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At this year’s Han Woo-Ri Festival

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Han Woo-Ri: Korean culture fest returns May 15-17

Flashy colors, sizzling food and dancing are coming to Federal Way in a familiar place and time. Han…

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Woodmont Elementary to re-open early after swine flu scare

Woodmont Elementary School will re-open at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning, earlier than expected after the health department closed…

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Federal Way School District announces cuts, including 39 teaching positions; ‘dead bill’ in Olympia threatens FW school levies

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Online public high school fills a niche in education

Federal Way students interested in learning more about online school will have the opportunity to do so on…

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Superintendent Tom Murphy got a round of applause from the large audience at Tuesday’s school board meeting when…

Students in last summer's production of 'Adventures of a Comic Book Artist

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Summer youth theater: The show will go on in Federal Way

Summer arts for youth will continue this year. Since 2005, the city has run a youth musical program…

Flammable liquid fires often get big

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Inside the fire: Smoke is no joke at training academy

I thought I was prepared. Then the wall of smoke hit me and I couldn’t think at all.…

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Bill would redefine education in Washington state

A major education bill was pushed forward on Monday with the passage of House Bill 2261. The bill,…

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Behind the flames: An inside look at the Washington State Fire Training Academy

Chris Boone and Tyler Wilkins-Haigh are training at the Washington State Fire Training Academy. They will soon be…

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After the fire: Neighborhoods need to heal

A fire affects more than just the immediate occupants of the home. Neighbors are often left with questions…

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School construction could face delays in Federal Way

A proposed cut in funding for school construction projects in the Senate’s capital budget could mean delays for…

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Scout night at the fire station on April 29

South King Fire and Rescue will host its annual Fire Station Night for Scouts from 5 to 8…

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Federal Way schools: Cutting teachers is an option

The Federal Way School District’s teaching staff is officially on the chopping block. A resolution passed by the…

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Sweets for Success fundraiser begins 6 p.m. Friday, April 17

There’s a sweet way to help Federal Way students. The fifth annual Sweets for Success Dessert Benefit and…

Keenan Curran is one of hundreds of students who signed up for The College Bound Scholarship.

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The College Bound Scholarship: Students pledge to work hard and behave

When seventh-grader Keenan Curran is ready for college, he won’t have to worry about the cost. Keenan isn’t…

Gail Williams

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Classroom coaches: Federal Way teachers improve their craft

Teaching teachers may seem a bit redundant, but the Federal Way School District has made it a priority.…

Cindy Ducich

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Federal Way awards Knutzen theater’s management contract to Centerstage

Amid controversy and passionate speeches, the Federal Way City Council awarded Centerstage Theatre the management of Knutzen Family…

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Going to college? Here’s your opportunity to learn more

Federal Way high school students have two upcoming opportunities to prepare for college. College Prep Night The College…

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Federal Way’s school improvement plan makes the rounds

Federal Way School District is continuing its foray into the high-tech world of blogging. The most recent topic?…

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Calling all former arts commissioners in Federal Way

The search is on for former arts commissioners. This year’s arts commissioners have decided to hold the first…