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Federal Way 8th-grader heads to local spelling bee championship

Federal Way Public Academy's Abdel Eltayeb to compete in King/Snohomish bee on Sunday

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Light rail in Federal Way is derailed | Tax revenue projections for South King County down 31 percent

A planned expansion of light rail into the Redondo area of Federal Way may be pushed back past…

Tony Moore is president of the Federal Way School Board.

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State fines Moore’s District 30 Senate campaign

The state Public Disclosure Commission recently penalized the 2010 state Senate campaign of Federal Way School Board President…

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All-star preachers visit Federal Way megachurch | ‘Prosperity gospel’ turns a few heads

Christian Faith Center’s Vision Conference starts today and will feature sermons and workshops by some of America’s biggest…

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Technology education: Federal Way School District scores $600,000 grant

A new technology-focused nonprofit advocacy group launched Monday in Federal Way, bringing with it a couple of hundred…

Sequoyah orchestra teacher Rebecca Pomeroy conducts the Phoenix Orchestra. Pictured (left to right) are violinists Eloisa Serrano

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Middle school orchestra taps the meaning of music in education

A gusty, gray and drizzling Wednesday morning was the backdrop for Sequoyah Middle School teacher Rebecca Pomeroy’s eighth-grade…

This sculpture at Steel Lake Park will be rescued from a thicket of weeds and moved to a more public area of the park.

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Forgotten sculpture rescued at Steel Lake Park

A nearly 20-year-old sculpture at Steel Lake Park will soon be pulled from the weeds after it was…

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To carry or not to carry? South King Fire and Rescue’s gun policy vs. state law

Is a decades-old South King Fire and Rescue district policy that bans the carrying of guns on its…

South King Fire and Rescue firefighter Brian Moore

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Sexy firefighter flexes for charity calendar

Brian Moore from South King Fire and Rescue is one of 29 hunks and babes who appear in…

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Legislation clears the way for International Baccalaureate grads

New legislation could streamline high school graduation requirements for Washington students enrolled in International Baccalaureate programs.

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Book donations reflect diversity of Federal Way schools

If there’s ever a question about how culturally diverse Federal Way is, one need look no further than…

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Three Federal Way schools score high on state achievement index

Three Federal Way schools have won awards given out in a joint effort by the state Board of…

Nicholas Rollolazo

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National security and Air Force career come calling for Federal Way cadet

Federal Way schools might have a future military or political leader in its midst.

This photo was taken about 3 p.m. Wednesday at Celebration Park in Federal Way as the snow started to get heavy.

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Snow storm: Federal Way schools are closed today

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the area, forecasting that 6 inches of…

Jerry Warren was named the top assistant principal in the state for 2011 by the Association of Washington School Principals for his work at Federal Way High School. He was notified about his winning the award last year

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Illahee principal ranks among Washington’s finest

It’s just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, and Illahee Middle School Principal Jerry Warren is already cleaning up.

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TJ wrestling coach under investigation over job ability

Thomas Jefferson High School wrestling coach Jess Workman is under investigation by the Federal Way School District for…

To learn more about the midnight walking club in Federal Way

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Midnight walk in Federal Way? Statistics suggest downtown is safe, even at night

How likely is it that you would get shot, stabbed, beaten, robbed, carjacked or otherwise molested if you…

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Federal Way school bus accident investigation continues

A group of risk pool attorneys is reviewing the case of a Federal Way School District school bus…

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Should schools teach HIV/AIDS prevention? | Federal Way parent forum is Feb. 16

The teaching of HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness will be the topic of a parents’ forum on Feb. 16…

The area affected by de-annexation is located on Federal Way’s northeast border in unincorporated King County.

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South King Fire and Rescue will shrink territory to avoid losing money | De-annexation affects unincorporated King County

South King Fire and Rescue will lop off a small piece of its territory in unincorporated King County…