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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…

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Man jumps to death from freeway overpass near Federal Way

Incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. April 12 near the S. 375th Street overpass.

Crews installed columns earlier this year for the light rail station in Kent. Now crews are installing the first girders for the elevated station and track. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Construction of Federal Way Link Extension’s first elevated track segments begins

First girders going up at the future light rail Kent/Des Moines Station.

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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws

Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.

Representatives from local organizations accepted keys to the city from the mayor and city council on April 6.

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Frontline, essential workers of Federal Way presented with Keys to the City

Mayor Jim Ferrell honored healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and grocery workers at the April 6 meeting.

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment in 2019 at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Needle exchange service sparks heated debate in Federal Way

Mayor names 13-member committee tasked with developing new, community-driven plan for services.

The Monroe Correctional Complex on April 9, 2020. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington

Rights restored immediately upon release.

Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat

Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…

Federal Way City Council member Martin Moore. Courtesy photo

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Moore seeks re-election to Federal Way City Council

Martin Moore has served on the Federal Way City Council since 2013.

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Serial slapper targets women outside Federal Way businesses | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log April 1-6.

Guns seized during April 7 arrests (photo credit: Dept. of Justice)

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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy

DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.

A 2020 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Photo courtesy of FWPS

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Dates, times set for Federal Way Public Schools graduation ceremonies

Each senior will be given two guest tickets for the outdoor graduation ceremonies this June.

Federal Way 320th Library. Photo courtesy of King County Library System

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Federal Way 320th Library to reopen to public April 7

The King County Library System reopens five library locations across the county this week.

Renae Seam. Courtesy photo

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Seam announces candidacy for Federal Way City Council

Renae Seam is a youth advocate and lifelong Federal Way resident seeking Federal Way City Council Position 6.

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Patient airlifted after serious car crash along I-5 near Federal Way

Two male victims, one female victim in critical condition after one car caught fire after crash, according to…

South King County Fire Training Consortium recruit academy #8 pictured in Jan. 2020. Photo courtesy of South King County Fire Training Consortium

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King County fire departments aim to make careers more accessible, inclusive

WA Fire Careers, an organization of six local departments, offers a simplified examination and hiring process for applicants…

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Sheriff’s office wants help identifying Green River killer victim

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Federal Way says no to county’s needle exchange program

The South County Outreach Referral and Exchange (SCORE) program visits Federal Way twice a week on average.

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Encampment trash pollutes local water source | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 24-31.

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Federal Way resident appointed to county’s Behavior Health Advisory Board

Resident Alex Sheehan was appointed to the volunteer citizen board on March 23.