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    Articles by Raechel Dawson
    Federal Way City Council discusses city’s re-branding effort
    Federal Way City Council discusses city’s re-branding effort
    By Raechel Dawson • February 23, 2017 4:50 pm

    City of Federal Way equipment and stationery could still get a new look if the Federal Way City Council moves…

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    South King Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Ed Plumlee to retire after 40 years of service
    South King Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Ed...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 21, 2017 1:00 pm

    Assistant Fire Chief to retire after 40 years of dedication to saving lives

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    Federal Way band prepares to play annual Sound Off! concert Friday
    Federal Way band prepares to play annual Sound...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 17, 2017 1:00 pm

    After taking on a new drummer last fall and practicing in their garage twice a week, local band The Good…

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    Federal Way police searching for armed robber who stole chocolate from barber shop
    Federal Way police searching for armed robber who...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 16, 2017 5:10 pm

    Federal Way police are searching for a suspect who robbed New Era Cuts and Styles on Wednesday.

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    Federal Way community remembers murdered teen in peace walk
    Federal Way community remembers murdered teen in peace...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 14, 2017 2:00 pm

    A line of local teens stretched up the sidewalk of 21st Avenue South Monday evening.

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    Federal Way girl back to active self after scoliosis surgery, bone graft
    Federal Way girl back to active self after...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 14, 2017 12:10 pm

    What was expected to be a routine physical for track turned into a painful 9-month ordeal for Federal Way teen…

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    Firefighters snuff Federal Way house fire | Update
    Firefighters snuff Federal Way house fire | Update
    By Raechel Dawson • February 10, 2017 4:40 pm

    Firefighters reported no injuries in a Federal Way house fire that occurred Friday afternoon.

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    Federal Way City Council changes direction on Transportation Benefit District implementation
    Federal Way City Council changes direction on Transportation...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 10, 2017 10:40 am

    Federal Way residents may not have to pay an additional $15 fee on their car tabs after the City Council…

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    Federal agencies to offer $5,000 reward for information on Federal Way firearms theft
    Federal agencies to offer $5,000 reward for information...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 9, 2017 4:20 pm

    A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that helps catch four suspects who recently stole 31 firearms from a…

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    Yakima man dead after driving into Federal Way retention pond
    Yakima man dead after driving into Federal Way...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 8, 2017 10:12 am

    A man from Yakima was killed after his vehicle drove into a retention pond off of Interstate 5 Wednesday morning.

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    Federal Way Licensing moves after 20 years
    Federal Way Licensing moves after 20 years
    By Raechel Dawson • February 6, 2017 2:17 pm

    Federal Way Licensing Services has moved locations after 20 years.

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    Man charged for sex trafficking local teen in Oregon
    Man charged for sex trafficking local teen in...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 6, 2017 2:10 pm

    Federal court charges man for taking Federal Way girl to Oregon for criminal sexual activity

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    Federal Way mayor: ‘State of the city is strong’
    Federal Way mayor: ‘State of the city is...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 3, 2017 12:10 pm

    With new businesses expected to open this year, a task force to address airplane noise and continuing plans to keep…

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    Officials reach agreement on Federal Way Link Extension’s impact to Mark Twain Elementary
    Officials reach agreement on Federal Way Link Extension’s...
    By Raechel Dawson • January 30, 2017 1:00 pm

    Light rail will cut across Mark Twain Elementary school’s playground once it is built in 2024, Sound Transit officials determined…

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    Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts raises $1.1 million for PAEC campaign
    Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts raises...
    By Raechel Dawson • January 27, 2017 4:05 pm

    Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts President Joann Piquette recently announced the group has raised $1.1 million for the…

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    Jo Cherland, the division director with Catholic Community Services, speaks at the Federal Way Day Center’s grand opening, Monday. The day center is located at 33505 13th Place S. in Federal Way. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror
    Federal Way Day Center celebrates grand opening
    By Raechel Dawson • January 27, 2017 10:55 am

    A shower.

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    School safety a top priority for district
    School safety a top priority for district
    By Raechel Dawson • January 27, 2017 10:50 am

    The safety and security of students attending Federal Way Public Schools continues to be a priority for the school district,…

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    Update: Propane tanks explode in Federal Way trash burn
    Update: Propane tanks explode in Federal Way trash...
    By Raechel Dawson • January 24, 2017 1:10 pm

    Federal Way police and South King Fire and Rescue responded to a propane tank explosion early Tuesday morning.

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    Federal Way creates Homeless Mothers and Children Initiative
    Federal Way creates Homeless Mothers and Children Initiative
    By Raechel Dawson • January 23, 2017 1:25 pm

    A shopping cart lay on its side in the middle of a forest.

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    Convicted murderer sentenced to 15-75 months for attempted child molestation at Federal Way park
    Convicted murderer sentenced to 15-75 months for attempted...
    By Raechel Dawson • January 19, 2017 1:40 pm

    A convicted murderer pleaded guilty to attempted child molestation and was sentenced on Jan. 5 to 15-75 months after assaulting…

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