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State health department calls for more teen immunizations

In Washington state, immunization rates among teenagers ages 13-17 are increasing in some areas, and staying static or…

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Thieves shop for school clothes | Federal Way crime blotter

At 5:07 p.m. Sept. 2 in the 2200 block of South Commons, two juveniles were taken into custody…

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Family sues Federal Way police over suspect’s death

A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Federal Way Police Department.

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State superintendent says test results are encouraging

The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released state testing results earlier this week. State…

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State test results are a mixed bag for Federal Way schools

State testing results, which includes Measurements of Student Progress (MSP), High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) and End-of-Course exams…

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Federal Way schools adopt new nutrition standards

New requirements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have changed the face of school meals in Federal Way.

Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest and the Seattle Mariner Moose read a story to kids at the Federal Way Regional Library last month.

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Mayor Skip Priest suspended from state bar, and that’s OK

As of May 1, he can no longer legally practice law in Washington. The administrative suspension stems from…

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Community center closes Sept. 3 for maintenance

The Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St., will be closed for annual maintenance beginning Monday, Sept.…

Sandra Bagnuk points out cracks along the streets and sidewalks in her portion of Twin Lakes. Bagnuk said she noticed the cracks were expanding and deepening. “I don’t want to blame it on the heat

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Cracks in road and sidewalks concern Twin Lakes resident

Sandra Bagnuk has lived in her Twin Lakes home on SW 327th Street since 1968. She takes her…

Campers at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way.

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Labor Day 2012 weather and travel

Accuweather.com says to expect times of clouds and sun all weekend, with sunshine on Labor Day.

Justin Henderson poses with the Decatur Dance Team back in June at Federal Way City Hall.

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Grammy winner brings Hendervision to Federal Way

Justin "Henny" Henderson, a Grammy award-winning music producer and 1998 Decatur High School grad, is looking to give…

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Career Start offers new avenue for Federal Way students with technical/vocational goals

The program, which is the first of its kind in the state, takes the idea of Running Start…

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Federal Way schools approve new student info system

The Federal Way School Board approved the purchase of a new student information system Aug. 28, initiating a…

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PHOTOS: More sculptures from Northwest Sand Festival

Check out the latest batch of sculptures at the Northwest Sand Festival in Federal Way

Advancing Leadership Youth Class of 2013

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Advancing Leadership Youth announces Class of 2013

The Advancing Leadership Youth Class of 2013 has been selected. The sophomores and juniors are representatives of all…

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District 30 state rep. candidates debate Oct. 9 | ELECTION

The Federal Way Mirror and Federal Way Chamber will host a general election forum for District 30 candidates.

The Federal Way police bomb disposal unit scours the Panther Ridge Apartments on Tuesday following a threat to President Obama.

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Judge orders mental evaluation for man accused of threatening Obama

A mental evaluation has been ordered for a Federal Way man charged with threatening to kill President Obama.

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Mail thieves target wrong person | Federal Way crime blotter

The report notes that a SafeCity alert was sent out in an attempt to identify the two suspects.

Elrik with his supplies in his bedroom. He practices on the wall behind him. Elrik is an alias used by a Federal Way resident who frequents one of two walls within the Seattle city limits that allows artists like him to practice their art from dawn until dusk.

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Federal Way street artist seeks legal graffiti wall

Elrik is an alias, used by a Federal Way resident to avoid unwanted attention. Although he regards his…

1979 Federal Way High School graduate and current Klickitat County Public Works Director Gordon Kelsey

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Federal Way grad earns engineer honors in Klickitat County

Gordon J. Kelsey, a 1979 graduate of Federal Way High School, was named as the state's top county…