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South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers

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South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers

Police given peace of mind amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Way Public Schools to extend meals for kids through spring break

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Federal Way Public Schools to extend meals for kids through spring break

The Federal Way Public Schools’ “grab-and-go” meals, including breakfast and lunch, will be offered at 21 various sites…

Members of Puget Sound Fire who will be staffed at the first responder testing site in Covington received additional training last week. Photo courtesy of Capt. Joe Root

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COVID-19 testing site for first responders to open in Covington this week

Testing is by appointment only and not open to the general public.

Federal Way restaurants struggle to survive amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Federal Way restaurants struggle to survive amid COVID-19 outbreak

“We’re hanging by a thread,” said East India Grill owner Kabal Gill.

Hungry? Check out this list of Federal Way’s local restaurants

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Hungry? Check out this list of Federal Way’s local restaurants

Restaurants, coffee shops, bars and more offer takeout or delivery options.

At St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, a patient is taken from an ambulance through a small door marked “decontamination” on March 23. It was unclear whether the patient was suspected of being infected with COVID-19. (Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing)

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King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths

Washington’s virus-related death toll surpasses 129 as of Wednesday, March 25.

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Federal Way man charged with kidnapping, robbery after duct-taping victim, trapping him in trunk

Victim escaped by jumping out of the trunk of a moving car.

Free meals for kids available at 8 additional Federal Way locations

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Free meals for kids available at 8 additional Federal Way locations

The Federal Way Public Schools’ “grab-and-go” meals, including breakfast and lunch, now offered at 21 various sites.

Multi-Service Center cancels annual Crab Feed and Auction due to current health crisis

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Multi-Service Center cancels annual Crab Feed and Auction due to current health crisis

The event was scheduled for June 6; Community fundraising options include upcoming online auction, raffle tickets for purchase.

Photo courtesy of FWPS

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FWPS free meal program shifts to once-a-week pickup

Parents will receive five days worth of meals during just one trip to a pickup location beginning next…

Renton man charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man at Federal Way apartment

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Renton man charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man at Federal Way apartment

Detectives believe victim was shot while trying to sell the suspect 20 oxycodone pills for $80.

South King Fire chief urges community to make a difference ‘that will result in better outcomes for all of us’

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South King Fire chief urges community to make a difference ‘that will result in better outcomes for all of us’

As of March 23, there are no SKFR firefighters in quarantine; department members to now wear personal protection…

South King Fire board appoints new commissioner

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South King Fire board appoints new commissioner

David Berger fills the position vacated by Jim Fossos last month; board members accelerating appointment amid COVID-19 virus…

King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19

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King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19

Jails already seeing a significant decrease in inmates from 1,940 to 1,766 between March 1-19, with more cuts…

Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing

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Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing

Seattle mayor says in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the public cannot allow gatherings at…

CHI Franciscan suspends patient billing for COVID-19 testing, treatments

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CHI Franciscan suspends patient billing for COVID-19 testing, treatments

As part of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, CHI Franciscan includes eight acute care hospitals and more than 200 clinics.

Federal Way Public Schools provide much-needed meals for students during statewide school closure

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Federal Way Public Schools provide much-needed meals for students during statewide school closure

More than 6,600 lunches so far distributed to students; free meals offered at various sites in Federal Way…

Federal Way flies first flag to celebrate Irish-American heritage

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Federal Way flies first flag to celebrate Irish-American heritage

The Irish flag will be on display outside City Hall March 16-22.

Serenity on screen: Pacific Bonsai Museum closed to public, offers virtual tours

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Serenity on screen: Pacific Bonsai Museum closed to public, offers virtual tours

Bonsai Mirai to host live stream working on a yamadori Colorado blue spruce at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March…

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for March 13: Sampson Mitchell

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for March 13: Sampson Mitchell

Decatur wrestler wraps up senior season as NPSL 220-pound sub-regional champion.