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Federal Way man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal crash

A Federal Way man was charged with vehicular homicide in a crash that killed a Tacoma man on…

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Bomb threat near The Commons Mall

An unknown man said he had left a bag full of explosives by a dumpster in a strip…

A memorial site at the Pinewood Village Apartments in April honors the four victims who were shot and killed in one of the deadliest incidents in Federal Way history. Police also fatally shot the man responsible for the shootings.

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Federal Way’s top 10 news stories of 2013

The year 2013 was another remarkable one for Federal Way.

Puget Sound Blood Center issued an urgent appeal recently for blood donors to take just one hour between now and Jan. 5

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Holiday donations urged to prevent blood shortage

Puget Sound Blood Center issued an urgent appeal recently for blood donors to take just one hour between…

Federal Way Public Schools

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Federal Way schools continue to lead way with national board certified teachers

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) was once again among the top 10 districts in the state for new…

Gov. Jay Inslee

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Inslee proposes ‘modest budget adjustments’

Gov. Jay Inslee announced “proposed modest adjustments” to the state’s 2013-15 operating budget, during a press conference Dec.…

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Federal Way Girl Scouts spread holiday joy

Girl Scout Troop 41228 went caroling on Saturday at Hallmark Manor in Federal Way.

A memorial site at the Pinewood Village Apartments in April honors the four victims who were shot and killed in one of the deadliest incidents in Federal Way history. Police also fatally shot the man responsible for the shootings.

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The year 2013 was another remarkable one for Federal Way.

Federal Way Mayor-elect Jim Ferrell announced he is changing the city’s management structure

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Federal Way Mayor-elect moves police chief to new position, promotes deputy chief

Federal Way Mayor-elect Jim Ferrell is changing the city’s management structure, moving current Federal Way Police Department (FWPD)…

Community members help work on 'Family Funland' play structure at Steel Lake Park in 1994. The park is currently closed for major renovation

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Federal Way park renovation to include unique merry-go-round for special needs kids

The “Family Funland” play structure renovation at Steel Lake Park began on Dec. 17 and is expected to…

The Aktion Club of Federal Way

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Aktion Club of Federal Way donates diapers, formula to families in need

The Aktion Club of Federal Way, with the help of Costco, recently donated much needed diapers and formula…

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Federal Way Citizen of the Month nominations due

Do you know a Federal Way resident who is deserving of The Mirror’s next Citizen of the Month…

The Sunshine Foundation answers the dreams of children living with life-long chronic illnesses

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Federal Way boy with severe autism receives dream trip

Fourteen-year-old Matthew Glabek from Federal Way was recently granted a dream trip to central Florida by the Sunshine…

The Sound Transit Board approved a $1.1 billion 2014 budget on Dec. 19

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Federal Way light rail extension work included in Sound Transit 2014 budget

The Sound Transit Board approved a $1.1 billion 2014 budget on Dec. 19 that continues major light rail…

St Vincent De Paul eighth-graders (pictured) recently helped special needs students from Federal Way Public Schools get their Christmas shopping done early at Target as part of an annual tradition.

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St Vincent De Paul brings smiles to Federal Way students with yearly tradition

Local students from St Vincent De Paul (SVDP) and Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) came together recently for…

The Twin Lakes Post Office was the apparent victim of mail theft

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Twin Lakes Post Office in Federal Way hit by mail thieves

The Twin Lakes Post Office was the apparent victim of mail theft, after police discovered that unknown suspects…

A tanker truck crashed into a disabled vehicle and burst into flames on I-5 near Federal Way in November 2012. The driver of the truck died and the Renton man who was driving the disabled vehicle that he crashed into a guardrail was charged with vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment on Dec. 13.

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Renton man charged in deadly I-5 crash near Federal Way

A Renton man was charged with vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment on Dec. 13 in connection with a…

Toni Castro

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Highline Community College vice president honored with regional award

Highline Community College’s Vice President for Student Services Toni Castro recently received the Region V Outstanding Community College…

Volunteers Makara Chea (left) and Chuck Ceylan (right) wrap gifts during the Federal Way Police Department's annual Adopt-a-Family program at Grace Church on Friday. Chea and Ceylan are both employees at Cash America

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Federal Way police give 60 struggling families gift of Christmas | Slideshow

Single mom Melissa Pederson selected stuffed animals, gift cards and candy to stuff in her three children’s stockings…

Dakota

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Siberian Husky available for adoption in Federal Way | Pet of the Week

I’m Dakota, a male Siberian Husky. I may be the happiest, most lovable and fun dog you may…