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Federal Way faces deadline to secure site for proposed arts center
With a looming December deadline to use state money appropriated for a performing arts, conference and cultural center…
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Federal Way stations itself as a leader in the medical industry
Federal Way is creating a reputation for being a leader in the medical devices industry.
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Write-in candidates: Do they matter in Federal Way and King County?
Some 30th Legislative District voters, in the Nov. 2 election, bypassed names of candidates in several races and…
Life
Calling on Gloria’s Angels: Federal Way non-profit rallies around cancer victim and her family
Life has gotten rough for Carie Wescott, 45, but she refuses to give up. Wescott has cancer. It…
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Highway 18 wall’s completion brings traffic relief and landslide protection
A containment wall built to protect westbound Highway 18 near Auburn from landslides was finished last week —…
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Vacancies plague Federal Way commercial property owners; economy hampers ability to attract tenants
Federal Way's leasing market is showing improvements.
Life
Tragic tales of domestic violence: Mother grieves twin daughters; abuser breaks the cycle
Domestic violence appears in all communities. Its impacts are far-reaching. In 2008, 30 percent of Federal Way's non-traffic…
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Federal Way’s lone homeless shelter expects busy winter
Federal Way's lone homeless shelter will start its third winter season sheltering men Nov. 1 at Steel Lake…
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Jobs at City Hall offer test for Federal Way’s first elected mayor
Federal Way's new elected mayor will face his first test of leadership shortly after taking office later this…
Life
Federal Way pastor finds new calling as firefighter
Doug Chamberlain’s smile is contagious. It spreads from ear to ear, reflecting his new direction in life and…
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Budget report: No police layoffs in Federal Way for two years
City manager Brian Wilson has asked the Federal Way City Council to use one-time monies to pay police…
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I-1100 and I-1105: Local impact of Washington state liquor initiatives
In November, voters will decide whether to privatize liquor sales in Washington.
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To save on jail costs, Federal Way will send inmates to Chelan County
In an effort to save money, Federal Way will likely start housing a portion of its inmates in…
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Holidays generate thousands of seasonal jobs nationwide; Federal Way mall’s tenants are hiring now
Nationwide, retailers are expected to hire at least as many, if not more, seasonal employees than they did…
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Trial lingers for Federal Way man accused of poisoning wife
After weeks of testimony, a jury on Thursday continued to debate the fate of accused murder suspect Joseph…
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Federal Way awards human services funding to 28 nonprofits
Deciding which of the 79 nonprofits applying for human services funding would be awarded money for the 2011-2012…
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Federal Way cuts contract with lobbyist that represented city in D.C.
The city council decided in a split vote Oct. 5 that a paid lobbyist is not needed to…
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New business licenses in Federal Way for September | Briefs
New business licenses: The City of Federal Way issued 39 new or renewed business licenses in September. The…
Business
Kids flip for The Little Gym: Federal Way franchise teaches life skills
It’s a great day at The Little Gym, Susie Cohen said as she answered the phone at one…
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Pit bulls face death after attacking Federal Way teen
At least three of five pit bulls that simultaneously attacked a 13-year-old boy could be euthanized if nobody…