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    Articles by Neal McNamara
    All-star preachers visit Federal Way megachurch | ‘Prosperity gospel’ turns a few heads
    All-star preachers visit Federal Way megachurch | ‘Prosperity...
    By Neal McNamara • March 8, 2011 3:27 pm

    Christian Faith Center’s Vision Conference starts today and will feature sermons and workshops by some of America’s biggest evangelical heavy hitters: the Revs. TD Jakes, Jenetzen Franklin and Creflo Dollar.

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    Technology education: Federal Way School District scores $600,000 grant
    Technology education: Federal Way School District scores $600,000...
    By Neal McNamara • March 8, 2011 3:18 pm

    A new technology-focused nonprofit advocacy group launched Monday in Federal Way, bringing with it a couple of hundred thousand reasons to celebrate.

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    Sequoyah orchestra teacher Rebecca Pomeroy conducts the Phoenix Orchestra. Pictured (left to right) are violinists Eloisa Serrano
    Middle school orchestra taps the meaning of music...
    By Neal McNamara • March 5, 2011 2:57 pm

    A gusty, gray and drizzling Wednesday morning was the backdrop for Sequoyah Middle School teacher Rebecca Pomeroy’s eighth-grade orchestra students to demonstrate their version of “Conquistador,” an epic, driving piece that recalls a Spanish solider rushing into battle.

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    This sculpture at Steel Lake Park will be rescued from a thicket of weeds and moved to a more public area of the park.
    Forgotten sculpture rescued at Steel Lake Park
    By Neal McNamara • March 3, 2011 10:50 pm

    A nearly 20-year-old sculpture at Steel Lake Park will soon be pulled from the weeds after it was rediscovered during a recent survey of city-owned public art.

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    To carry or not to carry? South King Fire and Rescue’s gun policy vs. state law
    To carry or not to carry? South King...
    By Neal McNamara • March 1, 2011 7:10 pm

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

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    South King Fire and Rescue firefighter Brian Moore
    Sexy firefighter flexes for charity calendar
    By Neal McNamara • February 28, 2011 10:16 pm

    Brian Moore from South King Fire and Rescue is one of 29 hunks and babes who appear in the 2011 Washington Firefighters Calendar. It’s a 12-month tour of some of the state’s hottest heroes, and proceeds go to the Washington State Council for Firefighters Burn Foundation.

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    Legislation clears the way for International Baccalaureate grads
    Legislation clears the way for International Baccalaureate grads
    By Neal McNamara • February 25, 2011 1:22 pm

    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
    Book donations reflect diversity of Federal Way schools
    By Neal McNamara • February 25, 2011 12:07 am

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

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    Three Federal Way schools score high on state achievement index
    Three Federal Way schools score high on state...
    By Neal McNamara • February 22, 2011 1:27 pm

    Three Federal Way schools have won awards given out in a joint effort by the state Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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    Nicholas Rollolazo
    National security and Air Force career come calling...
    By Neal McNamara • February 22, 2011 1:24 pm

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

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    This photo was taken about 3 p.m. Wednesday at Celebration Park in Federal Way as the snow started to get heavy.
    Snow storm: Federal Way schools are closed today
    By Neal McNamara • February 22, 2011 12:57 pm

    The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the area, forecasting that 6 inches of snow could fall during the day on Wednesday.

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    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
    Illahee principal ranks among Washington’s finest
    By Neal McNamara • February 18, 2011 10:34 pm

    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
    TJ wrestling coach under investigation over job ability
    By Neal McNamara • February 18, 2011 8:03 pm

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

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    To learn more about the midnight walking club in Federal Way
    Midnight walk in Federal Way? Statistics suggest downtown...
    By Neal McNamara • February 18, 2011 5:49 pm

    How likely is it that you would get shot, stabbed, beaten, robbed, carjacked or otherwise molested if you were to take a walk around The Commons Mall late at night — say, between midnight and 2 a.m.?

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    Federal Way school bus accident investigation continues
    Federal Way school bus accident investigation continues
    By Neal McNamara • February 17, 2011 7:09 pm

    A group of risk pool attorneys is reviewing the case of a Federal Way School District school bus driver who was involved in an accident Feb. 14 that sent two students to the hospital.

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    Should schools teach HIV/AIDS prevention? | Federal Way parent forum is Feb. 16
    Should schools teach HIV/AIDS prevention? | Federal Way...
    By Neal McNamara • February 15, 2011 3:34 pm

    The teaching of HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness will be the topic of a parents’ forum on Feb. 16 hosted by the Federal Way School District.

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    The area affected by de-annexation is located on Federal Way’s northeast border in unincorporated King County.
    South King Fire and Rescue will shrink territory...
    By Neal McNamara • February 14, 2011 10:08 pm

    South King Fire and Rescue will lop off a small piece of its territory in unincorporated King County to avoid losing an estimated $5.3 million in property tax revenue.

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    Three Decatur students struck by school bus
    Three Decatur students struck by school bus
    By Neal McNamara • February 14, 2011 1:13 pm

    At 7:23 a.m. today, three Decatur High School students were struck by a Federal Way School District bus, according to the Federal Way police.

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    Federal Way schools turn to reserves amid state budget squeeze
    Federal Way schools turn to reserves amid state...
    By Neal McNamara • February 11, 2011 2:08 pm

    From $2.3 million on the low side to $3.4 million on the high side, the Federal Way School District stands to lose a lot of money as politicians in Olympia cut spending to stave off the state’s own budget deficit.

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    A fire at 4:30 a.m. Thursday at an apartment complex in the 1900 block of Southwest 311th Street in Federal Way resulted in three injuries
    Three injured in Federal Way apartment fire
    By Neal McNamara • February 10, 2011 12:22 pm

    A fire at 4:30 a.m. Thursday at an apartment complex in the 1900 block of Southwest 311th Street in Federal Way resulted in three injuries, according to news reports.

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