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Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019.

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Sound Transit hopes for more federal transit funding to offset COVID-19 losses

House approves HEROES Act; Senate, White House not on board yet

Protesters hold signs advocating a veto on Senate Bill 5395 earlier this year. WNPA News Service

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Sex education in schools: What Referendum 90 is and what it isn’t

Washington voters will decide fate of controversial bill in the Nov. 3 general election.

Federal Way native spreads winning smile with winning style

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Federal Way native spreads winning smile with winning style

Hoan Do, an inspirational speaker and Decatur High School grad, is featured on five Lay’s chip flavors.

Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way                                Mayor Jim Ferrell stands next to the city’s time capsule, set to be buried in November.

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Federal Way time capsule set to open in 2050

Residents, community groups encouraged to contribute artifacts before capsule is buried for 30 years.

Mercer Island teen raises funds for laptops to aid Federal Way students

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Mercer Island teen raises funds for laptops to aid Federal Way students

Youth shines with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church confirmation project.

Virtual/in-person auction opens ahead of Steve Largent youth sports benefit

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Virtual/in-person auction opens ahead of Steve Largent youth sports benefit

Bids can be made starting Oct. 3

Man exposes himself in school Zoom meeting | Police blotter

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Man exposes himself in school Zoom meeting | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 23-28

The nose of the 500th 787 Dreamliner at the assembly plant in Everett on Sept. 21, 2016. (Kevin Clark / Herald, file)

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Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett

Boeing declined comment on a Wall Street Journal story saying the passenger jet’s assembly will move to South…

Sound Transit seeks input for Tacoma Dome Link Extension via online open house

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Sound Transit seeks input for Tacoma Dome Link Extension via online open house

The Tacoma Dome Link Extension will connect to South Federal Way, Fife by 2030.

Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Steel Lake Park to reopen Oct. 2

Seven-week closure was prompted by a spike of COVID-19 cases in the South King County area.

Emergency grant brings relief to Bonney Lake wildfire evacuees

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Emergency grant brings relief to Bonney Lake wildfire evacuees

The Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September is Federal Way Lions Club member Jan Barber

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

Free community mental health day in Federal Way

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Free community mental health day in Federal Way

Free mental health services, COVID-19 testing from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the PAEC

Two puppies stolen from Federal Way home | Police blotter

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Two puppies stolen from Federal Way home | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 15-22.

Federal Way shows support for South King firefighters

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Federal Way shows support for South King firefighters

A drive-thru donation event on Sept. 12 collected about $500 for the South King Firefighters Foundation

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Fred Hutch seeks volunteers of color for COVID-19 study

Research company recently released a Spanish-language version of the website for accessibility, inclusivity.

High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

Double duty: South King firefighter serves country in Washington Army National Guard

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Double duty: South King firefighter serves country in Washington Army National Guard

Jason Koffarnus recently achieved 20 years of military service, now preparing for Eastern Europe deployment.

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Federal Way flags at half-staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Ginsburg died at age 87 on Friday, Sept. 18.