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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.

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King County provides nearly $10 million to South King County for land conservation

Conservation Futures Tax levy allows counties to collect a property tax to protect open spaces.

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle…

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Boy Scouts present the colors at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Dec. 5.

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Council shuts down racist comments at last meeting of 2023

Also: Boy Scouts present the colors; commission appointments made.

Box full of fentanyl pills (Courtesy of Renton Police Department)

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Governor proposes more funding to fight fentanyl crisis

There have been 982 fentanyl-related drug deaths in King County so far this year.

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I-5 overnight closures in SeaTac set for Dec. 8-9 near S. 216th Street

State Department of Transportation to demolish old S. 216th Street overpass; new bridge under construction

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Mother of Kentlake High student killed in crash continues recovery

Community rallies to support Sarah Baileigh who remains hospitalized after Nov. 17 collision in Kent

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Pregnant woman assaulted | Federal Way Police Blotter

Also: A victim stated that he attempted to help a female who appeared to need assistance around 1…

Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Four freeway shootings on one night in South King County

Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in…

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County | King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

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Recent mailers in Federal Way that provide reminders to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. They remind residents that an important enrollment period is happening, but also serve as advertisements for private insurance companies that can be misleading.

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Beware of Medicare fraud and more during the holidays

Some have dropped classic Medicare in favor of the privately insured version, only to find their medical needs…

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Kitten fraud on Facebook | Federal Way Police Blotter

Sample from the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

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Cold weather shelters open in Federal Way

Mayor Jim Ferrell is taking action to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to the extended…

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

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Police Chief Andy Hwang shares public safety updates with the Federal Way City Council.

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FW police chief talks crime, staffing and pursuits

Two police reforms that Chief Andy Hwang said are affecting his department are pursuit laws and laws around…

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Driver puts boulder in road | Federal Way Police Blotter

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Two Kent men charged in Federal Way murder at O’Reilly Auto Parts

Men, ages 19 and 18, reportedly liked the man’s Dodge Charger and wanted to carjack it

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Federal Way police shoot man during domestic violence call

A man with a knife came out of the front door and rushed the officers, according to police.