In December 2012

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Metal theft: Federal Way leaders lobby for tougher laws

The problem has increased alongside the rising costs of scrap metal. Federal Way reported a loss of $110,000…

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Auburn man pleads guilty in 2011 Federal Way murder

Michael Ray Fiorini, 28, pleaded guilty last week to first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement for breaking into…

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Stabbing in Camelot Park leads to lockdown at 2 schools

A man called police at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday to report he had been stabbed by an unknown…

Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky announced her plans to retire this week.

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State health secretary’s legacy includes fewer smokers

According to the Department of Health (DOH), under Selecky's leadership, adult smoking rates in Washington have dropped 30…

In this 2011 file photo

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Homeless students on the rise in Washington schools

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is currently serving 208 homeless students, but has served a total of 230…

Federal Way resident Scott Chase emailed this photo

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Driver escapes fire that charred vehicle transport truck

South King Fire and Rescue responded to commercial vehicle fire at 7:09 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the…

John Newington Conna is considered a key figure in Washington state's early history.

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Washington’s first black political appointee lived in FW

As the nation honors Black History Month, there is a local connection to celebrate: Federal Way was once…

Federal Way Police Department.

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Man threatens violence at movie theater | FW crime blotter

At 11:48 p.m. Feb. 2 at 1928 S. Commons, a 911 caller reported that a male in a…

Pictured left to right: Joyce Huston

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Women’s Club of Federal Way celebrates 40 years

The Women’s Club of Federal Way is a vibrant, charitable organization with over 130 members who serve the…

Pictured left to right: Joyce Huston

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The Women’s Club of Federal Way is a vibrant, charitable organization with over 130 members who serve the…

The annual Salmon Bake is a main fundraiser for the Federal Way Kiwanis. Pictured: Linda Kochmar doles out the corn in 2011.

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Kiwanis Foundation offers local scholarship opportunities

The Kiwanis Foundation of Federal Way has a new program giving everybody with at least $500 to donate,…

Interstate 5 runs from Mexico to Canada and passes through Federal Way.

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Watch for nightly lane closures on I-5 in Federal Way

From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Feb. 4, crews will close up to three out…

On Jan. 30

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Special Olympics Unified basketball bridges the gaps

That’s always been the mantra for the Special Olympics. However, the Unified Sports arm is a little bit…

Lydia Assefa-Dawson shared her story at the Federal Way Kiwanis Club meeting Jan. 30 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

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Abandoned as a baby, woman finds lost mother in Ethiopia

The Federal Way woman was born in a remote village in Ethiopia where families farmed the land and…

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High school planning night for parents and 8th-graders

Every high school in Federal Way hosts a High School Planning Night to help eighth-grade students and their…

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Free flu vaccinations Feb. 2

The Federal Way Public Health Center will host another clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.…

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Federal Way offers utility tax rebate program

Low-income senior citizens and residents with disabilities can apply for a rebate on their utility taxes through Federal…

Korean School of Federal Way held its end-of-semester celebration on Jan. 26.

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Korean School of Federal Way celebrates semester’s end

Korean School of Federal Way celebrated the end of the first semester with a special event Jan. 26.…

Federal Way Police Department.

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Hit-and-run suspect makes pit stop | FW crime blotter

At 9:43 p.m. Jan. 21 in the 28000 block of Pacific Highway South, police received a call about…

The 33rd annual One Night Count of homeless people in King County took place in the early hours of Friday

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One Night Count finds 118 homeless in Federal Way

The city with the highest count was Seattle with 1,989. Among cities in South King County, Federal Way…