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Two men rob customers at Rite Aid, shoot at employee | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 29 - Jan. 3.

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Federal Way rent prices jumped 16.7% in 2021

Rent prices also rise sharply since beginning of the pandemic.

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Homemade protein bars

This week’s recipe is a tasty treat to kick off the New Year.

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First female commissioner sworn in to South King Fire Board of Commissioners

Caroline Vadino is the first female commissioner to serve on the board since the department’s inception in 2006.

Screenshot of National Weather Service radar image taken Jan. 5, 2022.

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Extended 5-day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 6: High 42°, low 37°; 100 percent chance of rain.

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Fire Chief Vic Pennington steps down from South King Fire and Rescue

Board of fire commissioners appointed Assistant Chief Dave Mataftin as interim fire chief at a special meeting on…

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City shifts to hybrid work schedule as COVID-19 cases rise among staff

The city plans to remain a hybrid work environment until Monday, Jan. 31.

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City and FUSION help dozens find shelter during winter snowstorm

New partnership provides shelter options at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center and area hotels.

Amazon Fresh grocery store location. Photo courtesy of Amazon

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Amazon Fresh grocery store opening in Federal Way

The technology company has not yet announced an official opening date.

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New laws bring changes to minimum wage, plastic silverware, voting rights for felons

Two taxes take effect, but the future of each is uncertain.

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Pedestrian killed in Des Moines hit and run along Pacific Highway South

Early Monday morning near Kent Des Moines Road; police seek truck driver for vehicular homicide

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Kent Police assistant chief suspended for displaying Nazi insignia

Derek Kammerzell disciplined in July 2021 for placing symbol on his office door

A Federal Way Public Schools bus leaves Decatur High School on March 13, 2020. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Federal Way schools opening two hours late Monday, Jan. 3

Late start due to icy road conditions.

Top: Washington State Redistricting Commissioners (from left) April Sims, Brady Piñero Walkinshaw, Joe Fain, Paul Graves and Sarah Augustine. Center: Congressional map (left) and Legislative map. Bottom: Washington State Supreme Court Justices (from left) González, Gordon McCloud, Johnson, Whitener, Madsen, Montoya-Lewis, Owens, Stephens and Yu.

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Legal fight on redistricting returning to the Supreme Court

Two lawsuits say the plans aren’t valid because commissioners broke state law before voting to approve them.

A Todd Beamer High School senior shouts in jubilation at the school’s car parade on June 9 leading into graduation weekend. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Year in review: Top Federal Way stories from 2021

A look back at newsworthy events of 2021.

Manager Jaime Monje stands with Federal Way Police Department members inside the Federal Way Azteca. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way’s Azteca restaurant provides Christmas meals for Federal Way police, staff

Manager Jaime Monje is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for December.

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Washington part of multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salads

Cases were found in King, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Skagit counties.

Ronald Wood is sworn in as police chief in 1996. Photo courtesy of Lisa Wood

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Federal Way’s first police chief Ronald T. Wood dies at 79

Wood served as police chief for five years.

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Federal Way organizations help those in need, spread joy this holiday season

Food donations, gifts for local families, toy drives and more.

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FUSION names new executive director

David Harrison has served as interim executive director since September.