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Neighbors unite to create Steel Lake Crest subdivision

An effort to create Steel Lake Crest, a subdivision of 28 single-family homes near Steel Lake Park, will…

Police recruits were required to perform the Brake Box April 8. The recruits drove their vehicle's into the box (defined by cones)

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Police academy: Learning how to drive | Mirror series

The smell of burnt rubber and well-used brakes lingered in the air as police vehicles breezed around a…

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Federal Way teen mother pleads not guilty in the death of her newborn

A 14-year-old Federal Way teen who was charged April 15 with second-degree homicide in connection with the death…

Map of area targeted by City Center Access project in Federal Way.

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City Center Access: Federal Way residents await council’s vote

More than 60 concerned residents kept their tempers mostly subdued April 2 during a City Center Access town…

Greg Sawatzki

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Crews clear 10 tons of trash from elderly woman’s Federal Way home

Approximately 45 volunteers sloshed through mud and trash April 3 when they cleared 10 tons of trash from…

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Federal Way Community Center doubles as emergency shelter; test will close facility April 7-8

A two-day closure at the Federal Way Community Center will prepare the facility to serve as a large-scale…

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Social networking keeps Federal Way businesses connected

Online social networking is gaining popularity as a business tool, but good old-fashioned hobnobbing still serves a purpose.…

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Man shot at the 276th Street park and ride in Federal Way

At 10:50 p.m. March 29 at the 276th Street Park and Ride, 27454 Pacific Highway S., a man…

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Federal Way’s triangle project: State retains $109 million

At a time when money is short, the state Senate is keeping $109 million for Federal Way’s triangle…

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Camp Kilworth: Boy Scouts appeal decision regarding sale of property to Federal Way

The Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America will appeal to the state Supreme Court to…

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Passport Day on March 28: Travelers face new requirements

The race is on to get a passport before June. That’s when the government will begin requiring the…

A man in his 50s was transported to Harborview Medical Center shortly after 9:40 a.m. March 25 when his Kia compact car collided with a King County Metro access bus. The man is thought to have suffered a medical condition

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Man transported to Harborview after car and Metro bus collide in Federal Way

A man was transported to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries shortly after 9:40 a.m. March 25 after…

Volunteers Betty Huff

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Federal Way men’s homeless shelter needs money for scheduled winter 2009 return

Reach Out, a temporary homeless shelter for men, will close its doors at the end of March. During…

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Partnership boosts homebuying power amid foreclosures in Federal Way

A city partnership will furnish aid to low- and middle-income households so that they can purchase foreclosed homes…

Lake Dolloff Elementary kindergarten teacher Jeanne Epp poses in her classroom with Federal Way police officer Matt Novak and K-9 officer Fax. Epp's students donated money they earned by doing chores to help buy Fax a ballistic vest.

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Bulletproof dog: Federal Way K-9 cop scores a ballistic vest

Generous donations from a resident and a kindergarten class rounded out the money needed to put a Federal…

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DUI difficulties: Sobering details of police training | Mirror series

A look of intense concentration crossed Carl VanDyke’s face as he watched the man standing eye-to-eye with him…

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Federal Way delays decision on S. 312th Street overpass | City Center Access project

The Federal Way City Council will wait until the end of April to make a decision regarding a…

Federal Way Mayor Jack Dovey talks with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Raymond Mobley

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Coffee talk: Local soldiers share military insight

The U.S. Army welcomed visitors to learn more about its organization during an informal question-and-answer session at Marista’s…

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Federal grant can strengthen public safety in Federal Way

Federal Way is eligible for just over $211,000 in federal grant money slated for public safety. The money…

The rundown 18.29-acre Laurelwood Park

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Federal Way can buy 18-acre Laurelwood Park for about $8,000 to escape foreclosure

Federal Way will consider purchasing a 18.29-acre park in danger of foreclosure. Laurelwood Community Club requested the city…