Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

Federal Way mayor supports landfill site for light rail yard

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Federal Way mayor supports landfill site for light rail yard

Christian Faith Center, industrial area in Federal Way amongst 6 sites Sound Transit is eyeing.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

Man jumps from window of burning home after attempting to save dogs

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Man jumps from window of burning home after attempting to save dogs

Residents injured in fire that destroyed home; family’s two dogs unaccounted for.

Measles is most dangerous for young children. (Wikicommons media)

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under state of emergency

Health officials said un-immunized groups of students in schools can pose an increased risk of spreading preventable diseases

Extended hours for free income tax help at Highline College

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Extended hours for free income tax help at Highline College

United Way and Highline continue partnership, add morning, Saturday hours.

Program provides meaningful navigation for at-risk youth

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Program provides meaningful navigation for at-risk youth

Mentees spark change in criminal culture starting with local Federal Way community.

Unusual arrest after driver notices car in front of him is his

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Unusual arrest after driver notices car in front of him is his

Car theft victim follows, confronts armed suspect.

Female tells police she was kidnapped during bad first date

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Female tells police she was kidnapped during bad first date

Weekly round-up of calls to Federal Way Police Department.

Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

Citizen of the Month’s quick action saves elderly man’s life

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Citizen of the Month’s quick action saves elderly man’s life

FWPD’s Gretchen Sund honored for her concern that saved 94-year-old volunteer’s life.

Federal Way police address criminal activity, prevention at neighborhood event

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Federal Way police address criminal activity, prevention at neighborhood event

Murder rates decrease 86 percent; robberies up by 38 percent.

Mayor to host first-ever Facebook Live Town Hall meeting

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Mayor to host first-ever Facebook Live Town Hall meeting

Ask mayor questions about what’s happening in Federal Way at noon on Jan. 24.

Federal Way Council to host fresh new faces

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Federal Way Council to host fresh new faces

Emerging Leaders pairs students with council members who mentor youth in all things city.

Federal Way honors Martin Luther King Jr.

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Federal Way honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebration includes special performances, food drive.

Nonprofit, company at odds over preserving Weyerhaeuser property

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Nonprofit, company at odds over preserving Weyerhaeuser property

IRG addresses concerns over first building; Save Weyerhaeuser advocates for alternative plan.

Rep. Pellicciotti takes on special interests

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Rep. Pellicciotti takes on special interests

Federal Way legislator will also introduce campaign finance reform legislation.

Twin Lakes students collect 200 pairs of socks for Day Center

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Twin Lakes students collect 200 pairs of socks for Day Center

Students met their goal two days ahead of their deadline.

Rep. Reeves elected as deputy majority whip

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Rep. Reeves elected as deputy majority whip

Whips are charged with finding level of support for legislation, amendments and budgets.

Legislature welcomes one of the most diverse cohorts, including women of color

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Legislature welcomes one of the most diverse cohorts, including women of color

Washington currently ranks fourth in the nation in terms of gender parity in the state Legislature.