Condo manager reports poor family with ‘large amount of toys’ in unit

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Condo manager reports poor family with ‘large amount of toys’ in unit

When asked why the manager believed the residents had stolen these items, he said it was because of…

Snow prompts opening of overnight homeless shelter in Federal Way

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Snow prompts opening of overnight homeless shelter in Federal Way

Federal Way Day Center to open overnight shelter on Monday and Tuesday for people experiencing homelessness.

Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

Family, friends of paraplegic man killed in shootout with Federal Way police outraged over his death

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Family, friends of paraplegic man killed in shootout with Federal Way police outraged over his death

Family says the 23-year-old man’s death was “senseless”; accuse police of excessive force and withholding information that the…

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

First homicide victim of 2020 identified by King County medical examiners

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First homicide victim of 2020 identified by King County medical examiners

The 19-year-old was found fatally shot in a vehicle at the Silver Shadow Apartments on Jan. 6.

Male fatally stabbed at Federal Way motel marks second homicide of the new year

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Male fatally stabbed at Federal Way motel marks second homicide of the new year

Police found male bleeding from apparent stab wounds who died from his injuries.

School district slams city of Federal Way over permitting process

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School district slams city of Federal Way over permitting process

Superintendent said the district was met with “hostility” from the mayor’s office; schools delayed at least a year…

Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo

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New King County Council members sworn in

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.

Federal Way Council member Moore will run for 30th District House seat

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Federal Way Council member Moore will run for 30th District House seat

Martin Moore is running as an independent/Republican, seeks to take to Olympia his experience building consensus and helping…

Democrats select 3 nominees to replace Rep. Kristine Reeves

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Democrats select 3 nominees to replace Rep. Kristine Reeves

Federal Way City Council member Jesse Johnson, Jamila Taylor, Sam Rise nominated for consideration to fill 30th District…

85-year-old murder suspect pleads not guilty to shooting roommates, killing one

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85-year-old murder suspect pleads not guilty to shooting roommates, killing one

Beverly Lorraine Jenne was charged with pre-meditated murder and assault for shooting her roommates, one fatally.

WATCH: South King Fire crews battle vehicle fire in Federal Way

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WATCH: South King Fire crews battle vehicle fire in Federal Way

Fire officials confirm no injuries.

Man fatally shot during confrontation with police identified

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Man fatally shot during confrontation with police identified

23-year-old Malik Williams died of multiple gunshot wounds during the incident that injured two officers.

Federal Way police investigating homicide after man, 19, found fatally shot

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Federal Way police investigating homicide after man, 19, found fatally shot

This is the fourth fatal shooting in Federal Way in three weeks.

Police searching for man suspected of armed robbery at Federal Way gas station

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Police searching for man suspected of armed robbery at Federal Way gas station

The suspect’s vehicle was reportedly involved in other robberies in the South King County area on Sunday night,…

Former state Rep. Kristine Reeves announces run for Congress

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Former state Rep. Kristine Reeves announces run for Congress

The Federal Way Democrat is running to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, who is retiring from Washington’s…

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

29-year-old Federal Way man injured in Des Moines shooting

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29-year-old Federal Way man injured in Des Moines shooting

This is Des Moines’ first shooting of 2020, police confirm.