South King Fire and Rescue

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South King Fire and Rescue bond failing by 3 percent

As of April 29, the $53.7 million South King Fire and Rescue Proposition 1 measure is behind by…

Students from Nautilus Elementary are this year's Battle of the Books champions.

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Nautilus students win Battle of the Books in Federal Way

This year, Nautilus Elementary students took first place at the Battle of the Books competition with Mirror Lake…

A Federal Way man is suing the city of Seattle and its police department for allegedly employing the man’s 2012 kidnapper as a police informant

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Federal Way victim sues Seattle for allegedly employing kidnapper as informant

A Federal Way man is suing the city of Seattle and its police department for allegedly employing the…

Federal Way members will be among the top local Toastmasters participating in an evaluation and international speech contests at 2 p.m. Saturday

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Federal Way Toastmasters, other clubs, to compete May 2

Federal Way members will be among the top local Toastmasters participating in an evaluation and international speech contests…

Parents and caregivers can get support in fitting their children securely in car seats at free child car seat check-up events in upcoming months.

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Free child car seat check-up events offered in King County

Child safety seats can save lives, but they need to be used properly to be effective. Parents and…

Federal Way Public Schools

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Federal Way students honored as Washington Scholars

Several students from Federal Way Public Schools were recently recognized as Washington Scholars.

Pictured are Dayoung Cheong and Heather Harvey of Decatur High School

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AAUW recognizes Federal Way STEM students

The Federal Way Branch of American Association of University Women recently held a Science, Technology,

Assistant Principal Chelsea Gallagher presents Federal Way High School seniors Rachel Arnold (left) and Jasmine Leung (center) certificates acknowledging their outstanding performance on the Cambridge examinations last June.

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Federal Way seniors receive Cambridge awards

Two Federal Way High School seniors received prestigious awards from Cambridge International Examinations to acknowledge their outstanding performance…

Volunteers rake gravel during Parks Appreciation Day in Federal Way on Saturday.

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Volunteers clean up four Federal Way parks | Slideshow

Many volunteers worked to clear brush, spread gravel, build a park entry and other clean-up tasks at four…

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell with a group of community volunteers

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Over 100 volunteers paint long Federal Way fence | Slideshow

Many community groups and other volunteers painted over 2,000 feet of fence on Saturday in Federal Way.

King County Executive Dow Constantine gives a 'thumbs up' during his state of the county address on Monday at the Federal Way Community Center.

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King County executive delivers state of the county in Federal Way | Slideshow

Bryce Kasota had to duck out early from King County Executive Dow Constantine’s state of the county address…

State auditor wants to ensure honesty

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State auditor wants to ensure honesty, transparency | Cartoon

State auditor wants to ensure honesty, transparency | Cartoon

Shelby

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Pit bull Shelby available for adoption in King County | Pet of the Week

Shelby is an 8-year-old female, white Pit Bull Terrier (ID No. A448717).

The city will host a free earthquake preparedness event at City Hall on April 30.

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Federal Way to host free earthquake preparedness event April 30

The city of Federal Way Emergency Management Division will provide information to help better prepare you for possible…

Todd Beamer High School students pose for a photo by the Key Arena during the We Day event in Seattle on Thursday.

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We Day inspires Federal Way students for third year | Slideshow

Ashely Rose Murphy, 17, sits at her dinner table with nine of her closest brothers and sisters. All…

A boy injured during the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal receives medical help.

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Federal Way’s World Vision responds to deadly Nepal earthquake

Federal Way-based World Vision sent a team of 205 staff to Nepal to assess the damage in rural…

A boy injured during the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal receives medical help.

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Federal Way-based World Vision sent a team of 205 staff to Nepal to assess the damage in rural…

Frank Vetere was recently awarded the medal from the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

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Federal Way World War II vet knighted for helping liberate France

Federal Way resident Frank Vetere is a great-grandfather, a former owner of a hardware store, a 91-year-old writer…

Federal Way Police Department

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Boy threatens to kill classmate; upset over birthday invite | Federal Way Police Blotter

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

Local artists Judy Eckhardt and Nancy Bogni with their paintings displayed at the Fusion Decor Boutique in Federal Way.

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Federal Way art on exhibit at FUSION boutique

FUSION Décor Boutique welcomed local artists Judy Eckhardt and Nancy Bogni, as well as local author Dana Quade,…