Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest takes a break to play educational games with children at the Appian Way apartment complex in Kent. Priest was participating in a tour of affordable housing in the area. The children were participating in Appian Way's homework club.

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Affordable housing in Federal Way is ‘deteriorating quickly’

By federal standards, affordable housing costs no more than 30 percent of the household’s income to maintain.

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State education funding crisis: Time for a conversation

The College Promise Coalition is a partnership that brings together students, parents, alumni, advocates for colleges and universities…

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Federal Way committee has openings, but no applicants

The City of Federal Way is soliciting applicants for an opening on the Tourism Enhancement Grant subcommittee of…

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Dini Duclos kicks off council re-election campaign

Federal Way Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos will kick off her 2011 re-election campaign at 7:30 a.m. March 15…

This sculpture at Steel Lake Park will be rescued from a thicket of weeds and moved to a more public area of the park.

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Forgotten sculpture rescued at Steel Lake Park

A nearly 20-year-old sculpture at Steel Lake Park will soon be pulled from the weeds after it was…

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Gym staff turns in load of cash | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Found property: At 4:09 p.m. Feb. 25…

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Pacific Highway South lane closures through March 14

Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase Four construction update: Daytime lane closures will be seen on northbound Pacific…

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Federal Way seeks developers for vacant downtown site after skyscraper deal fizzles

Federal Way will again solicit developers for the former AMC Theatres downtown property.

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Surrogate mothers in WA: State Rep. Miloscia battles bill

The state House of Representatives approved a bill Feb. 28 that tries to clarify requirements for becoming a…

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Vehicle fire was likely an arson | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Vehicle fire: At 11:48 p.m. Feb. 22…

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To carry or not to carry? South King Fire and Rescue’s gun policy vs. state law

Is a decades-old South King Fire and Rescue district policy that bans the carrying of guns on its…

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Semi overturns on I-5 at Highway 18 | See photos of massive metal spill

Collision causing back-up.

Federal Way denied a business license application from Conscious Care Cooperative

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Federal Way says no to medical marijuana dispensaries | City denies business licenses

Federal Way has declared that two medical marijuana dispensaries are illegal businesses.

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Volunteer fills void as Korean liaison in Federal Way

A volunteer liaison is now available to help Korean speaking residents access public services and help English speaking…

Lake Grove Elementary teacher Cassandra Stephani was named the 2011 Teacher of the Year at the Communities in Schools of Federal Way's annual fundraising breakfast.

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Communities in Schools of Federal Way raises $40,000 at 2011 breakfast

From staff reports: Communities in Schools of Federal Way raised more than $40,000 at the organization’s annual fundraising…

Peggy LaPorte (left) and Megan Johnson

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Federal Way boasts two finalists for Washington State Jefferson Award

FUSION founder Peggy LaPorte and Megan’s Mission founder Megan Johnson, both of Federal Way, are among five Washington…

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Need money to make a difference? Apply for a Community Enhancement Grant

Are you a teacher who personally purchases school supplies for your students? Does your neighborhood need cash to…

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Legislation clears the way for International Baccalaureate grads

New legislation could streamline high school graduation requirements for Washington students enrolled in International Baccalaureate programs.

Sales tax revenues increased by 1.2 percent in 2010 over 2009. The graph illustrates Federal Way’s 2010 retail sales tax revenue by area.

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Sales tax revenue rises in Federal Way | Retail expected to pick up in 2011

Year-end financial data shows Federal Way, in 2010, experienced a slight increase in sales tax revenue compared to…

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Pacific Highway traffic congestion continues

Crews are still busy completing work on the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes phase four project. Traffic congestion…