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Samantha Younger

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Meet the first Federal Way-area baby of 2009

Samantha Younger, 18, spent New Year’s Day in a hospital bed. Younger’s birth to a baby boy at…

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Storm damage: State needs your claims to pursue federal aid

The state will determine if damages from December’s winters storms were significant enough to pursue federal assistance. Some…

Tammy Aegerter and husband

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Federal Way mother of seven battles kidney failure

Time is of the essence for Tammy Aegerter, a Federal Way resident facing chronic and acute kidney failure.…

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Federal Way’s homeless find shelter from the storms

As temperatures dipped and snow flurried, churches and the police department offered emergency shelter for Federal Way’s homeless.…

Gary Walkama changes a flat tire for his friend Cheri Davidson on Tuesday at the 7-11 parking lot on 1st Avenue South in Federal Way. 'That's what Christmas is all about

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Mother Nature takes drivers and round-the-clock road crews for a ride

Snow, ice, wind and freezing temperatures kept Washington State Department of Transportation crews working around the clock these…

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Weather results in lost blood donations in Puget Sound region

Blood donations are needed to revitalize Western Washington’s supply. The recent snow and ice storms caused Puget Sound…

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Christmas for the homeless

Java Billiards, 34507 Pacific Highway S., and Fife resident Dionne Agostini will host a Christmas party for Federal…

South King Fire and Rescue spokeswoman Donna Conner prepares a box of food to deliver to needy families Dec. 22. Boxes of food and bags of toys waited at SKFR's headquarters in Des Moines to be delivered through the district's annual Community Food and Toy drive.

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Fire department’s food and toy drive helps 130 local families

South King Fire and Rescue firefighters and personnel played Santa on Dec. 22 when they delivered food and…

DeShon Robertson

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Pay it forward: Christmas spirit shines at Waterbury Park apartments in Federal Way

Children at Waterbury-Park apartments in Federal Way were showered with gifts Dec. 20, thanks to the help of…

Jeff and Jennifer Ray

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Hubby crafts a bright holiday surprise for breast cancer survivor

Jeff Ray surprised his wife, Jennifer, with an early Christmas present this year: A 6-foot-tall sparkling hot-pink ribbon.…

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Gang violence in Federal Way and King County: Technology to the rescue

King County law enforcement agencies will work smarter and harder to stomp out escalating youth violence. Local, county,…

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Some Federal Way police will see pay increases

Beginning mid-January, members of the Federal Way Police Guild are on track to see a pay increase. The…

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Mega-church’s heliport irks some Federal Way neighbors

A private heliport at Christian Faith Center church, 33645 20th Ave. S, is not welcome to the neighborhood,…

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Federal Way Police earn coveted certification for meeting standards

Federal Way police are among the best of the best, according to a recent review.

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Neighbors seek solutions for French Lake dog park

French Lake dog park is a blessing to some and a headache to others — but both sides…

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UPDATE: Two teens charged in Federal Way shooting death

The two suspects in the Dec. 4 double shooting at Alderdale Park, near Southwest 340th Place and 26th…

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Judge’s lawsuit costs Federal Way almost $80,000 so far

The past year has dealt its fair share of controversy and turmoil to the Federal Way Municipal Court.…

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Performing arts center: Is Federal Way having second thoughts?

A slowing economy may put a damper on a performing arts center in Federal Way. Just as the…

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Federal Way judge reprimanded for behavior

The Commission on Judicial Conduct found Federal Way Municipal Court Presiding Judge Michael Morgan to have displayed behavior…

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17-year-old shot during robbery attempt; police still looking for two suspects

One 17-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries Dec. 4 after he was shot…