AFIS is the main database used by law enforcement for cataloging and checking fingerprints of people who end up on the wrong side of the law.

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King County seeks levy renewal for fingerprint ID system

King County Executive Dow Constantine recently brought a proposal before the county council, asking for a levy renewal…

King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer hosts the Flag Day Ceremony every year at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

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Flag Day Celebration is June 9 in Federal Way

King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and the Federal Way Soroptimists will host South King County’s Annual Flag…

Diana and Larry Larson are both disabled and now can go to and from their Federal Way home without assistance

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Volunteers build wheelchair ramp for Federal Way couple

Diana and Larry Larson are both disabled and now can go to and from their Federal Way home…

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Sculpture Park opens at Federal Way Transit Center | PHOTOS

Sculpture Park opened to the public this week on a grassy patch next to the Federal Way Transit…

Officers from the Federal Way Police Department move the Special Olympics Summer Games torch through the city on Friday

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Special Olympics torch passes through Federal Way | PHOTOS

Officers from the Federal Way Police Department helped move the Special Olympics Summer Games torch through the city…

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Federal Way scholarship rewards students who behave

The College Bound Scholarship program is aimed at giving economically disadvantaged students a shot at receiving a scholarship…

Firefighters reported that upon entry into the burning house

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Firefighters find marijuana garden at Federal Way house fire

South King Fire and Rescue responded to a call at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday from the 2900 block of…

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Raiderette Dance Show scheduled for June 1 at TJ

The Thomas Jefferson Raiderette Dance Show will feature the Thomas Jefferson Raiderette Dance team and performances from the…

The initiative to privatize Washington liquor sales going into effect June 1. This display of hard liquor at the Safeway on 320th Street in Federal Way is veiled by a thin curtain.

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Private liquor sales, at higher prices, begin June 1

With the initiative to privatize Washington liquor sales going into effect June 1, consumers can expect to pay…

So far in 2012

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Whooping cough vaccine available to battle outbreak

So far in 2012, there have been a total of 1,738 cases reported statewide through May 19, according…

South King Fire and Rescue firefighters test the oldest ladder truck (1981) in the fleet at Station 62 on South 312th Street.

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For better or worse, South King Fire depends on voters

South King Fire and Rescue faces a critical financial crossroads in 2012, in what the district calls a…

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Federal Way high schools make Washington Post list

The Washington Post's "High School Challenge" list was recently released, and for Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), it…

Gov. Christine Gregoire called on the state's Department of Commerce to help bring down gas prices in Washington.

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Gov. Gregoire targets high gas prices | WA drivers pay $4.24/gallon

Washington is feeling the pain at the pump the most with an average price of $4.24/gallon. Washington ranks…

The Federal Way police log is reported weekly in The Mirror.

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Cop catches couple ‘arguing’ in backseat | Federal Way crime blotter

When the officer flashed his spotlight on the vehicle, the outline of a man's head could be seen…

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Man shot at Super 8 Hotel in fight over woman

An argument between two men over one woman ended with a shooting. Federal Way police were dispatched about…

Allison Arthur

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Allison Arthur wins scholarship at teen pageant

Allison Arthur, a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School, earned 1st Runner-up and a $2,000 scholarship at Miss…

Melissa Stanley

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Sprouts of help for Federal Way families

Students at Nautilus Elementary School in Federal Way are learning valuable lessons in organic gardening and nutrition, while…

Spring Valley Montessori School's annual salmon release has helped revive the salmon in the West Hylebos Creek.

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Salmon savers: Spring Valley Montessori nurses creek to health

The creek runs through the campus, located off Pacific Highway in southern Federal Way. Thirty years ago, salmon…

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AG’s office touts settlement from RealNetworks

RealNetworks, a Seattle-based digital media provider, will pay a $2.4 million settlement to customers regarding unfair and deceptive…

'I actually worked down the hall from General Omar Bradley. What a man he was. One of the best orators I've ever known

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Federal Way veteran’s career spans four decades, three continents

From intelligence gathering to photography to being the lead administrator over officers and soldiers clubs, Federal Way veteran…