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Federal Way mayor talks public safety, ‘tech hub’ future in State of the City Address

The pre-recorded speech discussed the city’s budget, economic development and Federal Way’s response to homelessness, among other topics.

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Local firefighter finds new motivation for LLS Firefighter Stairclimb after mother’s cancer diagnosis

South King Fire & Rescue’s team of 7 to climb Sunday, March 13.

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Woman assaulted by neighbor with 2×4 | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 16-21.

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1 man injured in Sunday morning shooting

Altercation leads to shots fired on Feb. 20, police say.

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King County libraries curate book collections for the community

February’s Black History Month book list includes 25 titles at King County libraries

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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available

Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.

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Port of Seattle awards environmental grants to Federal Way projects

18 projects to receive funding from the Port’s South King County Community Impact fund.

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Man demanding cigarettes strikes person on smoke break | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 9-15.

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KCLS unveils new exterior library lockers at 4 King County libraries

The King County Library System one of the first large library systems in the country to offer locker…

Candidate Erica Norton chats with community members at the election night party at Billy McHale’s on Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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FW councilmember responds to controversial social media comments

Erica Norton said her posts were directed at people who were threatening her for being unvaccinated.

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Jump Start Espresso opens third coffee shop in Federal Way

“We’ve built a family around this business in Federal Way,” co-owner says.

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Federal Way Public Schools levies narrowly passing in February special election

So far, about 13,596 ballots have been counted, according to King County Elections.

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Man killed in drive-by shooting in Federal Way

Police are working to identify a suspect, commander says.

Candidate Erica Norton chats with community members at the election night party at Billy McHale’s on Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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FW Councilmember Erica Norton slams the vaccinated on social media

About 3 out of 4 Federal Way residents are vaccinated, according to King County Public Health.

Brad Bales, speaking at the Feb. 1 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council appoints new Federal Way Municipal Court judge

Brad Bales will finish the term of outgoing Judge Rebecca Robertson.

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Police searching for driver who hit teenager in Federal Way crosswalk

Teen sustained very minor injuries, police say.

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Federal Way leaders honor Black History Month with proclamation

Federal Way pioneer John N. Conna was the first Black political appointee in Washington in 1889.

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Federal Way City Council President Linda Kochmar is running for 30th District state Senate

“I think I can be a voice of reason,” Kochmar said on Feb. 2.

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Man beaten at Federal Way bus stop | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 26-31.

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Several Federal Way apartments struck by gunfire

Apartment resident says his bedroom dresser stopped a bullet from entering his daughter’s bedroom.