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Two Federal Way teens die while hiking near North Bend

The teens have been identified as Andrew Lusink, 16, and Ben Skagen, 18. Both boys attended Christian Faith…

This sign is posted on 1st Avenue South near Winco.

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Federal Way photo ticket debate sizzles over school zone

The debate continues over Federal Way's traffic enforcement cameras — and how many drivers were wrongly ticketed.

Rose Jacobi and Kate Olson are The Cancer Ninjas.

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Cancer Ninjas will host ‘Nails and Martini’ fundraiser

On Aug. 25, the Cancer Ninjas (Rose Jacobi and Kate Olson) held a fundraiser at LifeWay Church to…

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Federal Way offers Tourism Enhancement Grants

Applications are due Sept. 30 and grants will be awarded by November. Contact (253) 835-2601 or tina.piety@cityoffederalway.com.

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Whooping cough spreads as kids go back to school

With more than 4,000 confirmed cases of whooping cough, mostly among children, state health officials warn that the…

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Federal Way school year begins with new teachers, more optimism

Between a massive shift in the district’s overall grading/education philosophy, to persistent technology issues, to problems between school…

A sign near South 320th Street in Federal Way that supports the capital projects levy for the November general election.

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Federal Way High School students urge voters to say yes

As November edges closer, those in support of the $60 million levy to rebuild Federal Way High School…

On Tuesday morning

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Federal Way 320th Library becomes pile of rubble

Did you notice that the Federal Way 320th Library isn't there anymore?

Pictured: Vince Blauser

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TAF Academy wins math award

TAF Academy recently received an award for excellence in math from the Intel Schools of Distinction program, earning…

A steel beam from the World Trade Center will become part of the 9/11 memorial. A groundbreaking ceremony for the memorial was held 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at South King Fire and Rescue station 64

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Federal Way 9/11 memorial will be ready in 2013 | PHOTOS

South King Fire and Rescue's station 64 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning for a 9/11 memorial in…

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Federal Way Boys and Girls Club swaps leaders with Ballard

The Ballard community in Seattle is protesting the transfer of a popular Boys and Girls Club director to…

The Centers for Disease Control posted this map of West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the U.S. in 2012 (as of Sept. 4

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West Nile virus infects two people in Washington

The West Nile virus has been confirmed in two Washington state residents, the first reports of human infection…

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Flasher caught on BPA Trail | Federal Way crime blotter

At 2:16 p.m. Sept. 6 in the 1000 block of South 324th St, a mentally ill man was…

A woman smiles before getting her blood drawn by Puget Sound Blood Center last month. To donate to a Sept. 12 blood drive in Federal Way

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Blood drive highlights Washington’s new tattoo standards

Fact: A person who receives a tattoo or piercing in a state licensed shop no longer has to…

A fence was knocked down during a raid Aug. 23 on a rented house at 32919 3rd Avenue SW. The fence faces SW 330th Street.

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DEA and wildlife agents raid rental house in Federal Way

On the morning of Aug. 23, law enforcement and federal wildlife agents raided a home at 32919 3rd…

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Public invited to city budget forums

At 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Federal Way residents are invited to a town hall style meeting in the…

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King County Metro changes dozens of bus routes

According to the county, dozens of routes will have different stops, travel different streets, or have changed schedules.…

Janice Siebenaler of Heritage Bank and Samuel Sim of Banner Bank are competing to sell tickets for the chili cook-off.

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Federal Way chili cook-off: Police vow victory with Weapon of Mass Deliciousness

The Federal Way Farmers Market’s annual Charity Chili Cook-off returns, pitting the Federal Way police against South King…

Steel Lake Park is located at 2410 S. 312th St. in Federal Way.

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Tragedies overshadow summer swim season at Steel Lake

A pair of fatal accidents cast a shadow on the summer swim season at Steel Lake.

Rendering of the proposed 9/11 memorial at South King Fire and Rescue station 64

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Federal Way 9/11 memorial prepares for groundbreaking

Federal Way's 9/11 memorial, which includes a steel beam from the World Trade Center, will break ground next…