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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts

BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.

Dr. Tammy Campbell, left, and Dr. Dani Pfeiffer, right. Pfeiffer will take over as superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools on July 1. Courtesy photos

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Outgoing FWPS superintendent takes pay cut for upcoming mentorship year

Pfeiffer’s salary places her as the No. 15 highest paid superintendent or district executive in the state.

Board President Geoffery McAnalloy presents the inaugural Dream Maker Award to Dr. Tammy Campbell on June 8. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Dr. Tammy Campbell presented with district’s inaugural Dream Maker Award

Campbell is stepping down as superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools this June.

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Man killed after laying down in front of traffic on Pacific Highway

The 42-year-old man appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis, police said.

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Seniors celebrate final week before graduation

Everything you need to know about Federal Way Public Schools’ graduation weekend June 10-13.

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Tacoma man, 65, dies in crash along Pacific Highway South | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log June 3-8.

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Kentridge senior awarded Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship by Federal Way Chorale

By Kathy Garrido, scholarship chairperson

Clockwise from top left: Matthew Oakes (Federal Way), Paul Kwon (Thomas Jefferson), Jasmyne Mendoza (Decatur), Daniel Chung (TAF@Saghalie), and Celina Kim (Todd Beamer). Courtesy photos

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Local high school ASB presidents offer parting words for Class of 2021

To the Class of 2021,

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Man, 20, sustains life-threatening injuries after stabbing

Police have detained the 44-year-old suspect.

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City cancels Fourth of July fireworks show, festival

The City of Federal Way hoping to welcome back the community with celebrations in 2022.

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Two finalists advance in first Federal Way’s Got Talent show

Monthly contests for local singers, musicians are held at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Federal Way nonprofit helps single parents navigate parenthood

The GOODE Foundation helps single parents connect with resources and develop a sense of hope.

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Multi-Service Center to host free vaccination clinic June 14

No insurance required, walk-ins welcome.

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New ownership, same beloved space: Poverty Bay Cafe reopens in Federal Way

Grand opening of Poverty Bay Cafe and ribbon cutting celebration set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19.

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created to raise money for Brandi Blake’s memorial service.

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Kent man charged with murder after body of missing Federal Way woman found in Auburn park

Suspect, 38, also faces charges of arson, unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to two other homicide…

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Council amends hazard pay for Federal Way grocery workers

Hazard pay for essential grocery workers has been extended to cover more businesses in Federal Way.

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Public School Employees of Washington union celebrates Federal Way staff

A celebration for the district’s classified staff was held May 26.

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Renton man with stab wound found in Federal Way

The man had been stabbed during an altercation earlier in the day and had received medical treatment for…

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Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon

Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.

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Neighbor points gun at 12-year-old boy | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log May 25-June 1.