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Donate blood, get a free beer Jan. 22
Cascade Regional Blood Services has a new draw to get people to donate blood: Beer. “We want to…
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Federal Way schools fine-tune improvement plan
They spent a year figuring out the plan. Now the Federal Way School District is putting that plan…
Business
Skateboarding teen impresses local company with axle design
A student of Lakota Middle School in Federal Way has made waves in the skating community. The student,…
News
Procession for slain Pierce County deputy passes through Federal Way
Thousands of cars honked their support to the police, state troopers and fire personnel, who along with the…
Life
Centerstage Theatre director Alan Bryce: Past, present and future
Alan Bryce, director of Centerstage Theatre, has been a fixture in the Federal Way arts scene for several…
Life
New Year’s resolutions: Local trainer finds The Healthy Edge
For many, New Year’s resolutions will involve health and fitness. Whether that goal be to eat better, lost…
News
Food and toys: Fire department delivers in time for Christmas
It’s the season of giving. On Tuesday, with the help of dozens of volunteers, South King Fire and…
News
Fire department celebrates heroes, including Iraq War veteran and Metro bus driver
It was a night of honor, awards and goodbyes at the last fire commissioners meeting of the year.…
Life
Leticia’s last Christmas: School grants graduation wish at end of student’s life
Her wish has come true. Escorted by classmates, Leticia Grandos walks in, smiling brightly, to the notes of…
Life
A beary special holiday donation from Sequoyah Middle School
South King Fire and Rescue got an extra cuddly donation on Wednesday in the form of 23 stuffed…
News
School district receives $50,000 grant for AVID program
Federal Way School District has received a $50,000 grant from the Washington Commission for National and Community Service.…
Life
Holiday cheer, courtesy of beer
Here’s a thought for holiday gifts slightly off the beaten trail: Beer. Instead of the grocery store sale…
Life
Truman science students study human attraction, toilet seats
As any teacher or student can tell you, the short time between Thanksgiving break and winter break can…
News
School board hires firm to search for new superintendent
The Federal Way School Board has taken the next step in selecting a new superintendent. The board hired…
News
Panther Lake Elementary collects cash for families of Lakewood police officers
The old water jug at Panther Lake Elementary School is getting mighty full. Principal Tom Capp put out…
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Sunnycrest Elementary students find temporary school during construction
Sunnycrest Elementary School students will have a new but temporary home next year. The Federal Way School Board…
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Federal Way mourns fallen Lakewood police officers
Maurice Clemmons, a former Federal Way resident, killed Lakewood police officers Greg Richards, Mark Renninger, Tina Griswold and…
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Cop killer Clemmons had business ties in Federal Way
Maurice Clemmons was no stranger to Federal Way. Maurice Clemmons had a registered business in Federal Way, Sea-Wash…
Life
Hot charity: Fire department seeks food and toys
The annual Community Food and Toy Drive for Des Moines and Federal Way is under way at all…
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Tech levy campaign led by Students for Federal Way Schools
This year, the loudest supporters of the technology levy bond put forth by the Federal Way School District…