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Federal Way transportation plan covers 23 projects, including access at S. 320th St.

On July 7, the Federal Way City Council voted to progress with two road projects that will make…

Shirley Holmen

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For physical therapy, Federal Way nursing homes embrace Nintendo Wii

Patients at Hallmark Manor and other local nursing homes are reuniting with their inner child as they complete…

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Council will hire consulting firm to find new city manager

On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved hiring a consulting firm to find a new city manager. The…

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VIDEO: On the scene at a purse snatching in Federal Way

Edgewood resident Christine Hakanson receives assistance Wednesday afternoon from Federal Way police after two suspects snatched her purse…

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Crime stats show Federal Way’s ups and downs in 2008

Federal Way saw a jump in violent crime last year, but experienced an overall decrease in its crime…

Sarah Glasco

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Up, up and away: ‘Mad scientist’ dazzles kids with air pressure

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Sarah Glasco

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Science is cool when it involves goofy scientists and amazing experiments. Children of all ages, most of them…

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Judges plead their case for keeping court

Preserving Federal Way’s court, and restoring trust in its management, is in the best interest of residents. That…

Bonney Lake High School senior Adriana Guzman poses in front of a trunk full of soccer balls she and her dad

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Kick for Nick: Soccer balls help U.S. military connect with kids in the Middle East

Federal Way is helping a Bonney Lake student rally for soccer balls to be distributed to children in…

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Grants bolster emergency preparedness in Federal Way

The city handed out nearly $50,000 to community groups with plans to better Federal Way’s emergency preparedness. The…

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World Vision announces layoffs

The philanthropic non-profit giant World Vision, with its headquarters in Federal Way, began employee layoffs June 29. A…

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Federal Way among cities named in lawsuit over red light cameras

The City of Federal Way, along with 18 other Washington cities, is named in a class action lawsuit,…

Federal Way resident Hilary King holds a handful of red wriggler worms from a compost pile she created in an ice cooler. King takes the demonstration to events such as the Federal Way Farmer's Market

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Go green with composting, recycling and the worm bin

Do-it-yourself composting, green cleaning and recycling will be topics of conversation at the Federal Way Farmer’s Market. The…

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Federal Way suspends search for city manager and may hire a consulting firm

Federal Way may lack a new city manager until 2010, a city council sub-committee announced June 22. The…

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Economy got you stressed? Try a free workshop June 25

The economic environment continues to look bleak for many Federal Way residents, but all is not lost. The…

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Federal Way Community Center kick-starts marketing plan

Summer brings incentives for folks to check out the Federal Way Community Center. Work on the facility’s new…

Steel Lake Park visitors enjoy the warm weather June 18. The park closes at 9 p.m. or dusk

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Federal Way hopes new park hours will boost safety

A change in Federal Way’s park hours is expected to increase safety and noise compliance. On June 16,…

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News updates: Verdict in Jane Britt’s murder; red light cameras; city budget

Jury convicts suspect in Jane Britt’s death A jury convicted 25-year-old nursing assistant Joseph N. Njonge of second-degree…

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Federal Way court’s fate goes on trial as city weighs options

Federal Way is prudently weighing its options for future court services. The city council heard from city and…

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Cost of asphalt hinders paving of Federal Way’s streets

Federal Way’s top-rated streets will suffer moderately over the next six years as some funds for the annual…