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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission member Cheryl Volheim
She joined so others could get the help she needed when she retired.
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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder
A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019
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Man stabs drive-through McSpeaker | Federal Way Police Blotter
From the Federal Way Police log.
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Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.
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South King Fire sends firefighting aid to Los Angeles
They sent four firefighters in a reserve engine.
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FW man who shot and killed 17-year-old receives 86 months
The judge said no sentence could erase the family’s pain.
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Suspect sentenced to 39 years for fatal carjacking at Federal Way Crossings
The mother of the victim told the perpetrator that she forgives him, would visit him, and hopes he…
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South King Fire chief to retire, deputy chief returns to work
Chief Van Valkenburg’s paid status was extended to Jan. 31, and he will retire on Feb. 1. Deputy…
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Federal Way business owner stays optimistic after burglary
See the video of the burglary. In less than two months, his business was hit with two crimes.
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Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner awarded $14.9 million over shooting that left him paralyzed
The money was awarded by the Tacoma City Council.
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Hometown Hero: Catherine North leads gift drive, advocates for Federal Way Senior Center
She also serves on the Federal Way Senior Commission.
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Audit: South King Fire lacked oversight of financial activities
Issues included payroll, accounts payable disbursements, vehicle and fuel usage, small attractive assets, and conflict of interest.
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Federal Way man charged in crash that killed passenger
Documents state that evidence showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.
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FWPD receives $150,000 for gun buyback and safe giveaway
Funds resulted from a lawsuit against Federal Way Discount Guns for illegally selling high-capacity magazines.
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Second suspect arrested in April IHOP shooting death of 2-year-old
His DNA was found in the vehicle, and he is thought to be the driver.
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Man who shot teen in 2021 pleads guilty to manslaughter
The state recommends a sentence of 114 months.
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Drug arrests up 402% in Federal Way, while others dropped
Mayor Jim Ferrell said he thinks this is a result of recent legislation
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Auburn man charged with vehicular homicide in FW crash
Documents state his blood alcohol content was 0.132.
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Sexual assault victims file claims against Federal Way school district
The claims stem from former teacher Glenfield Watkins assault on student at Totem Middle School.