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Sound Transit receives $1.3 billion loan that could benefit Federal Way projects

Federal Way projects could benefit from Sound Transit’s action last Friday to execute a $1.3 billion low-interest federal…

Police arrested a Federal Way man believed to have robbed 20 stores throughout King and Pierce Counties. This video footage shows the suspect on Dec. 14

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Federal Way man pleads not guilty to string of 7-Eleven robberies

A 21-year-old man from Federal Way pleaded not guilty on Jan. 12 to robbing at least three Federal…

Elizabeth Sandstedt

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Federal Way student serves as page for Sen. Miloscia

Elizabeth Sandstedt, a student at Federal Way Public Academy, spent the last week working as a page for…

Sen. Mark Miloscia is sponsoring a a bill that would make the state the first to raise the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco and vapor products to 21.

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Federal Way senator proposes new bill to increase smoking age from 18 to 21

Washington has long been at the forefront of the fight to protect youth from the dangers of smoking

Federal Way Police Department

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Father points loaded gun at teen who robbed son | Federal Way Police Blotter

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

Federal Way Police Department

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19-year-old man dead in Federal Way shooting | Update

A 19-year-old man is dead from gunshot wounds after he was found laying in a parking lot at…

Highline College

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Highline College to hold Latino Summit Feb. 10-11

Highline College will host its first Latino Summit from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10–11.

Decatur High School teacher and coach Sean Smith

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Beloved Decatur coach and teacher battles cancer

Three days after Sean Smith, 48, received his first round of chemotherapy, he went back to his favorite…

City of Federal Way

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Federal Way chamber, city disagree over proposed changes

Members of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce spoke against the city’s Business District Associations proposal at…

Jalen McDaniels

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Federal Way bounces back, wins comfortably at Todd Beamer

After a frustrating loss in a non-league game Monday against Bellevue, Federal Way High School got back to…

The city of Federal Way has hired Steve McNey as the city's new community outreach coordinator.

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Federal Way hires Steve McNey for new public outreach position

The city of Federal Way has filled a new position that will focus on planning a special community…

Performers entertain the crowd during Federal Way's 2015 MLK Community Festival on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Decatur High School.

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Diversity, racism discussed at Federal Way MLK festival | Slideshow

Andre Sims looked out across Decatur High School’s cafeteria, filled with members of the community.

Federal Way Public Schools Educational Service Center.

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Federal Way school board approves qualities sought in next superintendent

The Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors is involved in an active search for the district’s next…

Federal Way City Councilman Martin Moore is running for the 30th District as a Republican. The seat is currently held by Federal Way Public Schools board member Carol Gregory

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Federal Way Councilman Martin Moore to run for state House as Republican | Update

Federal Way Councilman Martin Moore announced today that he will run as a Republican for the 30th Legislative…

Federal Way Police Department

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3 arrested after police pursuit from Federal Way to South Seattle

Three suspects were arrested after a police pursuitb prompted by a stolen vehicle in Federal Way, ended in…

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell (front) and some Council members visit with volunteers from Decatur and Thomas Jefferson high schools during the annual Martin Luther King

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Federal Way volunteers collect food during annual MLK drive | Slideshow

Federal Way's Diversity Commission partnered with student clubs from Decatur and Thomas Jefferson high schools to gather food…

In favor of education but don't want to pay for it

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In favor of education but don’t want to pay for it | Cartoon

In favor of education but don't want to pay for it

Valley Cities Counseling in Federal Way provides a holistic approach to battling chronic depression

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Valley Cities in Federal Way brings hope to those battling depression

When Brian Allender, the chief medical officer at Valley Cities Counseling, meets with patients he will often tell…

Sen. Mark Miloscia

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Miloscia disappointed with lack of outcomes

In his first meeting as chair of the new Senate Accountability and Reform Committee on Wednesday, Sen. Mark…

Katie Spotz speaks with a Todd Beamer High School student after her speech on Monday.

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Woman rows across Atlantic, inspires Federal Way students to make a difference

Katie Spotz found herself alone in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, candy bar stash dwindling, and tired…