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Man dumps burned out car filled with trash | Federal Way police blotter

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Man dumps burned out car filled with trash | Federal Way police blotter

July 15

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Numbers as of July 23, 2020.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

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Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

Staff reports

An example of a police body camera. Photo courtesy of Axon

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Why don’t Federal Way police wear body cameras?

Decision is largely left up to mayor and city council.

Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

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Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.

Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center closed until Sept. 21

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Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center closed until Sept. 21

King County Parks is using this time to replace the building’s the natatorium skylights.

Councilmember Mark Koppang resigns from Federal Way City Council

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Councilmember Mark Koppang resigns from Federal Way City Council

The appointment process tentatively plans to have a new council member selected by September.

Federal Way Public Schools to start year with 100% remote learning

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Federal Way Public Schools to start year with 100% remote learning

Federal Way Public Schools will have an upgraded remote learning model for Sept. 2 first day of school.

Do opportunity zones in King County work?

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Do opportunity zones in King County work?

The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.

FWPS weighs fully online learning option for upcoming school year

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FWPS weighs fully online learning option for upcoming school year

Federal Way Public Schools, which offered the state’s first online public school, is considering to begin the upcoming…

King County to distribute face coverings in Federal Way

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King County to distribute face coverings in Federal Way

County’s first regional distribution event to be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center…

Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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South King Fire seeks levy in Aug. 4 primary election

If approved, the $3.75 million levy will maintain operations, allow equipment expenditures and help avoid reductions in firefighter…

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…

Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension

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Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension

The $3.1 billion project includes three new stations near Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd Street and the Federal Way…

TAF@Saghalie teacher Brandon Carlisle works with his 9th grade biology students on their lab work in late February 2020. Mirror file photo

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Educators, parents raise concerns over possible school reopening plans

Federal Way Education Association union members say they do not feel safe returning to in-person classes in the…

Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25

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Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25

Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount

Courtesy of governor.wa.gov

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

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No suspects yet in West Seattle suitcase homicides

Families grieve deaths of Jessica Lewis of Federal Way and Austin Wenner of Kent.

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.