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Washington state sees spike in tobacco sales to minors

The number of Washington retailers selling tobacco to underage minors spiked considerably in 2012 to 16 percent, up…

On Dec. 11

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Nutrition and fitness grant inspires students in Federal Way

Students from Todd Beamer High School traveled to Rainier View Elementary School on Dec. 11 to spread a…

Pictured: Federal Way veterans gather annually at the Honoring Our Own event

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Veterans Memorial Garden of Puget Sound needs a site

The Federal Way School Board unanimously approved a decision to let Superintendent Rob Neu negotiate the placement of…

A select group of students are given the privilege of performing scientific experiments with Carl Greninger's fully functional IEC-9000 nuclear fusion reactor.

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Students study nuclear fusion in Federal Way man’s garage

As crazy as that may sound, it's true. Thanks to Carl Greninger and a partnership with Federal Way…

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Federal Way schools get piece of project’s $40 million grant

The Road Map Project (RMP), a group of seven area school districts aimed at improving student achievement, was…

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I-5/SR 18 ramp in Federal Way closes overnight Wednesday

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that the westbound SR 18 ramp to southbound I-5 will be…

Decatur High School freshman Makayla Long and her grandmother Betty Long work on stockings for Christmas House.

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Federal Way teen fills thousands of Christmas stockings for children

Children in Federal Way may not know 15-year-old Makayla Long, but because of her, they know the fun…

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

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Cops inspect suspicious panties | Federal Way crime blotter

At 9:40 a.m. Dec. 8 in the 2600 block of SW 320th Place, the reporting party indicated they…

The Federal Way/Auburn Boys and Girls Club hosted an appreciation gathering Dec. 6 for executive director Shelley Puariea

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Federal Way/Auburn Boys and Girls Club says farewell to Shelley Puariea | PHOTOS

The Federal Way/Auburn Boys and Girls Club hosted an appreciation gathering Dec. 6 for executive director Shelley Puariea,…

Woodmont students in grades 6-8 conducted science investigations at Highline Community College's Marine Science and Technology Center at Redondo last spring.

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Two Federal Way schools earn School of Distinction award

Federal Way Public Schools' Technology Access Foundation Academy (TAF) and Woodmont Elementary each received a 2012 School of…

Former Federal Way Mayor and Councilman Mike Park

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Korean Ministry of Education partners with FW schools

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) and the Korean Ministry of Education signed an agreement earlier this week that…

A scene from the 2011 community food and toy drive. The effort provided a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and a week’s supply of food to 130 families and presents for 450 children.

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South King Fire helps hundreds of kids with food/toy drive

Citizens may drop off donations of canned food and dry goods, new unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals) or…

Jim Chaffee of the Federal Way Kiwanis Club presented a check for $15

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Federal Way Kiwanis donate big check to school district

Each year, Kiwanis presents the district with half the concession stand profit. The other half helps fund Kiwanis…

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Federal Way Mirror seeks applicants for editorial board

In March 2011, The Mirror formed the editorial board with the purpose of bringing together community members of…

The Federal Way City Council. Pictured left to right: Jim Ferrell

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Council bids farewell to colleagues, seeks applicants for 2 vacant seats

With Roger Freeman and Linda Kochmar heading to Olympia beginning in January, the Federal Way City Council took…

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Two females flee scene of head-on collision in Federal Way

Two females are accused of fleeing the scene of a serious head-on collision in Federal Way.

If you have information about the suspects pictured above

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Pickpockets target elderly shoppers in the region

Police believe three or four well-dressed black male suspects are stealing wallets from shoppers at Fred Meyer, Walmart…

The 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials was held in June at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. About 120 of the nation's best divers competed for a spot in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

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Federal Way lodging tax targets marketing and tourism

The work plan and budget shifted focus to generate more advertising and marketing opportunities for the city, according…

This courtesy photo shows a bud of high-grade marijuana.

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Federal Way police prepare for state’s new marijuana law

Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson said it's going to be a process for police to learn how…

Orion Industries in Federal Way employs 265 workers and reports 20 percent growth for the past 10 years.

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Boeing supplier Orion takes economic potential to Auburn

Federal Way's loss is Auburn's gain. As a top supplier of parts for Boeing aircraft, Orion's economic future…