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‘Crank’ author Ellen Hopkins brings tales of addiction to Federal Way library

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When Ellen Hopkins first started writing her bestseller “Crank,” it was merely an outlet to deal the anguish…

Cermit Rickey joined the Federal Way MS support group shortly after his diagnosis

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Federal Way multiple sclerosis sufferers find strength in support

When he experienced an episode of fuzzy vision, Cermit Rickey traveled the world to see the things he'd…

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Head lice in Federal Way schools: Know the policy

Everett School District is making the news after health officials decided that students can stay in school while…

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Federal Way taxpayers save $1.3 million from school district’s bond refunding

Through bond refunding, the Federal Way School District will save local taxpayers about $1.3 million. The bonds are…

The Rutherford Conservatory will be home to several hundred species of plants including vireyas

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World class rhododendron garden’s new conservatory goes tropical with vireyas

The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is opening the new Rutherford Conservatory, the first public conservatory built on the…

From left: Mark “Cap’n Slappy” Summers and John “Ol’ Chumbucket” Baur.

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Arrr! Federal Way celebrates International Talk Like a Pirate Day | VIDEO

Enterprise Elementary School celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which comes every Sept. 19.

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Federal Way School Board shifts focus on policy approval, giving more power to administration and district staff

The Federal Way School Board is changing the way it does business — streamlining the system while putting…

Federal Way resident Jok Nhial created a nonprofit program called the Liliir Education Project. The goal is to bring schools to war-torn Southern Sudan.

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Federal Way’s lost boy of Sudan launches nonprofit group to build schools

Nhial is one of the roughly 27,000 Lost Boys of Sudan — boys of the Nuer and Dinka…

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Conferences further school board members’ education on education

Board members are currently choosing what conferences, both local and national, might help further their education on education.

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Washington state marks 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage

The League of Women Voters returns to meet again this fall during the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage…

Federal Way School Board member Ed Barney ran the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic route last summer to raise money for Federal Way’s Elementary Track program. Here he is near Centralia with his son Mike and daughter Kim.

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School board member will run 140 miles to benefit Federal Way track program

For the second time, Federal Way School Board member Ed Barney is running to raise money for the…

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Suspect in DUI crash that killed two Federal Way teens receives jail sentence before trial

The man accused of driving drunk and killing two Decatur High School students just days before their graduation…

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Volunteers remember 9/11 with Day of Service in Federal Way

A local group hopes to turn tragedy into triumph. As a way of honoring and remembering the tragedy…

This graph compares Federal Way’s results with the over statewide results for the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP).

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State test scores: Federal Way is among 212 school districts falling short in Washington; No Child Left Behind called ‘punitive’

It's a mixed bag of results for the Federal Way School District's latest state test scores.

This graph compares Federal Way’s results with the over statewide results for the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP).

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It's a mixed bag of results for the Federal Way School District's latest state test scores.

The new Lakota Middle School was built with solar panels on the roof. When the system reaches maximum efficiency on a sunny day

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Lakota Middle School taps solar power for big savings; system is one of Washington state’s largest

When Lakota Middle School opens for students Sept. 2, it will do so with one of the 10…

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For the love of art history: What inspired Monet, Cezanne and Sargent?

Art lovers have another opportunity to learn. The Art History Class returns Sept. 28 at Village Green Retirement…

Panther Lake Elementary crossing guard Bev Duncan waves a flag and gives hand motions May 14

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School zone speed enforcement starts Sept. 2 in Federal Way

The Federal Way Police Department will start its annual targeted school zone speed enforcement on Sept. 2.

Federal Way resident Megan Johnson

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The contagious spirit of Megan Johnson: Charity founder lands speaking gig in South Korea

Megan Johnson is barely 19 years old and already has accomplished more than most people.