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School district disagrees with Washington Policy Center
The Achievement Index, the data compiled by the state Board of Education and assigned a letter grade by…
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Highly capable students: FW schools review new definition
Due to legislative changes, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) had to recently re-approve its Highly Capable Program (HCP),…
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SAT enrollment will be automatic for FWPS seniors next fall
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is making sure that as many students as possible can take the SAT…
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Lake Grove students earn bikes through reading program
For the sixth year, Thornton F. McElroy Masonic Lodge in Federal Way has partnered with Lake Grove Elementary…
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Kiwanis golf event honors co-founder Bill Martin, Don Barrows
William “Bill” Martin, known for decades of community involvement, died June 8 at age 91.
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Carroll Fisher, active volunteer in FW, dies of leukemia
Carroll Fisher died June 22 after complications from leukemia. He was 73.
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FW man pleads guilty to hate crime
A Federal Way man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime related to the savage beating of…
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Schools endure state gridlock as lawmakers make budget deal
The Federal Way School Board approved the district’s 2013-14 budget in a unanimous vote on June 25. At…
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SCOTUS overturns Defense of Marriage Act | Local reactions
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made what many are hailing as a landmark decision, ruling…
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Suburban poverty reflects new demographics in King County
South King County serves as a poster child for the nationwide trend in suburban poverty.
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Gov. Inslee confident of budget deal in state Legislature
As the July 1 deadline nears, Gov. Jay Inslee said he's confident that a budget deal will be…
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Weyerhaeuser buys 645K acres, announces new CEO
Federal Way-based timber giant Weyerhaeuser Company has been stirring a buzz in the business world with a major…
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Man named T-Freeze makes death threat | FW crime blotter
At 11:51 p.m. June 23 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, a woman contacted police, saying…
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Advancing Leadership Class of 2013 fights human trafficking
The Advancing Leadership Class of 2013 celebrated completion of their nine-month program with a graduation showcase on June…
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Summer meals program for children starts this week in FW
Meals will be made available at no charge to children 18 and under at the following sites from…
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Death with Dignity: State health dept. releases data for 2012
Washington State's fourth annual Death with Dignity Act report was released this week, with the Department of Health…
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King County enacts nation’s second drug take-back law
The new law "promotes the safe disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications" and will be funded by…
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Spring Valley Montessori School continues salmon tradition
Spring Valley Montessori School’s annual salmon release has helped revive the salmon population in the West Hylebos Creek,…
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FW Farmers Market hosts health fair | Community happenings
The market will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall’s southwest…
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2013 primary election candidate forums in Federal Way
The Federal Way Mirror is hosting candidate debates for contested races in the 2013 primary elections. Debate will…