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'The expectation for services in suburban cities are growing

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The local economy is still struggling to bounce back from the recession, but Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest…

'The expectation for services in suburban cities are growing

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Federal Way mayor’s ‘state of the city’ address focuses on suburban economic hurdles

The local economy is still struggling to bounce back from the recession, but Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest…

An electronic sign advertising a secondhand dealer that pays cash for gold and other precious metals can be seen roadside on South 320th Street.

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Cash for gold: State legislators seek tougher laws to battle illegal sales

30th District legislators have introduced a bill intended to regulate secondhand dealers who buy or sell precious metals.

During a Jan. 6 special meeting

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Lakehaven Utility District hires next general manager

Lakehaven Utility District, the city's water and sewer utility service, will see a new general manager in May.

Construction on the west side of southbound Interstate 5

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Progress on triangle project unfolds at Federal Way I-5 exits

Progress on the triangle project — improvements to the Interstate 5, Highway 18, Highway 161 interchange — can…

Mi Young Shin

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Traffic safety project threatens Federal Way convenience store

At a small convenience store near Mirror Lake, Mi Young Shin worries a new traffic device intended to…

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Median U-turns target traffic trouble in Federal Way

With assistance from a state grant, Federal Way is on track to be the first Northwest municipality to…

The Han Woo-Ri festival is anticipated to get $25

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Financial fate of festivals: Federal Way invests in tourism boosters

The city wants festivals and community events to flourish in Federal Way, but finding a way to make…

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Kent business fined for Dash Point State Park fuel spill

Long Painting, of Kent, has been fined $1,600 by the Washington State Department of Ecology in connection to…

City staff and council member Jeanne Burbidge

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Bicycle club encourages friendly streets in city’s bicycle and pedestrian plan

City staff and officials took to the streets Wednesday kicking off a process intended to promote healthy living…

Sparks Car Care has made recycling

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Federal Way’s Sparks Car Care is setting an example for how the auto industry can be Earth friendly.…

Sparks Car Care has made recycling

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Federal Way auto shop leads the way in ‘going green’

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18th annual MLK celebration championed fairness, friendship and fun

The 18th annual MLK event, held Jan. 17 at Decatur High School, brought a crowd eager to celebrate…

Voters will have the power to reject new red light and speed zone photo enforcement devices if either of two bills pass in the Legislature. Federal Way has no plans to implement more enforcement cameras

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Photo enforcement: Bills would give Federal Way voters veto power over future cameras

Voters will have the power to reject new red light and speed zone photo enforcement devices if either…

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Man who shot ex-boss in 2009 may face new charges after Federal Way victim dies 15 months later

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is considering amending a charge of first-degree attempted murder against Kareem Harris,…

Emmanuel Franco grew up in Federal Way. He attended Saghalie Middle School and graduated from Decatur High School in 2007.

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Federal Way family copes after fatal crash

Emmanuel G. Franco's life was looking brighter than ever when it was abruptly cut short Dec. 29.

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Auburn man pleads not guilty in fatal Federal Way crash | Attorney tries to stop media from filming plea

Lagrant D. Pegram, the suspect in a Dec. 29 two-vehicle crash that killed 21-year-old Emmanuel G. Franco, pleaded…

Holding on to $14 million in state funding originating from the Triangle Project — improvements to the Interstate 5

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Federal Way’s legislative priorities for 2011 include protecting money, regulating pawn brokers

With a demanding session ahead, 30th District legislators met with Federal Way leaders earlier this month to discuss…

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Federal Way tries to curb costs of employee health coverage

The city has hired a consulting firm to explore ways to save money on employee health care coverage.

'The people (of the civil rights movement) were African American

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Leadership and city money prop up Federal Way’s Martin Luther King celebration

Federal Way will celebrate diversity and community Jan. 17 at its 18th annual Martin Luther King celebration.