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Federal Way woman, 88, found shot dead; son charged with first-degree murder

Jerry Thompson, 65, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Alberta Thompson, 88.…

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Westway neighborhood honors advocate’s crime-reducing legacy

In an annual tradition, community volunteers gathered Friday to show Federal Way's Westway neighborhood some loving care.

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Lakehaven Utility District and Federal Way near franchise agreement

Federal Way and Lakehaven Utility District are expected to soon finalize a non-exclusive franchise agreement, officially granting Lakehaven…

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Son reported missing in Mexico returns home

A 25-year-old man who was reported missing in Mexico in late March returned home shortly after his mother…

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Federal Way increases park rental rates for non-residents

Non-residents of Federal Way will now pay more to reserve coveted recreation space at the city's parks and…

Federal Way police and the bomb disposal unit responded to a call about a suicidal man at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Greystone Meadows Apartments

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Bomb disposal unit responds to call about suicidal man in Federal Way

Federal Way police and the bomb disposal unit responded to a call about a suicidal man at about…

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Rock concert benefits children of slain Lakewood woman

Northwest musicians will rock a Lakewood casino April 10 during a benefit show to support the family of…

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Federal Way man charged with attempted child rape

On April 5, Federal Way resident Tilden Laverne Lester Jr., 50, was charged with second-degree attempted child rape…

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Wild Waves: New season, new improvements, new jobs

Wild Waves theme park welcomes a new general manager and a vibrant look this season. This summer, guests…

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Knock knock, it’s a Census worker

Census forms for 2010 were due April 1. As of press time Monday, 54 percent of Federal Way…

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How garbage strike by Waste Management affects Federal Way

The City of Federal Way advises putting trash, recycling and yard waste curbside on its scheduled collection day.

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Coffee circles: How to meet Federal Way’s basic human needs

Roughly a year ago, Federal Way’s human services department got to thinking: What if the city solicited the…

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Federal Way’s emergency preparedness momentum

In an ongoing effort to keep Federal Way citizens safe, April will be celebrated as emergency preparedness month.…

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Census forms due April 1; 46 percent of Federal Way residents participate

Census forms for 2010 are due April 1. As of that date, 46 percent of Federal Way residents…

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‘Time out’ over misdemeanors? Judge says program will save money

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Federal Way Municipal Court is expected to offer criminal offenders an alternative to jail. The court is renewing…

At 3:20 p.m. March 25 at Bank of America

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Federal Way police seek suspect in Bank of America robbery

At 3:20 p.m. March 25 at Bank of America, 32011 Pacific Highway South, a suspect conducted a bank…

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Developer gets one last chance for downtown Federal Way project

Canadian developer United Properties has one last chance to pull financing for the downtown Symphony development. During a…

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Public records bill helps Federal Way save time and money

A bill with the potential to make it quicker and cheaper to access public records has passed through…

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Federal Way police officer’s memorial 1 p.m. today

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. March 26 at Christian Faith Center, 33645 20th Ave.…