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Federal Way High School’s remodeling in 2003 added a larger cafeteria and upgraded exterior for $2.4 million.

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Time to rebuild Federal Way High School? | Part 1 of special report

Federal Way High School is older than most of the city’s residents. It’s the oldest school in the…

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Federal Way School Board OK’s purchase of $8.9M Educational Service Center

Federal Way Public Schools will be getting some new digs. On Tuesday, the school board approved a measure…

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Federal Way Fire Chief Al Church keeps an eye on state Legislature

They may not be politicians, but that doesn't mean firefighters at South King Fire and Rescue don't have…

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New King County fire marshal targets unincorporated county areas

Last month's loss of a King County fire marshal doesn't need to cause Federal Way residents any alarm.…

Kendra Kay

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Federal Way, Highline school kids get fire safety lessons

Students in Federal Way and Highline school districts are getting educated on fire safety. This year, the South…

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Math success: Federal Way School Board seeks district-wide goals

It’s still in the theoretical stages, but school board members are exploring what successful math programs in Federal…

Becci Crowe kneels with two baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. The babies’ mothers were killed by poachers

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Becci Crowe’s African journey: Special presentation Feb. 28

Becci Crowe is an artist from Puyallup whose work will be shown at the Knutzen Family Theatre through…

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Federal Way schools want more minorities in rigorous classes

For Federal Way students, there is a change coming to class registration. The district is debating on changing…

Opinion

Thank goodness the Federal Way School Board has taken a step back. Rather than blaze ahead haphazardly, the…

Opinion

Beware of ‘faddish’ school designs | Kyra Low

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Lake Dolloff Elementary students have to hang onto the rock wall while solving math problems written on the whiteboards spaced along the wall.

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Lake Dolloff Elementary scores rock wall with fundraisers and grants

Students at Lake Dolloff Elementary School have a fun new way to get fit, thanks to fundraising and…

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New home for Federal Way school administration?

With a little bit of property swapping and some improvements, the Federal Way School District’s administration might have…

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School technology levy now passing | ELECTION NEWS

It’s still too close to call for the Federal Way School District. As of Thursday (Feb. 11), the…

Students in the Rainier View Elementary school student council

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Shoes for Haiti: In memory of Molly Hightower

The Rainier View Elementary student council has only been around a few weeks, but its first mission was…

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Education funding: How judge’s ruling affects Federal Way schools

The Federal Way School District was part of a victory in court in the fight for adequate education…

Anthony John and Bailey Bryant.

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Firefighter of the Year helped soldier’s family during deployment

There is an annual tradition in the fire department to come together and reflect on the past year…

A rendering of the new Lakeland Elementary School. Colors print slightly different then they appear

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Hot pink schools? Federal Way projects flirt with controversy

It’s more brightly colored walls and non-traditional library spaces for the next two elementary schools in Federal Way…

Ben Carlman of South King Fire and Rescue's team battles a gauntlet of defenders Saturday at Decatur.

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Firefighters and cops duke it out on the basketball court Feb. 6

Federal Way police officers and South King Fire and Rescue firefighters faced off in a game of basketball…

Brewser

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Last May, Susan Weldon and her family were saved by a dog. Now she is returning the favor.…

Brewser

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‘Pet kits’ pay homage to stray dog who saved family

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