South King Fire and Rescue will try to cede a 1.16-square-mile area (shown in pink) to the Kent Fire Department and has backed off a plan to de-annex the territory. South King Chief Al Church said at a March 22 meeting that the annexation by Kent would be done by citizen petition.

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Kent may annex piece of South King fire district

South King Fire and Rescue has backed off a plan to de-annex a small portion of its territory…

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8-year-old escapes injury from school bus

An 8-year-old Twin Lakes Elementary student came away unscathed after a near run-in with a school bus around…

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Suspect plots to kill unborn child | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Plot to kill: At 11:28 p.m. March 20…

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Federal Way schools join fight to keep state levy money

The Federal Way School District has joined a consortium of school districts to fight to keep an important…

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Forgotten math: Free seminar for parents

A free seminar presented by Sylvan Learning will revisit math skills with parents who help their children with…

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No injuries reported in Friday morning house fire

There were no injuries reported from a house fire that South King Fire and Rescue firefighters responded to…

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Crews build I-5 flyover ramps in Federal Way | Time-lapse video

On March 24, construction crews began placing large bridge girders for a new freeway ramp at Interstate 5…

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Bowl-A-Strike Against Cancer is April 30

Gamma Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Psi presents the annual Bowl-A-Strike Against Cancer on April 30 at Secoma…

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April is Disaster Preparedness Month in Washington

In 2009, Gov. Christine Gregoire recognized the importance of disaster preparedness by proclaiming April as Washington State Disaster…

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Federal Way gains control of federal grant money

Federal Way will gain more control over its Community Development Block Grant funding — money provided by the…

The 120-acre West Hylebos Wetlands Park can best be seen from the park’s boardwalk

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Merger adds muscle to conservation in Federal Way | EarthCorps joins Friends of the Hylebos

Two forces have combined to enhance Federal Way’s urban wilderness experiences and overall quality of life. Friends of…

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Military weapons and ammo stolen | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Stolen military gear: At 6:02 p.m. March 14…

Federal Way denied a business license application from Conscious Care Cooperative

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Medical marijuana dispensaries fight to do business in Federal Way | Legislators work on state regulations

Two medical marijuana co-ops are fighting for licenses to do business in Federal Way after being rejected for…

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Tip-A-Cop at Red Robin benefits Special Olympics

Federal Way law enforcement officers will participate in the Red Robin Tip-A-Cop event from 11 a.m to 3…

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Four Federal Way City Council members seek re-election

• Federal Way City Councilman Jim Ferrell (position 1) announced his bid for re-election March 23. Ferrell was…

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Police search for missing man, 71, in Federal Way

UPDATE: According to a news release from Federal Way police, “an observant citizen of Federal Way spotted Mr.…

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Soldier from Federal Way dies in Iraq

A soldier from Federal Way was killed in Iraq on Monday and will be posthumously awarded a Purple…

Members of the Federal Way Honor Guard raised a flag in remembrance of Officer Brian M. Walsh on Monday

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Federal Way police pay tribute to fallen officer

Members of the Federal Way Honor Guard raised a flag in remembrance of Officer Brian M. Walsh on…

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Federal Way wants to buy 17-acre wetlands property

A King County grant could help Federal Way purchase and subsequently conserve 17.26 acres of wetlands in Spring…

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Federal Way man earns Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington Commission for National and Community Service announced the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Service…