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Woman robbed after Tinder date at Steel Lake Park | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Aug. 10-16.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way students and staff return to full day in-person learning this fall

Daily health screenings will no longer be required for students, according to the district.

A Decatur High School student in Federal Way participates in a conditioning workout in Feb. 2021 as the state eased back in to in-person activities. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts

Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.

The Federal Way COVID-19 testing site, operated by King County at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, has seen nearly 5,000 new visitors since the beginning of August. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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King County COVID-19 testing sites see surge in visitors

The county’s Federal Way site has seen nearly 5,000 new patients for testing since the beginning of August.

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King County to close purchase of Federal Way hotel

County vying for three more Health Through Housing sites in north, east King County, representatives say.

Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images

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County applies for acquisition funding assistance of Federal Way Red Lion hotel

State’s department of commerce received 14 applications, totaling a $60.5 million request to generate 578 units of affordable…

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Federal Way Boys and Girls Club to host free back to school event Aug. 14

The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is helping Federal Way families prepare for the back-to-school season.

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Family mourns Federal Way man who died in freeway crash

Manny Ortiz was a 2014 graduate of Federal Way High School.

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Driver crashes stolen car into light pole | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Aug. 4-9.

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Customer maced after intervening in shoplift | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log July 28-Aug. 2.

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No arrests, suspect information in fatal shooting of teen

Victim from Portland was found July 25 on a Federal Way street with several gunshot wounds.

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National Night Out: Police and firefighters make the rounds in FW

Hundreds of people throughout Federal Way celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday evening.

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Primary election: Only 1 Federal Way City Council incumbent advances to general election

Early returns show Tran and Miller earn top spots for Pos. 4; Dovey and Seam for Pos. 6.

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2 Northwest Territorial Mint employees federally convicted of mail, wire fraud felonies

The now-bankrupt company had offices in Federal Way and Auburn; total loss to customers more than $25 million

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way’s finance director retires

Federal Way Finance Director Adé Ariwoola retiring after 35-year career.

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Legislators target local community building projects

Money will go toward affordable housing, youth services and more in Federal Way area.

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Centenarian celebration: 3 Federal Way residents celebrate 100th birthdays

Village Green Retirement Campus hosted the party of the century on July 22, celebrating the 100th birthdays of…

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1 man dead after shooting leads to crash in Federal Way

Police do not have suspect information.

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Man exposes genitals to woman walking near Celebration Park | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log July 21-28.

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King County announces purchase agreement of Federal Way hotel

Hotel and two additional Seattle properties to become part of county’s Health Through Housing homelessness program.