An aircraft is pictured at King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County wants to end deportation flights for ICE

Legal challenge expected from federal government.

Federal Way Community Court breaks cycle of criminal behavior

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Federal Way Community Court breaks cycle of criminal behavior

Federal Way Community Court addresses underlying causes of criminal behavior such as drug addiction, mental health issues, and…

Bernardo Barco, right, chats with Michael White, Kaitlyn Benson, and Anthony Guynes, left, who saw him flying through the air on I-5 and kept him alive until paramedics arrived. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Motorcycle crash victim reunites with heroes who saved his life

Bernardo Barco survived an impossible accident in December 2018. Four months later, he finally met the strangers who…

Bank reports suspicious man with fake beard, mustache

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Bank reports suspicious man with fake beard, mustache

According to a bank teller, he stepped up to the counter and said, “I wanted to make a…

King County parks levy headed to August primary ballots

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King County parks levy headed to August primary ballots

Voters will be asked to decide whether to approve the levy on Aug. 6.

Sequoyah eighth-grader shines as exemplary leader in classroom and community

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Sequoyah eighth-grader shines as exemplary leader in classroom and community

Federal Way Mirror Scholar of the Month for April is Sami Bond.

South King Tool Library still under construction

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South King Tool Library still under construction

Nonprofit officials are aiming to open the tool library in June.

Walkers rest amid the trees at Island Center Forest on Vashon Island, which is part of King County. Many trees around Western Washington are struggling, including Western hemlock on Vashon, likely from drought stress. Photo by Susie Fitzhugh

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King County forests are facing new challenges

Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.

Federal Way holds firm to camping ban in light of federal ruling

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Federal Way holds firm to camping ban in light of federal ruling

City says it does not criminalize homeless for sleeping outdoors on public property.

Scott Barden stands at the bottom of the massive pit of the landfill’s newly-built eighth section. Work on the new section has been underway for around two years. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Committee proposes amendments to address King County trash dilemma

King County Council to vote on plan.

South King Fire and Rescue commissioner remains hospitalized

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South King Fire and Rescue commissioner remains hospitalized

Commissioner James Fossos is in satisfactory condition at Harborview as of Tuesday.

From homelessness to homeowner: Domestic violence survivor earns fresh start in FUSION program

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From homelessness to homeowner: Domestic violence survivor earns fresh start in FUSION program

Local home construction company Lennar Homes fully furnishes home for single mother of four.

House passes Wilson bill to expand access to early learning programs

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House passes Wilson bill to expand access to early learning programs

SB 5437 would make more students eligible for the state’s early childhood education and assistance program.

Jim Pitts stands on walkway overlooking filtration chambers at the King County South Treatment Plant in Renton. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Human waste: Unlikely climate change hero?

King County treatment plant joins effort to counteract effects of carbon dioxide.

Break the chains anti-human trafficking event set for May 18

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Break the chains anti-human trafficking event set for May 18

The annual event is the largest anti-human trafficking event in Washington state.

Crime down in Federal Way

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Crime down in Federal Way

Snowstorm curbs crime in 2019 first quarter; department deploys direct patrols to tackle rising robberies.

Federal Way light rail extension clears key hurdle toward $790M federal grant

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Federal Way light rail extension clears key hurdle toward $790M federal grant

Sound Transit will work with the FTA to demonstrate its readiness and capacity to achieve the project’s scheduled…

Juvenile arrested for bomb threat at elementary school

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Juvenile arrested for bomb threat at elementary school

Suspect admitted to calling in the fake bomb threat.

Federal Way Public Schools delays schools’ opening

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Federal Way Public Schools delays schools’ opening

FWPS purchases former DeVry University building for $13M to temporarily house students.

Application deadline extended to May 3 for Federal Way school board vacancy

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Application deadline extended to May 3 for Federal Way school board vacancy

The selected candidate will take the oath of office on Tuesday, May 14.