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    Articles by Raechel Dawson
    Federal Way City Council votes to study zone changes
    Federal Way City Council votes to study zone...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 25, 2017 2:39 pm

    Federal Way residents concerned about proposed zoning changes to various properties in the city will have ample time to share…

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    Valley Cities turns ‘lemons into lemonade’ with sale of Woodmont property
    Valley Cities turns ‘lemons into lemonade’ with sale...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 21, 2017 12:30 pm

    Two years after 250 angry parents filled a school gym in outrage against a proposed Valley Cities rehab facility that…

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    Federal Way’s upper Joe’s Creek study suffers backlash from Twin Lakes community
    Federal Way’s upper Joe’s Creek study suffers backlash...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 20, 2017 5:00 pm

    Those invested in making sure Lake Lorene and Lake Jeane – collectively known as Twin Lakes – don’t end up…

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    WATCH: SUV crashes into Federal Way gas station
    WATCH: SUV crashes into Federal Way gas station
    By Raechel Dawson • July 18, 2017 2:13 pm

    Federal Way crash

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    Woman injured after car drives into Federal Way church
    Woman injured after car drives into Federal Way...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 17, 2017 10:45 am

    One woman was injured after a driver plowed their car into a Federal Way church on Sunday.

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    Federal Way mayoral candidates talk public safety, Weyerhaeuser and PAEC at forum
    Federal Way mayoral candidates talk public safety, Weyerhaeuser...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 13, 2017 3:13 pm

    Whether it’s making Federal Way a “fun city” again, focusing on attracting Fortune 500 companies or ensuring each resident is…

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    Federal Way man charged with manslaughter after shooting girlfriend
    Federal Way man charged with manslaughter after shooting...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 12, 2017 11:20 am

    King County prosecutors recently charged a Federal Way man with manslaughter for shooting his girlfriend in the face and killing…

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    Federal Way Mirror reporter says goodbye
    Federal Way Mirror reporter says goodbye
    By Raechel Dawson • July 12, 2017 10:35 am

    As the afternoon lull creeps in, I find myself staring at a blank page, struggling to find the words to…

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    Luxury home-goods chain Teletron comes to Federal Way
    Luxury home-goods chain Teletron comes to Federal Way
    By Raechel Dawson • July 8, 2017 8:30 am

    Teletron’s move to Federal Way has already proven to be worthwhile.

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    Federal Way City Council approves sale of property for hotel
    Federal Way City Council approves sale of property...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 6, 2017 4:17 pm

    A hotel is coming to downtown Federal Way.

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    Firework ignites in family’s garage, causes extensive damage
    Firework ignites in family’s garage, causes extensive damage
    By Raechel Dawson • July 5, 2017 3:55 pm

    Approximately $375,000 in damages was done to a single family home after fireworks caused a fire in a family’s garage…

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    Federal Way Auto Wrecking suffers total loss in fire
    Federal Way Auto Wrecking suffers total loss in...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 5, 2017 3:20 pm

    Federal Way Auto Wrecking suffered a total loss after a fire engulfed their 2,600 -square-foot building Wednesday morning.

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    Federal Way man’s hand partially amputated after firework explosion
    Federal Way man’s hand partially amputated after firework...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 5, 2017 2:55 pm

    A 20-year-old man’s hand was partially amputated from a firework Tuesday night.

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    Federal Way man arrested for shooting girlfriend Tuesday
    Federal Way man arrested for shooting girlfriend Tuesday
    By Raechel Dawson • July 5, 2017 9:20 am

    Federal Way police arrested a 23-year-old man for shooting his girlfriend Tuesday morning.

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    Federal Way driver kills woman walking on street
    Federal Way driver kills woman walking on street
    By Raechel Dawson • July 3, 2017 10:20 am

    Federal Way police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old woman.

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    Man arrested for sending woman to hospital in I-5 collision near Federal Way
    Man arrested for sending woman to hospital in...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 3, 2017 9:45 am

    A Seattle driver is in jail after injuring a woman in a collision near Federal Way on Sunday.

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    Federal Way school officials save life | Citizens of the Month
    Federal Way school officials save life | Citizens...
    By Raechel Dawson • July 1, 2017 7:30 am

    It’s not often you’re in the right place at the right time when having a heart attack.

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    Lakehaven Water and Sewer pays $29,000 fine, upgrades disinfection system
    Lakehaven Water and Sewer pays $29,000 fine, upgrades...
    By Raechel Dawson • June 30, 2017 7:30 am

    The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is doing performance testing on a new $3.5 million ultraviolet light disinfection system after…

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    Police seek public’s help to identify espresso stand robber | Update
    Police seek public’s help to identify espresso stand...
    By Raechel Dawson • June 28, 2017 4:15 pm

    Local police are looking for a man who recently robbed espresso stands in Federal Way, Sumner and two in Kent.

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    Dash Point State Park is perfect mix of forest and beach | Explore Federal Way
    Dash Point State Park is perfect mix of...
    By Raechel Dawson • June 27, 2017 7:30 am

    Trails in Washington are diverse.

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    Gas leak causes road closure Monday morning
    Gas leak causes road closure Monday morning
    By Raechel Dawson • June 26, 2017 4:00 pm

    A natural gas leak Monday morning closed northbound Pacific Highway South for one hour.

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    South King Fire & Rescue snuff homeless encampment fire over weekend
    South King Fire & Rescue snuff homeless encampment...
    By Raechel Dawson • June 26, 2017 3:42 pm

    South King Fire & Rescue extinguished a fire that occurred at a homeless encampment over the weekend.

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    Federal Way City Council to vote on historic preservation ordinance
    Federal Way City Council to vote on historic...
    By Raechel Dawson • June 26, 2017 9:00 am

    The Federal Way City Council will vote at its next council meeting in July whether the city should offer protection…

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