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    Articles by Kyra Low
    ‘Crank’ author Ellen Hopkins brings tales of addiction to Federal Way library
    ‘Crank’ author Ellen Hopkins brings tales of addiction...
    By Kyra Low • October 5, 2010 4:18 pm

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    By Kyra Low • October 5, 2010 7:18 pm

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

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    Cermit Rickey joined the Federal Way MS support group shortly after his diagnosis
    Federal Way multiple sclerosis sufferers find strength in...
    By Kyra Low • October 1, 2010 5:08 pm

    When he experienced an episode of fuzzy vision, Cermit Rickey traveled the world to see the things he’d always wanted to see.

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    Head lice in Federal Way schools: Know the policy
    Head lice in Federal Way schools: Know the...
    By Kyra Low • September 23, 2010 7:01 pm

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

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    Federal Way taxpayers save $1.3 million from school district’s bond refunding
    Federal Way taxpayers save $1.3 million from school...
    By Kyra Low • September 21, 2010 6:58 pm

    Through bond refunding, the Federal Way School District will save local taxpayers about $1.3 million. The bonds are from 2002,…

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    The Rutherford Conservatory will be home to several hundred species of plants including vireyas
    World class rhododendron garden’s new conservatory goes tropical...
    By Kyra Low • September 20, 2010 10:15 pm

    The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is opening the new Rutherford Conservatory, the first public conservatory built on the West Coast in recent history, according to assistant director Shara Smith.

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    From left: Mark “Cap’n Slappy” Summers and John “Ol’ Chumbucket” Baur.
    Arrr! Federal Way celebrates International Talk Like a...
    By Kyra Low • September 17, 2010 7:06 pm

    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
    Federal Way School Board shifts focus on policy...
    By Kyra Low • September 17, 2010 4:35 pm

    The Federal Way School Board is changing the way it does business — streamlining the system while putting more trust and responsibility into the hands of district staff.

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    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.
    Federal Way’s lost boy of Sudan launches nonprofit...
    By Kyra Low • September 13, 2010 10:06 pm

    Nhial is one of the roughly 27,000 Lost Boys of Sudan — boys of the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups who were displaced or orphaned during the country’s civil war, which began in 1983.

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    Conferences further school board members’ education on education
    Conferences further school board members’ education on education
    By Kyra Low • September 10, 2010 6:39 pm

    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
    Washington state marks 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage
    By Kyra Low • September 10, 2010 6:36 pm

    The League of Women Voters returns to meet again this fall during the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Washington state.

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    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.
    School board member will run 140 miles to...
    By Kyra Low • September 3, 2010 10:27 pm

    For the second time, Federal Way School Board member Ed Barney is running to raise money for the district’s elementary track program with an effort dubbed Crazy 2 Run.

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    Suspect in DUI crash that killed two Federal Way teens receives jail sentence before trial
    Suspect in DUI crash that killed two Federal...
    By Kyra Low • September 3, 2010 6:53 pm

    The man accused of driving drunk and killing two Decatur High School students just days before their graduation will spend the next year in jail on a separate charge.

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    Volunteers remember 9/11 with Day of Service in Federal Way
    Volunteers remember 9/11 with Day of Service in...
    By Kyra Low • September 2, 2010 10:16 pm

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

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    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).
    State test scores: Federal Way is among 212...
    By Kyra Low • September 2, 2010 2:49 pm

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

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    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).
    By Kyra Low • September 2, 2010 5:49 pm

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

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    The new Lakota Middle School was built with solar panels on the roof. When the system reaches maximum efficiency on a sunny day
    Lakota Middle School taps solar power for big...
    By Kyra Low • August 31, 2010 4:51 pm

    When Lakota Middle School opens for students Sept. 2, it will do so with one of the 10 largest solar energy systems in the state.

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    For the love of art history: What inspired Monet, Cezanne and Sargent?
    For the love of art history: What inspired...
    By Kyra Low • August 31, 2010 4:19 pm

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

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    Panther Lake Elementary crossing guard Bev Duncan waves a flag and gives hand motions May 14
    School zone speed enforcement starts Sept. 2 in...
    By Kyra Low • August 27, 2010 6:28 pm

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

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    Federal Way resident Megan Johnson
    The contagious spirit of Megan Johnson: Charity founder...
    By Kyra Low • August 27, 2010 6:23 pm

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

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    School district: Assistant superintendent titles reflect workload for leadership
    School district: Assistant superintendent titles reflect workload for...
    By Kyra Low • August 24, 2010 4:15 pm

    Several members of the Federal Way School District administration team received promotions before outgoing Superintendent Tom Murphy left.

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    Raquel Dial
    Rainier View’s book giveaway benefits two Federal Way...
    By Kyra Low • August 24, 2010 4:12 pm

    Some Rainier View Elementary students got a jump on learning last Friday.

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    Clothing bank returns to serve Federal Way students
    Clothing bank returns to serve Federal Way students
    By Kyra Low • August 20, 2010 3:47 pm

    Federal Way PTSA Council’s clothing bank is returning temporarily.

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