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Ponytail power: Locks of Love makes wigs for sick kids | Slideshow

One after another, volunteers bravely stepped forward Saturday to have handfuls of their long hair cut short.

Hanneke Supply and Martijn Rijerse won gold in the doubles competition with 'Distance Gives Perspective.'

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Sand sculpting competition will return to Federal Way in 2011 | Organizers tackle debt without city money

Despite an outstanding debt of nearly $50,000 from this year's event, the World Championship of Sand Sculpting will…

In this December 2009 photo

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Where is Federal Way’s official Christmas tree?

Last year, The Dash Point Merchants Association set out to give Federal Way its own holiday tree lighting.…

The entrance at Dumas Bay Centre features dozens of pavers inscribed with people’s names.

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Park memorials in Federal Way: Strict policy delays donation of bench

H. David Kaplan has waited since last spring to donate a bench in memory of a loved one…

Ernesa Hart sells Traci Lynn fashion jewelry at Highline's craft fair Nov. 30.

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Holiday craft fairs: Vendors make the rounds to earn extra cash

The holiday shopping season has arrived, bringing a sprinkling of crafting and holiday bazaars with it.

The city is adding its third set of speed enforcement cameras in a school zone. A 30-day warning period for cameras near Panther Lake Elementary

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Federal Way adds speed enforcement cameras near Panther Lake Elementary

Federal Way drivers beware: The city is adding its third set of speed enforcement cameras in a school…

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Blood supplies hit critical lows in Puget Sound area

Puget Sound Blood Center is encouraging blood donations as supplies in Washington have reached critically low levels.

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Hate crimes decline in Federal Way and Washington state

Hate crimes are on the decrease across the nation and locally, but noticeable trends persist.

Local high school students David Kawamura

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Sing from the Heart: Use music to feed the hungry in Federal Way

TOP Food and Drug is asking local folks to put on a musical show for charity's sake

Skip Priest chats with city finance director Tho Kraus during a meet-and-greet Tuesday at City Hall. Priest took the oath of office and was officially sworn-in as mayor on Wednesday.

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Elected mayor marks new era for Federal Way

The feel of a new era in city politics lingered in the air Tuesday as Mayor-elect Skip Priest…

Charlene Smith stands in front of a mirrored mural that came with her newly bought 1950s home in Federal Way. Smith received down payment assistance to purchase her home through the House Key Federal Way program.

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House Key Federal Way pays off for first-time homebuyers

Federal stimulus money helped place 11 families into Federal Way homes that were previously foreclosed.

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Paper of record: Federal Way explores options; Mirror is lone bidder

The City of Federal Way is expected to choose, by Dec. 7, a newspaper of record.

The city is working to purchase the old Toys 'R' Us site

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Federal Way moves to buy land for arts center | Property owner requests ‘false condemnation’

Federal Way is moving forward, contingent on receiving a $5 million grant from the state, in purchasing the…

The city is working to purchase the old Toys 'R' Us site

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Federal Way is moving forward, contingent on receiving a $5 million grant from the state, in purchasing the…

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Federal Way police officer shoots gun-wielding suspect in Kent

A late night officer-involved shooting in Kent ended in the injury of a suspect and one Federal Way…

Chris Stevenson is something like a guru for folks trying to wade their way through the information technology field. He and his wife

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Tech-savvy couple launch Geeks@Site for everyday computer users

The Auburn couple are working with Federal Way’s South Sound Regional Business Incubator (SSRBI) to grow their business.

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Undercover sting targets Federal Way pimps, underage prostitutes

Earlier this month, Federal Way police participated in an undercover operation focused on getting juvenile prostitutes off the…

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Federal Way call center ACS will hire 660 employees

Affiliated Computer Services Inc., a Xerox Corporation affiliate, plans to hire 660 employees at its Federal Way call…

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Before official layoffs, 15 Federal Way city employees take paid administrative leave

Federal Way city employees scheduled to be laid off come 2011 were placed on paid administrative leave this…

Delegates from Hachinohe

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Sister City delegation from Hachinohe, Japan, takes speedy tour of Federal Way

In a little more than a six-hour blitz, delegates from Hachinohe, Japan, toured Federal Way on Monday.