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Tip-A-Cop at Red Robin will benefit the Special Olympics

Federal Way police officers will wait tables Saturday at Red Robin as part of the annual Tip-A-Cop event…

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City ponders policy for private development on public land

As Federal Way considers building a Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) and a possible mixed residential/commercial project…

Mayor Skip Priest (left) and Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell (right) speak to the audience at Wednesday’s forum.

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ELECTION: Mayoral and council candidates tackle top issues

The Federal Way Mirror hosted a public forum for mayoral and city council candidates on Oct. 9 at…

Dr. Angela Davis

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Dr. Angela Davis kicks off FWPS speaker series

Davis, who first gained national fame in the 1960s as an activist with ties to both the Communist…

Mark Twain Elementary teachers received gift cards Oct. 8 as part of Wal-Mart's Teachers Reward Program.

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Mark Twain Elementary teachers rewarded with gift cards

The honor was part of the company's Teachers Reward Program. On Oct. 8, Wal-Mart store manager Josh Proctor…

Illahee Middle School is located at 36001 1st Ave. S. in Federal Way

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City considers streetlight and crosswalk at Illahee Middle School

Federal Way staff and city council members discussed the possibility of installing a streetlight near Illahee Middle School…

The shooting occurred about 9:30 p.m. April 21 at the Pinewood Village Apartments

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County orders inquest in death of Pinewood Village gunman

King County Executive Dow Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Dennis Clark III by…

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‘Shootout’ threat from parent leads to lockdown at 2 schools

Sacajawea Middle School and Todd Beamer High School were placed on lockdown Tuesday morning in response to a…

Europe

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School board will discuss Europe trip at rescheduled meeting

The Federal Way School Board has rescheduled its public meetings in October because of the board's controversial trip…

Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) is an advocate for community newspapers

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Federal Way Mirror wins 12 awards at 2013 WNPA conference

The Federal Way Mirror received second place in General Excellence for its circulation category (Group IV).

The male was described as Hispanic

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Federal Way police hunt for suspect in child abduction case

Federal Way police are seeking a suspect involved in the attempted abduction of two young children over the…

The Federal Way Police Department can be reached at (253) 835-6700.

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Illegal dumping leads to arrest | FW crime blotter

At 2:04 a.m. Oct. 6 in the 32000 block of 45th Place SW, police contacted a suspect regarding…

The holiday tree lighting at The Commons mall

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Tree lighting ceremony tentatively slated for Dec. 7 at mall

After the Federal Way City Council voted no to moving the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony from The…

Those needing information on local WIC services are encouraged to call the WIC state office at (800) 841-1410 or by visiting www.doh.wa.gov/youandyourfamily/wic.

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WIC services to stay funded through October

In light of the federal government shutdown, the state's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food and nutrition program…

Tho Kraus at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Oct. 1.

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City finance director Tho Kraus leaves for Lakewood

According to city spokesperson Chris Carrel, the search is already under way to replace Kraus and her financial…

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FW chapter of Phi Beta Psi sorority helps cancer research

Gamma Delta of Federal Way is one of Washington’s three chapters belonging to the Phi Beta Psi National…

Jet Cities Chorus is an award-winning group of women who have lots of fun making music together. The group is offering free group singing lessons starting Oct. 7. Email rhondakgould@gmail.com.

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Jet Cities Chorus offers free group singing lessons for women

If you enjoy watching "Glee" or "The Voice," if you love to sing in the shower, if you…

Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang hoists the first-place trophy.

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Rain soaks annual Chili Cook-Off, but police win first place

The 2013 Federal Way Farmers Market Chili Cook-Off, held Sept. 28, ended early because of a torrential downpour,…

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Garbage station revisited: Can’t live with it, can’t live without it?

The Federal Way City Council agreed to send a letter to the King County Council outlining concerns regarding…

The BUI legislation is modeled after DUI legislation

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County approves BUI law to seize boats from intoxicated operators

The King County Council unanimously passed legislation giving the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) the authority to impound…