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A sweet success: FWPD drive-thru ice cream social serves more than 1,500 residents

The event, paid for by local businesses, raised about $4,500 for Washington Special Olympics.

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Upcoming drive-in movies at the PAEC

Free showing of Toy Story 4 at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15

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City of Federal Way to close Steel Lake Park

The park will be closed indefinitely to visitors starting Thursday, Aug. 13.

South King Fire rescue swimmers search for a man underwater at Steel Lake Park on Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of South Sound Media Production

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Man in critical condition after drowning at Steel Lake

Rescue swimmers pulled the man from the lake on Saturday evening, Aug. 8.

King County Parks closes Five Mile Lake, Lake Geneva parks as visitors fail to follow COVID-19 safety rules

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King County Parks closes Five Mile Lake, Lake Geneva parks as visitors fail to follow COVID-19 safety rules

Closure of the parks begins today, Aug. 7, until further notice, county says.

Communities in Schools Federal Way launches virtual school supplies drive

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Communities in Schools Federal Way launches virtual school supplies drive

Through Aug. 21, community members can make cash donations or purchase items off of a CIS wish list.

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Federal Way to fly flags at half-staff in memory of fallen officers

In memory of Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop and Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer.

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Voters approve South King Fire M&O levy

The $3.75M levy was approved by about 65 percent of voters.

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Latest results for District 30 legislative races

Johnson and Walsh lead for pos. 1; Taylor and Moore lead for pos. 2; Basler will likely challenge…

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Voters approve South King Fire M&O levy

The $3.75M levy will help to increase staffing levels as of Sept. 1, among other items.

Federal Way mayor hosts first public forum for African American, Black communities

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Federal Way mayor hosts first public forum for African American, Black communities

The virtual meeting welcomed more than 100 attendees on July 29.

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Federal Way Police Department to host drive-thru ice cream social

Drive-thru ice cream social with the cops from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Celebration Park in Federal…

Hometown Heroes: Local students offer to take free senior photos due to pandemic

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Hometown Heroes: Local students offer to take free senior photos due to pandemic

TJHS seniors Natalie Johnson and Annabeth Meisel want to help every student feel celebrated amid COVID-19 uncertainty.

Kids of God Academy (KOGA) raise brightly colored fans during their performance at the Flavor of Federal Way multicultural festival in 2019. File photo

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Virtual, weeklong Flavor of Federal Way celebration begins Aug. 3

The Federal Way Diversity Commission’s annual Flavor of Federal Way will be celebrated throughout the week starting Monday,…

Construction underway at FUSION emergency family shelter

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Construction underway at FUSION emergency family shelter

The Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center is planning to open Oct. 1

Federal Way City Council approves pay raise for police commanders

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Federal Way City Council approves pay raise for police commanders

The agreement results a total increase of about $40,000 for four commanders over a two-year period.

Free COVID-19 testing at Federal Way High School today

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Free COVID-19 testing at Federal Way High School today

Members of the Pacific Islander community are strongly encouraged to attend, organizers say.

Suspect with hatchet starts fight outside of Safeway store | Federal Way police blotter

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Suspect with hatchet starts fight outside of Safeway store | Federal Way police blotter

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Graduate creates counter petition to keep name of Thomas Jefferson High School

Changing the name of the school would erase history, petition organizer says.

CenterStage Theatre to host virtual auditions July 31

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CenterStage Theatre to host virtual auditions July 31

Auditions are by appointment only.