A Canadian safe consumption site in Lethbridge. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

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County plans for second safe drug site on hold

Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Federal Way mayor gets a pay raise

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Federal Way mayor gets a pay raise

Independent Salary Commission also authorized slight increase for City Council

City may not renew contract with Centerstage Theatre

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City may not renew contract with Centerstage Theatre

Centerstage has operated Knutzen Family Theatre since 2009

Federal Way hires five new police officers

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Federal Way hires five new police officers

Mayor Jim Ferrell swore in the new officers at Tuesday’s council meeting

Bomb hoax reported at Todd Beamer High School

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Bomb hoax reported at Todd Beamer High School

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

Mayor reorganizes management of Performing Arts and Event Center

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Mayor reorganizes management of Performing Arts and Event Center

Duties of executive director will be assigned to deputy public works director

King County Council passes renter protections bill

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King County Council passes renter protections bill

The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.

Volunteers needed for Parks Appreciation Day

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Volunteers needed for Parks Appreciation Day

Annual clean-up event is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21.

Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum

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Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum

Event set for 5 p.m. April 24 at FWPS Educational Service Center

Multi-Service Center seeks participants for summer food drive

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Multi-Service Center seeks participants for summer food drive

The Multi-Service Center’s Federal Way Food Bank provides food for the Summer Meals program, which goes out into…

South 348th closed due to water main break

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South 348th closed due to water main break

Closure expected to last through early evening

Longtime volunteer Roger Hunt dies

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Longtime volunteer Roger Hunt dies

Longtime local volunteer Roger Hunt died Sunday. He was 73.

Activists begin collecting signatures for November carbon fee initiative

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Activists begin collecting signatures for November carbon fee initiative

A carbon fee could be on November’s ballot if supporters of I-1631 gather enough signatures.

Flood and emergency preparedness experts highlight town hall

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Flood and emergency preparedness experts highlight town hall

Meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Thomas Jefferson High School

Pair indicted in fraud at former Federal Way precious metals company

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Pair indicted in fraud at former Federal Way precious metals company

Former president/CEO and vault manager allegedly defrauded customers of more than $25 million.

T-Bird fans send heartfelt support to Humboldt Broncos hockey team

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T-Bird fans send heartfelt support to Humboldt Broncos hockey team

Federal Way resident came up with idea for banner to honor vicitms of bus crash.

Thomas Jefferson graduate’s start-up hopes to send small satellites into orbit

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Thomas Jefferson graduate’s start-up hopes to send small satellites into orbit

Abishek Murali is a graduate student at Purdue University.

Master Gardeners clinic moves to Fred Meyer

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Master Gardeners clinic moves to Fred Meyer

Free gardening info provided from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through Sept. 29.

Valley Communications celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Valley Communications celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Two employees receive awards

South King Fire and Rescue to ask voters for tax increase

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South King Fire and Rescue to ask voters for tax increase

Measure on Aug. 7 ballot would lift tax levy lid.