A woman who fell at the city-owned Federal Way Community Center (pictured) filed a civil lawsuit against the city in 2014. The City Council will vote tonight to approve a $125

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Federal Way Council approves $125,000 settlement with woman who fell | Update

The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved a $125,000 lawsuit settlement on Tuesday night after a woman alleged…

Widdy

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German shepherd Widdy available for adoption in Federal Way | Pet of the Week

Widdy has the cutest personality to go along with his adorable lanky looks. Widdy was rescued from a…

A kindergarten class in the Federal Way school district does activities.

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Federal Way school district prioritizes early learning literacy

For those parents who are eager to introduce the love of reading to their child and want them…

Federal Way Police Department

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Man in leprechaun hat pees, shocks customers | Federal Way Police Blotter

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

Doug Barker stands with his wife

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Citizen of the Month: Federal Way man honored as Unsung Hero

Doug Barker and his wife noticed bruising on their son Cassian’s body one day.

Two men from Federal Way were among 10 suspects federal prosecutors charged with 60 counts of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft on Feb. 26.

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Two Federal Way men indicted in federal fraud ring

Two men from Federal Way were among 10 suspects federal prosecutors charged with 60 counts of bank fraud…

Thieves stole expensive mannequins and sewing equipment from a Los Angeles

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Thieves steal expensive mannequins from sewing expo vendor in Federal Way

Although Tacoma police recovered a stolen rental truck on Saturday, the owner was dismayed to learn the contents…

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Man arrested after police standoff at Federal Way apartments

Federal Way police arrested a felon after he threatened a woman with a handgun at the Park at…

Petco manager Michael Jankowski hands over a check totaling approximately $7

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Park Pals receives $7,000 for Federal Way dog park

Park Pals, the volunteer-driven organization responsible for operating and maintaining French Lake Dog Park in Federal Way, received…

Xander Magan

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Federal Way bus business gives ‘shout outs’ to special needs kids, draws national attention

One year ago, Erick Vandersnick learned just how important his quirky bus videos were to a 5-year-old boy…

Xander Magan

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One year ago, Erick Vandersnick learned just how important his quirky bus videos were to a 5-year-old boy…

Taylor Howard

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Decatur students grow veggies for community gardens

On an unseasonably warm February day at Decatur High School, agricultural sciences teacher Dan Tedor’s class roams the…

Highline College

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Highline College eliminates application fee for general admission

Most students enrolling in classes at Highline College will no longer be charged a $17 admissions application fee.

A photo of Harold Booker featured in the Tacoma News Tribune in 1992.

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Federal Way Flashback: Black man fights racist housing policies

In December 1962, 29-year-old Boeing engineer Harold Booker, his wife Verda and their two small sons moved into…

Youth from the 2015 Advancing Leadership Program pose for a photo with Federal Way police officers during an event the students hosted to foster cooperation and understanding between youth and police on Saturday at Grace Church.

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Federal Way youth ‘Co-op with the Cops’ | Slideshow

The 2015 Advancing Leadership Youth Program collaborating with the Federal Way Police Department in an effort to promote…

Youth from the 2015 Advancing Leadership Program pose for a photo with Federal Way police officers during an event the students hosted to foster cooperation and understanding between youth and police on Saturday at Grace Church.

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The 2015 Advancing Leadership Youth Program collaborating with the Federal Way Police Department in an effort to promote…

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Federal Way’s Pacific Bonsai Museum gifted 100-year-old tree

The Pacific Bonsai Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of the historic Domoto Trident Maple to its…

Ariana Gandert

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Anime Club at Federal Way library inspires, entertains youth

On Wednesday night at the Federal Way Library one of the large meeting rooms within a matter of…

Federal Way Public Schools

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Federal Way school district’s search for superintendent nearing final phase

Federal Way Public Schools’ search for its new superintendent will hit a major milestone next Wednesday, Feb. 25,…

Kelso is available for adoption in Federal Way.

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Beagle mix available for adoption in Federal Way | Pet of the Week

Kelso is a 3-year-old pug/beagle/doxie mix. He was a bit shy and worried at the shelter but is…