A depiction of the alleged hit and run that took place about 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in Federal Way.

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Federal Way teen on skateboard injured in hit and run

Federal Way police are looking for the driver in a hit and run incident that injured a 14-year-old…

This photo of Federal Way resident Evelyn Castellar is featured in the September 2012 issue of Traditional Home magazine. Learn more at traditionalhome.com

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Projecto Honduras founder earns Classic Woman Award

Traditional Home magazine has honored Federal Way resident Evelyn Castellar with a 2012 Classic Woman Award. Castellar and…

A couple of cute kitty cats.

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Lost cat? Pet detective co-hosts free seminar

Cats, those most mercurial of creatures, are fond of wandering off for a few days from their homes,…

Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way usually hires more than 1

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Wild Waves lifeguard spends summer saving lives

While showing off his skills on the ropes of an activity pool at Wild Waves Theme Park, a…

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

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Cops arrest door-to-door salesman | Federal Way crime blotter

At 1:11 p.m. Aug. 12 in the 2600 block of South 287th Street, a man who was selling…

Team Summers of Summers Chiropractic and Massage is awarded the best team trophy. (photo courtesy of Bruce Honda)

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Federal Way Farmers Market hosts Charity Health Run

A bright and sunny morning met the race day committee for the last minute race preparations. The traffic…

A sign outside a South King Fire and Rescue station on 1st Avenue South in Federal Way.

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School supply drive runs through Aug. 24

Each of the eight South King Fire and Rescue stations, along with Grace Church (1232 SW Dash Point…

The intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South features photo enforcement cameras for red light violations.

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Federal Way traffic cameras: How to fight photo tickets

The automated enforcement system is set up for people to pay, not to argue — and citizens can…

A homeless couple tries to earn a few dollars at a Federal Way intersection in this 2008 photo. Reach Out Federal Way operates winter shelters to serve the local homeless population with a meal and a place to sleep.

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Reach Out homeless shelters look ahead to winter

A young man, Aaron, came wandering in from the cold, looking for a roof and a hot meal.…

A cigarette butt

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State restores free Tobacco Quitline program for smokers

All adults in Washington, regardless of insurance status, can once again call the toll-free Quitline for help in…

As seen at Federal Way High School in memory of Tope Akinlosotu

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Tope Akinlosotu’s family establishes memorial fund

The family of Tope Akinlosotu has established a memorial fund donation to help cover the cost of the…

Celebration Park in Federal Way.

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Copper wire thieves hit Celebration Park; city restores power for soccer tournament

On Aug. 8, thieves broke into Celebration Park and stole a large quantity of copper wire from various…

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Major road closures throughout Puget Sound this weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation is advising drivers this weekend to "leave early, then add an hour"…

Federal Way High School

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Meet the architects for the new Federal Way High School

Representatives of SRG Partnership, the architectural firm tasked with the redesign of Federal Way High School (FWHS), will…

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

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Mall bans aggressive beggars | Federal Way crime blotter

At 4:10 p.m. Aug. 7 in the 1700 block of South Commons, two men were trespassed from The…

A voter drops off a ballot Tuesday evening near City Hall in Federal Way.

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PRIMARY ELECTION: Kochmar duels with Flygare for House; South King Fire levy is passing

As of Tuesday night, about 20 percent of ballots had been counted by King County Elections. Final results…

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National Night Out 2012: Participating neighborhoods | PHOTOS

The following neighborhoods and homeowners associations are holding National Night Out events on Aug. 7 in Federal Way.

Federal Way hosted the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials — Diving from June 17-24 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.

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Economic impact of U.S. Olympic diving trials, King County Aquatic Center

According to statistics provided by King County, the trials attracted nearly 4,000 non-local visitors, who spent a total…

Tope Akinlosotu

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Federal Way teen drowns at Steel Lake

Tope Akinlosotu, 15, was taken to St. Francis Hospital in serious condition on Aug. 5. The Mirror confirmed…

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Driver arrested after pulling passenger from flaming car

The driver in an early morning crash pulled his passenger from the burning vehicle.