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Tao Pacific Cuisine is up for sale

Tao Pacific Cuisine, 30333 Pacific Highway S., has closed its doors. The restaurant and lounge opened September 2009.…

Youths participating in Federal Way's Police Explorers challenge run through a mock scenario in which they investigate a suspicious vehicle.

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Police Explorers savor the taste of law enforcement

Late last month, 64 youths representing 10 police departments gathered in Federal Way to show off their law…

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Federal Way seeks developers for vacant downtown site after skyscraper deal fizzles

Federal Way will again solicit developers for the former AMC Theatres downtown property.

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Volunteer fills void as Korean liaison in Federal Way

A volunteer liaison is now available to help Korean speaking residents access public services and help English speaking…

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Need money to make a difference? Apply for a Community Enhancement Grant

Are you a teacher who personally purchases school supplies for your students? Does your neighborhood need cash to…

Sales tax revenues increased by 1.2 percent in 2010 over 2009. The graph illustrates Federal Way’s 2010 retail sales tax revenue by area.

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Sales tax revenue rises in Federal Way | Retail expected to pick up in 2011

Year-end financial data shows Federal Way, in 2010, experienced a slight increase in sales tax revenue compared to…

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Federal Way adjusts workers’ compensation for city employees

City workers who are injured on the job will now be paid their regular salary, rather than workers’…

Ryan Vanderlinda held a sign on Friday at the corner of 320th Street and Pacific Highway South advertising the services of Federal Way’s American Gold Inc. The business buys precious metals. The city council is considering stricter regulation of businesses that buy jewelry

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‘Cash for gold’ gets blamed for burglaries: Federal Way seeks stricter regulation

Federal Way has seen an increase in burglaries, specifically those in which jewelry is stolen.

Ryan Vanderlinda held a sign on Friday at the corner of 320th Street and Pacific Highway South advertising the services of Federal Way’s American Gold Inc. The business buys precious metals. The city council is considering stricter regulation of businesses that buy jewelry

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Federal Way has seen an increase in burglaries, specifically those in which jewelry is stolen.

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Suspect faces first-degree murder charge in 2009 shooting of ex-boss

Charges against Kareem Harris, 28, were amended Friday from second-degree attempted murder to first-degree murder.

Steel Lake Park

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Federal Way moves ahead on parks and recreation | Goals include playgrounds, Sacajawea Park, disc golf

Federal Way is moving forward on several parks and recreation projects in 2011.

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Bounce houses: Realtor’s inflatable endeavor helps feed the hungry in Federal Way

David Berg is using inflatable toys, known as bounce houses, to help the Federal Way community and market…

The Salmon in City Hall project illustrates how common household activities add to the pollution of the city's streams

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Salmon in City Hall illustrate our wasteful ways

Hundreds of baby salmon are helping to teach Federal Way residents about storm water and healthy creeks.

St. Francis Hospital

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St. Francis Hospital’s hiring policy goes smokeless

Federal Way's St. Francis Hospital, part of Franciscan Health System, will soon hire only tobacco-free applicants.

Federal Way police officer Brian Walsh died of a heart attack in March 2010 while on duty.

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Brian Walsh Act targets families of fallen police and firefighters

Legislators are considering amending a workers’ compensation law to include benefits to families of law enforcement and firefighters…

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Verizon customers line up for iPhone 4

Before the sun rose above the horizon, a line formed at the door of Federal Way's Verizon Wireless…

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Federal Way puts $750,000 toward future civic center

In a 6-1 vote Feb. 1, the Federal Way City Council appropriated $750,000 to be used toward identifying…

Tacoma's MorphoTrak engineering office will be relocating to Federal Way's Evergreen Corporate Center

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MorphoTrak leaves Tacoma for Federal Way’s cheaper rent

Federal Way will be the new home to a Tacoma technology firm that may be expanding.

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Policy outlines veto power for Federal Way mayor

The Federal Way City Council has unanimously adopted a policy that outlines the process by which the mayor…

Artistic rendition of the proposed towers by Twin Development.

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Federal Way’s high-rise deal dies

After more than three years and seven purchase and sale agreement extensions, the city council, on Tuesday, unanimously…