away, and those still needing a tree can simultaneously purchase the decoration…
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Federal Way raises property tax rates
The Federal Way City Council is preparing to pass an ordinance that will increase 2010 property tax rates.…
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Crosswalk beacons boost pedestrian safety in Federal Way
The city council could soon consider increased pedestrian safety measures at dangerous crosswalks across Federal Way. The move…
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Cost for garbage service will increase in Federal Way
Federal Way’s garbage disposal services and fees will increase marginally next year. The city council, on Dec. 1,…
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H1N1 vaccine: Clinics today and Dec. 9 in Federal Way
A H1N1 influenza vaccination clinic will be in operation Dec. 5 and 9 in Federal Way. The clinic,…
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FW budget forecast: No services die, but deficit lives
Federal Way is preparing to adopt a 2009-2010 mid-biennium budget that reflects more staff layoffs, but maintains a…
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Terminated: Search for city manager
The Federal Way City Council decided unanimously Tuesday to discontinue its search for a new city manager. The…
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Council sets dates for mayoral elections; mayor’s salary to be determined
Federal Way residents will wait a year for their chance to elect a mayor. The city council voted…
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Holiday vandalism strikes again at Federal Way home
For the second time in as many months, vandals have punctured the holiday spirit of a Federal Way…
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Red-light, speed-zone camera citations in Federal Way begin Jan. 1
A 30-day warning period for two speed zone and three red-light enforcement cameras began Tuesday. The newest red-light…