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King County Council adopts 2012 budget

The King County Council unanimously adopted its 2012 budget on Wednesday, with the council placing an emphasis on…

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Knife turned over at Truman High School | Federal Way crime blotter

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Susan and Bruce Honda react to the news that she is winning the race for Federal Way City Council position 3.

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Federal Way election: Honda, Celski, Duclos win council; unopposed school board race is tied

For the 2011 general election in Federal Way, early results show newcomers Susan Honda and Bob Celski winning…

The Advancing Youth Leadership Class of 2012.

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Advancing Leadership Youth earns Community Award

The Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (WSASCD) announced that Federal Way Chamber of Commerce’s Advancing…

The second annual Howl-O-Ween Party at French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park had plenty of sun

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Howl-O-Ween: Dogs and humans party together for Park Pals

On Oct. 29, the French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park in Federal Way is where the second annual Howl-O-Ween…

A Federal Way voter deposits a ballot in the drop-off box Tuesday morning next to City Hall on 8th Avenue South.

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Election ballots are due by 8 p.m. Nov. 8

A ballot drop-off box is located near City Hall at 33325 8th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

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Volunteers help Federal Way police programs thrive

The department is looking to add volunteers to its current 52-member team, helping with anything from monitoring surveillance…

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City’s routine project refund totals $188K

Approximately 180 Federal Way residents and businesses received checks from the city in September, with amounts ranging from…

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Technical difficulties on Mirror website

We are experiencing some issues with our website on intermittent slowdowns that are being addressed by our technical…

'In the Sand Trap Again' by John Gowdy was one of sculptures featured in the 2011 Sand Sculpting Tour of Champions in Federal Way.

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Sand sculpting event seeks new Federal Way site

The annual sand sculpting championship is expected to return in 2012, likely at a new location in Federal…

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Transient makes threats with wood | Federal Way crime blotter

At 10:09 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, officers responded to a call…

Boy Scouts hold a banner with dozens of local signatures at the 2010 'Honoring Our Own' Veterans Day observance.

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Honoring Our Own: Veterans Day observance Nov. 12

The second annual "Honoring Our Own" event will pay tribute to Federal Way area veterans. The event runs…

Federal Way resident Gene Krueger pilots a UH-1H helicopter in Vietnam in this 1969 photo.

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From Vietnam to Afghanistan, war bookends Federal Way pilot’s military career

As an army helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Gene Krueger had nerves of steel — or as he would…

On Halloween

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Bully lesson: Nautilus students wear orange for Halloween

On Oct. 31, students at Nautilus K-8 made a pledge to combat bullying and not become one themselves.

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Governor’s budget means losses in Federal Way

In recent weeks, Gov. Christine Gregoire released a preliminary budget that slashed many vital social programs throughout the…

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Fighter breaks wrist on mailbox | Federal Way crime blotter

• Swing and a miss: At 5:32 p.m. Oct. 21 in the 35000 block of 14th Place South,…

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Decatur grad faces life in prison for Maryland murder

A former Decatur High School graduate and soccer player was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday in Maryland after…

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Police unions reject Federal Way health care plan

The change, which would have saved the city nearly $619,000 with all parties on board, will now save…

Federal Way police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock serves Sub Zero ice cream to South King Fire and Rescue's Kevin Crossen.

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Police serve Sub Zero to firefighters over chili cook-off | Photos

On Nov. 1, Federal Way police served ice cream to South King Fire and Rescue winners at Sub…

In December 2007

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Human trafficking: Federal Way mom’s worst nightmare

Dianne Zoro and her children lived in an apartment near 272nd Street and Pacific Highway South — a…