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Education funding: How state’s cuts affect Federal Way schools
Superintendent Tom Murphy’s prediction last fall of a $12 million shortfall for Federal Way schools is becoming a…
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Nautilus Elementary’s K-8 experiment
A year-long experiment at Nautilus Elementary is almost over — and the school is already gearing up for…
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Federal Way’s Biggest Loser: We have a winner
They lost — and no one could be happier about it. The Federal Way Community Center’s Biggest Loser…
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10 injured after Federal Way house fire
Three adults and two children were sent to the hospital after a fire broke out in a Federal…
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Training academy: Future firefighters and the fire inside
Chris Boone and Tyler Wilkins-Haigh are less than six weeks away from their dream. Boone and Wilkins-Haigh are…
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Lawmaker: Don’t get cute with education
Legislators can’t get cute with the state’s education budget. That’s what State Rep. Skip Priest (R-District 30) told…
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For the love of reading: Kiwanis and Key Club connect with Federal Way kids
Several Thomas Jefferson High School students shared the love of reading with second-graders at Mark Twain Elementary. The…
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South King Fire and Rescue takes steps to extinguish fraud
South King Fire and Rescue is making its way back after a scandal. The department was rocked last…
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Spring fashion show: Project fundraiser in Federal Way
The art of high fashion is coming to Federal Way. Federal Way High School student Michael Delk Jr.,…
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WASL returns, but changes are on the horizon
It’s that time again: WASL season. This year will not be all that different from last year. One…
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Schools lose lawsuit for special education funding
The Federal Way School District, along with 11 other school districts, lost its court case to fully fund…
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Federal Way schools stand up to Legislature bills, including higher levies
At any given time, there are hundreds of education bills in the state Legislature. Bills cover a range…
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Knutzen Family Theatre: Tale of two takeover proposals
The direction of Federal Way’s Knutzen Family Theatre is caught between two conflicting recommendations. Both Centerstage Theatre and…
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Federal Way’s Biggest Loser: Learning by the pound
A'ndria Salcedo loves competition. This love of competition has brought the 28-year-old third-grade teacher to number one in…
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Illahee and Kilo middle schools will hold fundraising auctions
Illahee hosts dessert auction The PTSA at Illahee Middle School will hold a combination dessert and auction from…
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WASL testing begins March 16
Here’s an update on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) test in Federal Way: From March 16-19,…
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Federal Way ROTC cadets rank among nation’s best
Two Federal Way ROTC cadets have done what few in the country have done: They qualified for honors-level…
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Writer’s Retreat will feature Pulitzer winner and Poet Laureate
Writers, break out your trusty pencils or keyboards. It’s time once again for the third annual Federal Way…
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Decatur horticulture program helps students grow
Excited little hands pat down the dirt around a small leafy sprig. Experienced Decatur High School horticulture students…
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Federal Way schools: Some jobs are in jeopardy
Administrative positions in the Federal Way School District could be in jeopardy. Chief Financial Officer Sally McLean laid…