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Man injured in rollover accident | Federal Way Police Blotter

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin greets Decatur seniors Dom Cooks (glasses) and his twin sister

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Federal Way student with inoperable tumor receives outpouring of love during early graduation

There were dozens Kleenex boxes lining every row of the bleachers inside the Decatur High School gymnasium Thursday…

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Federal Way man charged with raping relative over 6-year period

A Federal Way man was charged with three counts of child rape, molestation and one count of incest…

This parking lot on 20th Avenue South houses the former Toys R Us and Target stores

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Federal Way rebrands vacant downtown sites

As the city continues its work on downtown redevelopment, Mayor Jim Ferrell announced during the Federal Way City…

Flowers and messages were placed at Decatur High School’s billboard along South 320th Street for three students involved in a fatal crash in 2010. Two of the students died.

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Federal Way police get tough on DUI drivers in honor of teens killed in fatal crash

The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved allocating $50,000 for “The Nick and Derek Project,” a DUI/distracted driving…

A new development that includes 308 multi-family housing units has been proposed at the Federal Way School District's former transportation center at South 320th Street and 11th Place South.

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Residents voice concerns to school board about proposed Federal Way development

Residents of the neighborhood directly adjacent to Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) old “bus barn” site on South…

Weyerhaeuser has donated its Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection to The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. The collection features 60 miniature potted trees shaped by artists and attracts more than 30

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Weyerhaeuser donates Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection to Tacoma foundation

After Weyerhaeuser courted proposals last year for one of Federal Way’s top cultural and tourist attractions, the company…

A city of Federal Way employee uses a sand blasting machine to remove graffiti from public property.

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Federal Way workers cleaning up graffiti backlog | Photos

A key longstanding component of the city of Federal Way’s efforts to keep its neighborhoods and downtown attractive…

Rep. Linda Kochmar

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Kochmar bill that helps local water-sewer districts passes House

Legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Linda Kochmar that would help local water-sewer districts operate more efficiently and possibly keep…

Rep. Roger Freeman

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Rep. Freeman’s bill will help parents with disabilities keep their children

Public testimony at the hearing for House Bill 2616 was moving. Sarah, a parent with intellectual disabilities, talked…

Rep. Roger Freeman

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Public testimony at the hearing for House Bill 2616 was moving. Sarah, a parent with intellectual disabilities, talked…

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Federal Way school district Highly Capable Program nominations now open

Federal Way Public Schools’ Highly Capable Program (HCP) is accepting nominations for students who will be in kindergarten…

Orville is available for adoption in Federal Way.

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Orville, the distinguished gentleman | Pet of the Week

Orville is a handsome little distinguished gentleman that really gets along perfectly with other dogs.

Longtime Mirror employee Mary Louise Goss died of cancer on Feb. 9. The Mirror has set up a scholarship in her honor for Decatur High School students.

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Mirror sets up scholarship for Decatur students in honor of late employee

Mary Louise Goss asked many people she knew: “What would you do better?”

Choice enrollment for secondary students in Federal Way Public Schools is currently open and continues through Feb. 28.

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Choice Enrollment for Federal Way middle, high school students open through Feb. 28

Choice enrollment for secondary students in Federal Way Public Schools is currently open and continues through the end…

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Federal Way school board member reflects on recent trip to Europe

Federal Way Public Schools’ (FWPS) ambitious Global Learning Initiative (GLI) was back on the front burner this week,…

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Decatur student escapes abduction attempt Tuesday afternoon, letter sent home

A Decatur High School student reported that she escaped an abduction attempt Tuesday afternoon. The school's principal David…

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Medical marijuana vendor robbed at gunpoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

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Decatur High School senior Dom Cooks celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a homecoming football game against Auburn Mountainview last October. Cooks was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in April 2012.  Decatur will hold a special graduation ceremony for him on Feb. 20.

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Federal Way’s Decatur to hold special graduation for student with brain tumor

Dom Cooks will graduate from Decatur High School next Thursday. The school is holding a special graduation ceremony…

The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) board of directors voted for Carol Gregory as the new board president

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Federal Way school board president steps down, leadership reshuffled again

The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) board of directors played leadership roulette again, as Danny Peterson stepped down…