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Class of 1974 organizes reunion with help from Facebook
For the Federal Way High School class of 1974, it’s time to party once more. This year, classmates…
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Homework from the hospital bed: Double lung transplant recipient earns degree
Mary Ann Wiley never gives up. She never lets things get her down, and until recently, she never…
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Fireworks are still illegal in Federal Way
Fireworks sales have already begun and the Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching. Here is a refresher…
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Red, White and Blues Festival: Fireworks, food, music and more on July 4
It’s a day of Red, White and Blues this Fourth of July in Federal Way. This year’s annual…
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Board approves leaner budget for Federal Way schools
The Federal Way School Board unanimously approved a $207.3 million general fund budget Tuesday night for the 2009-2010…
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FW Symphony’s Garden Tour will feature master gardeners and amazing views
The Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour lineup has been announced. The annual event will help support the upcoming…
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School district pushes to sign up students for full-ride scholarships
There are just a few more days left for ninth-graders to sign up for the College Bound Scholarship.…
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Free movies and concerts in Federal Way this summer
The Summer Sounds Concerts and the Outdoor Cinema Series begins in mid-July and runs through August. This year’s…
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Sobriety leads to success for Truman grad
Just a few years ago, it seemed doubtful Breana Jack would graduate, let alone on time. Now she…
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Education matters: News briefs for Federal Way students and parents
Math tutors needed Interested in tutoring in math or literacy with sixth- through 10th-graders in Federal Way for…
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Tale of an unused piano in Federal Way
What to do with a grand piano? That’s what the Federal Way Arts Commission had to ask. Several…
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City approves contract for Centerstage to manage Knutzen theatre
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract between the city and Centerstage Theatre to…
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WASL: Majority of 12th-graders pass the test
The vast majority of 12th-graders in Washington state passed the reading and writing state exams — and Federal…
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Colors may change at Valhalla Elementary following complaints
There's a color controversy brewing at Valhalla Elementary. The new school hasn't even finished the construction process, and…
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Revised bus schedule irks some parents while saving FW schools $100,000
A proposed change to the start time at Rainier View Elementary could put kindergartners and eighth-graders at Sequoyah…
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Federal Way High School leads fight against truancy
At Federal Way High School, attendance is not optional. This may seem like a no-brainer. However, the school…
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Federal Way schools and state face off over funding
Perhaps if Federal Way students had done worse on tests, they would have fared better in court. The…
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Federal Way filmmaker featured at Seattle International Film Festival
Federal Way resident and filmmaker Steve Edmiston hit it big this year at the Seattle International Film Festival,…