In this 2010 photo from the Buds and Blooms Festival

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City gives more money to Slavic and garden festivals

The Federal Way City Council approved an additional $6,000 for the Buds and Blooms Festival, and approved an…

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Public memorial for U.S. soldier on Saturday

The Daily News in Longview reports that a public memorial service for Army Specialist Mikayla "Kayla" Bragg will…

A Washington State Trooper noticed that what he originally believed was a passenger in the vehicle was actually a plastic skeleton wearing a seatbelt and a sweatshirt

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Aggressive driver caught with skeleton in passenger seat

Just after 7:30 a.m. Dec. 20, 2011, a silver Mazda was stopped for driving at 82 mph and…

New Federal Way City Council members Susan Honda (pictured) and Bob Celski were sworn in by Judge Dave Larson on Jan. 3.

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Honda and Celski take seats on council; Ferrell named deputy mayor

The first Federal Way City Council meeting for 2012 was rung in by new council members Bob Celski…

In this 2008 photo

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Gov. Gregoire proposes bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Gov. Christine Gregoire announced on Jan. 4 that she will introduce a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in…

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City cancels public meeting on parks plan

Federal Way's Park and Recreation Department has cancelled its Jan. 5 public meeting regarding a revised parks plan.…

Bruce Honda was a sign-waving machine at Federal Way intersections this fall while campaigning for his wife

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Year in review: Federal Way in 2011

Here is a recap of top Federal Way stories and headlines from 2011.

On Dec. 30

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Volunteers clear rusty shopping carts from swampy grave | VIDEO and PHOTOS

The Federal Way Shopping Cart Recovery Team volunteers take their mission seriously, all in the name of cleaning…

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Dentist’s license revoked over sexual allegations

Ashok Lalli, a dentist with offices in Tacoma and Federal Way, agreed to permanently surrender his license to…

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Crowd corners knife-wielding Grinch on Christmas Eve | Federal Way crime blotter

• Foiled Grinch: At 1:31 p.m. Dec. 24 in the 2000 block of South 320th Street, the suspect…

Proposed Draft Congressional Map and Eastern Washington Legislative Maps from Dec. 28

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Redistricting changes political landscape in Western Washington

A proposed map of the legislative districts in Washington would create some major changes in the political landscape…

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Federal Way schools attempt to demystify ‘Power Standards’

Federal Way School Board meetings can be long and drawn out affairs, with most of the time being…

Kevin and Pam Houck decorate their home at 32540 42nd Place SW with up to 45

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Old Christmas lights can be recycled

The lights are recycled when those collecting them strip the copper wiring out of the lights so it…

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Minimum wage jumps to $9.04 an hour

Washington state's minimum wage will increase to $9.04 an hour on Jan. 1, 2012, a 37-cent increase from…

In 2012

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Federal Way honors Jet Cities singers

The Federal Way City Council has officially decreed January 2012 to be “Sweet Adelines International Month” in Federal…

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Christmas: The season of joy, peace and goodwill | Pastor Chuck

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” or so goes the popular Christmas song heard in so…

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Anti-bully event honors ethics of Columbine victim

Meredith Hill Elementary School will host an anti-bullying event on Jan. 5, with an assembly being held for…

Illahee Middle School is located at 36001 1st Ave. S. in Federal Way.

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School district tackles sewer dilemma

A stinky problem highlights one school’s effort to trade a septic system for sewer service.

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Gang survey seeks South King County input

The Suburban King County Coordinating Council on Gangs is conducting a public survey to identify the nature and…

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Cops arrest woman for faked pinching | Federal Way crime blotter

According to the police report, the woman said the man had bent her finger back enough to cause…