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School district: Assistant superintendent titles reflect workload for leadership

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

Raquel Dial

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Rainier View’s book giveaway benefits two Federal Way apartment complexes

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

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Clothing bank returns to serve Federal Way students

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

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Sexting heats up policy debate in some Washington school districts

Sexting, the sending of provocative or nude photos via text message, is becoming more common among youth.

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Federal Way seeks Save Our Schools grant to improve radio communication

Federal Way schools and the Federal Way Police Department are working together to bring in new technology that…

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Donors address demand for school supplies in Federal Way

For elementary school students, the cost for school supplies — even while bargain hunting — can run from…

Instructor Kurt Kurtz (center) shows students in the YouthBuild program about measuring angles. From left to right is D’Vonte Ashford

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YouthBuild program gets students back on their feet

August may not be the typical time of time of year for graduations. However, for two dozen students,…

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Accused drunken driver avoids court date again

Alexander Peder, the 50-year-old man accused of driving drunk and killing two Decatur High School seniors just days…

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Family reunions: Enough games, love and cleavage to go around

I’ve been thinking a lot about family recently. The joining of families and what constitutes family. In my…

Lori Parker takes a photo during her National Night Out party Aug. 3 in Des Moines. It was her first time hosting one of the locations for the annual event.

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National Night Out: A step toward neighborhood crime prevention

Residents in neighborhoods across the country gathered Tuesday as they participated in National Night Out.

The latest profile photo for the Secret Federal Way group on Facebook.

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Secret Federal Way: More than 3,000 join Facebook group’s local conversation

Shhhhh! There's a secret on Facebook — a Secret Federal Way, that is.

Georgette the Giant Pacific Octopus was a recent attraction at Highline's Marine

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13 ways to beat summer boredom in Federal Way

Most residents in Washington have sun guilt — that feeling of "if the sun is out, I really…

Robert Neu is the new superintendent of the Federal Way School District.

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Meet your Neu superintendent of Federal Way schools

For as long as he can remember, Robert Neu knew that he wanted to work in education.

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CPR classes break language barriers, raise resuscitation rates

South King Fire and Rescue isn’t letting language become a barrier to public safety. The department has branched…

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Under the Tuscan Sun: FUSION arts festival delivers a taste of Italy

Italy is coming to Federal Way. This year’s FUSION summer arts festival, themed “Under the Tuscan Sun,” will…

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Fire department considers self-insurance to save money

South King Fire and Rescue is looking at self insurance for medical benefits as a way to save…

Fran Velling creates a painting during the 2009 festival.

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FUSION 2010: Summer arts festival benefits homeless women and children

It’s almost time again for Federal Way’s premier art show, the annual FUSION summer arts festival. FUSION —…

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Murphy recognized for Career and Technical Education in Federal Way schools

He may be retired, but former Superintendent Tom Murphy still has accolades to receive. Murphy, on his last…

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Pros and cons: South King Fire and Rescue asks voters for financial help

The fight over Proposition 1 is heating up. In the Aug. 17 primary election, voters will decide the…

South King Fire and Rescue stations are now marked as a 'Safe Place for Newborns.'

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Abandoned babies: Fire stations are now safe places

South King Fire and Rescue stations are now marked as a “Safe Place for Newborns.” Fire stations and…