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State AP scores jump; Federal Way schools stay stagnant
Statewide Advanced Placement scores are on the rise, but Federal Way isn’t as high. The number of students…
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Truman alternative school faces restructuring
Federal Way’s alternative school is undergoing a makeover. Truman High School, up for review for its waiver, is…
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WASL skips ninth-graders
The state canceled plans to give ninth-graders the option of taking the high school Washington Assessment of Student…
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Daycare and campus closures sting students at Highline Community College
Highline Community College’s decision last week to end several programs has affected children from one end of childhood…
Life
Renaissance man comes to town in time for Valentine’s Day
Peppino D’Agostino is coming to town for a night of Valentine’s Day romance. The Italian-born self-described Renaissance man…
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Federal Way schools take fight to Olympia
Superintendent Tom Murphy and Federal Way School Board President Suzanne Smith joined forces with members of the Federal…
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Federal Way schools target deadly peanut butter
Federal Way Public Schools have felt the impact of the peanut butter Salmonella scare. The peanut butter in…
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Highline Community College will close Federal Way campus
Highline Community College will close its Federal Way campus. The college received a $2.1 million budget cut based…
Life
When toys spurt flames: Legislation targets novelty lighters
South King Fire and Rescue is one of the fire departments working on banning novelty lighters. The lighters,…
Life
Update: Federal Way’s Biggest Loser
Federal Way’s Biggest Loser competition is off to a good start. Participants A’ndria Salcedo, Scott Beuthien and Kari…
Business
Digital TV transition benefits Federal Way businesses
For those still using an analog television, time is running out. Congress had decreed that all broadcasts must…
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Federal Way student gets stabbed on his way to school
A 17-year-old Decatur High School student was stabbed on his way to school Friday in Federal Way. The…
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Federal Way schools may mix English and Spanish in effort to erase language barriers
A mixed English and Spanish language immersion school could be coming to Federal Way as early as next…
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WASL test is on the way out in Washington state
By spring 2010, the WASL will be no more. Newly sworn-in State Superintendent Randy Dorn announced the change…
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Your schools: Blog covers questions about Federal Way’s budget
The Federal Way School District has been quite vocal about objections to the proposed state budget and the…
Life
King’s legacy: Sims encourages Federal Way students to dream big
On Jan. 19, we celebrate the legacy of the man who had a dream. On Friday, King County…
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Federal Way students need parental permission to watch Obama’s inauguration
Federal Way students will be required to have permission slips to watch President-elect Barack Obama sworn into office…