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Green Teams reduce waste and save money at Federal Way schools
Some Federal Way schools are doing their part to keep the planet green. Green Gables and Camelot elementary…
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Fire department will likely ask voters for funding help
Fire commissioners will be addressing South King Fire and Rescue’s shrinking revenue at their next meeting 4 p.m.…
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Contract finalized for new Federal Way superintendent
Starting July 1, Robert Neu will start as the new superintendent for the Federal Way School District. The…
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Federal Way schools lose $3 million in funding
After almost a monthlong special session, the Washington state Legislature has agreed upon a budget. The result is…
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Accordion maestro Murl Allen Sanders: Free live jazz April 25
The sultry strains of jazz will be getting a twainy twist this weekend as famed accordion Murl Allen…
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Dual language program expected to reduce student achievement gap
Federal Way’s dual language program is moving right along. The program, which was originally planned to start in…
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Becca Law and truancy: Attorney fees affect the way schools handle cases
According to a state law commonly called the Becca Law, students who miss more than seven days of…
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Special Olympics expands in Federal Way schools
After receiving an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Special Olympics Washington chose two school districts…
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In with the Neu: Federal Way schools hire superintendent
It’s been decided: The next Federal Way School District superintendent will be Robert Neu. The school board voted…
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Battle of the Books returns to Federal Way
There’s a decade-long battle brewing. The 10th annual Battle of the Books will be take place 7 p.m.…
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Becca Bill: Federal Way schools’ attendance accuracy disputed
Skipping attendance taking could lead to difficulties for taking truancy petitions to court. According to a state law…
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How speech and debate changed one teen’s life
The day Brittne Lunniss stepped into her speech and debate class, her life changed. Now a senior at…
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Sweets for Success: Sweet relief for students who need help
Got a sweet tooth? AmeriCorps has the cure. The annual Sweets for Success raises money for scholarships that…
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AAUW: Women who help women break barriers
Despite major social progress since 1881, women are still the minority in certain fields of math and science.…
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Four adults rescued from overturned boat near Redondo
A call went out around 7:15 p.m. March 31 for a boating accident after a report from shore…
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Money problems for South King Fire and Rescue
South King Fire and Rescue is cutting $417,000 from its current budget immediately as a response to a…
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Memorial will honor Federal Way fallen soldier Erin McLyman
A memorial service is slated for 3 p.m. March 31 at Ft. Lewis to honor Pfc. Erin McLyman…
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Students use Axe body spray to light themselves on fire
Federal Way schools are seeing a dangerous growing trend. In a March 24 letter, Superintendent Tom Murphy warned…
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Diver in distress at Redondo Beach
South King Fire and Rescue responded to a diver in distress over the weekend. The call came in…
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Federal Way schools will customize graduation standards
The Federal Way School Board made it official: The district is now striving for Standards Based Learning. It…