A girl wearing a fire department hat stands in front of a South King Fire and Rescue engine during the annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday at Town Square Park.

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Kids flock to downtown Federal Way for Touch-a-Truck event | Slideshow

Kids, parents and truck enthusiasts touched bulldozers, tractors, city vehicles and other trucks during the annual Touch-a-Truck event…

The Marine Hills Garden Club dedicated a Blue Star Marker to the city of Federal Way on Saturday — Armed Forces Day — at Celebration Park.

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New Blue Star Marker honors armed forces in Federal Way | Slideshow

Dozens of veterans, city officials and others gathered at Celebration Park on Saturday, when the Marine Hills Garden…

Federal Way City Councilwoman Susan Honda checks out a blue poppy during Blue Poppy Day on Saturday.

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Hundreds celebrate Blue Poppy Day in Federal Way | Slideshow

The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Pacific Bonsai Museum and the Federal Way Arts Commission played host to hundreds…

Kyle Ferguson (right)

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Brooklake Christian School in Federal Way part of pilot technology program

Brooklake Christian School is participating in two pilot programs that have made various advanced technology available to their…

Chief of Police Andy Hwang (left) recognized Commander Brett Hatfield (right) and Lieutenant Brigham Schulz (center) during a promotion ceremony on Wednesday.

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Federal Way Police chief promotes Brett Hatfield, Brigham Schulz

Federal Way Chief of Police Andy Hwang held a promotion ceremony on Wednesday to recognize and celebrate the…

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‘Busy’ the cat available for adoption in King County | Pet of the Week

Busy is a 1-year-old female cat, domestic short hair, tabby gray and white (ID No. A462910).

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Abandoned, dirty children found in store parking lot | Federal Way Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

A group of runners 'break the chains' of human trafficking during the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking's third annual 5k fundraiser at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday.

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Over 1,000 ‘break chains’ of human trafficking in Federal Way | Slideshow

Over 1,000 participants strolled and sprinted through Federal Way for the third annual Break the Chains of Human…

A group of runners 'break the chains' of human trafficking during the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking's third annual 5k fundraiser at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday.

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Over 1,000 participants strolled and sprinted through Federal Way for the third annual Break the Chains of Human…

A bonsai tree was stolen from the Pacific Bonsai Museum on Monday

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Bonsai stolen from Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way

A bonsai tree, estimated to be worth $2,000 to $3,000, was stolen from the public display at Pacific…

Federal Way High School student Chally Thap speaks about how a Communities In Schools outreach coordinator helped him to succeed after he was expelled from school four years ago

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Troubled teen says Federal Way mentor helped him succeed | Slideshow

It took some guts for Chally Thap to say it. But when he stood before a packed room…

Federal Way candidates had until 4:30 p.m. Friday

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Candidates file for Federal Way legislative, council, school, fire and water board seats | Update

Eight candidates are running for open seats on the Federal Way City Council with three incumbents — one…

Nichol Pappas-Haffie and her daughter Emilea Switzer were found in Federal Way after they went missing in Bellevue on May 10.

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Missing Bellevue mother, daughter found in Federal Way

A Bellevue police detective found a missing mother and her daughter in Federal Way on Sunday afternoon.

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Federal Way home invasion, kidnapping ends in arrest of Auburn man

Federal Way police arrested a home invasion robber suspect Sunday night after he allegedly entered a Federal Way…

Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman speaks to Thomas Jefferson High School students during a surprise visit to the school on Thursday.

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Federal Way students score with visit from Richard Sherman | Photos

Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman made a surprise visit to Thomas Jefferson High School on Thursday on behalf of…

Julie Hiller

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Julie Hiller announces bid for Federal Way Council

Long-time community volunteer and businesswoman Julie Hiller announced today she is running for Federal Way City Council, Position…

Wayne Branson

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300 Federal Way students storm the Sound for salmon, science | Slideshow

Most of the fourth and fifth grade students in Kristin Puu’s class at Panther Lake Elementary enjoy eating…

The Blue Star Marker will be dedicated to the city of Federal Way on May 16 at Celebration Park.

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Marine Hills Garden Club to dedicate Blue Star Marker to Federal Way

It took three years worth of planning, donations and team effort but this Saturday the Marine Hills Garden…

An annual parade highlighted the opening of the Marine Hills pool for the summer swim season on Saturday.

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Federal Way parade marks season opening of Marine Hills pool | Slideshow

An annual parade highlighted the opening of the Marine Hills pool for the summer swim season on Saturday.

Federal Way High School students Jasmine Leung (left) and Chloe Yoo were honored with the Violet Richardson Award for Outstanding Woman Volunteer of the Year during the Soroptimist Club's recent annual tea.

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Federal Way students honored for volunteerism

The Federal Way Soroptimist Club held their annual tea and fashion show at the Twin Lakes Country Club…