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Students stand up against mischief at Todd Beamer High School (w/video)

After a week that included three small fires and several arrests, Todd Beamer High School was dealing with…

Ninth Avenue School of Dance members rehearse for the upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.” Left to right: Olivia Rao

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It’s down to the final dress rehearsals for Ninth Avenue School of Dance’s production of “The Nutcracker.” The…

The crowd at the 10-year anniversary of Federal Way Public Academy gathers to hear the guest speakers

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Federal Way Public Academy celebrates 10 years

The Federal Way Public Academy has been around for 10 years now and is celebrating that milestone with…

Federal Way School District Superintendent Tom Murphy participates in a live blog with members of the community on Dec. 10.

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Got a question about Federal Way schools? Connect with the superintendent

Federal Way School District Superintendent Tom Murphy participated in his first live blog on Wednesday. The blog, which…

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Third fire in three days disrupts Todd Beamer High School; two students arrested

A third fire in as many days was set Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Todd Beamer High School in…

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Audit: School district may owe state money for Internet classes

The Federal Way School District is working with the state after auditors determined that Federal Way, along with…

6-year-old Tristian Gross smiles as he gets his head shaved Dec. 5.

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Shave your head for breast cancer awareness

Several dozen firefighters and their families came out to the Scoreboard Pub on Friday to show their support…

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Can’t afford college? Help is out there

Washington, along with every state except California, received an “F” in higher education affordability in a recent study…

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Todd Beamer High School evacuated over bathroom fire

The Federal Way Public Schools District Web site reports that a fire at Todd Beamer High School has…

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Biggest Loser weight-loss competition coming back to FW Community Center

The Biggest Loser is coming to Federal Way. Well sort of.

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Academy focuses on math, high-tech learning

The Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Academy is off and running.

Randy Kaczor works as the principal at Sacajawea Middle School and as the director of the Cambridge program.

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Cambridge offers a tougher academic option for kids

Cambridge. For many the word sparks up images of England, college life or academic successes. But for some…

Pat Ford (left) and Alexa Tavasci hold up some of the donations the Thomas Jefferson FBLA has collected for soldiers in Iraq.

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Gifts for U.S. troops: How you can help with the wish list

Drink mixes, snack food, razors and soap. Many people take these things for granted, but not the soldiers…

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Federal Way schools reap rewards of bad economy

Valhalla Elementary School caught a lucky break just like Panther Lake Elementary. The current economic situation in the…

Robyn Callahan (left) and her sister Kelly both suffer from Spondyloarthropathy

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Federal Way sisters get a grip on spondyloarthropathy pain

Kelly Callahan was in the pool when she suddenly couldn’t move and had to be dragged out. She…

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Report: Federal Way is a good place to raise children

Federal Way tied with Shoreline for runner-up in Business Week magazine’s Best Places to Raise Your Kids in…

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Pow wow shines a light on Native American heritage

Local Native Americans will let their heritage shine this weekend — and they invite Federal Way to join…

Sara Huwe and her instructor

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Toys or tools? Federal Way kids learn from Legos

Whoever said Legos were just child’s play?

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Federal Way’s history book hits the shelves

There’s a new chapter to be written in Federal Way’s history — its first book.

Ken Culliton stands in front of a sign for his farm

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State cuts horse farmers a break

Chalk one up for the little guy — farm owners can breathe a bit easier.