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Not much is known about former Des Moines resident Daisy Sonju, except that she was a big supporter…

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King County health department faces layoffs, cuts to maternity program

King County announced Jan. 13 that state budget cuts could cause reductions in services for low-income moms and…

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Human bones found on trail? | Federal Way crime blotter

The person believed, due to her profession, the bone was human. Police responded and found a second slightly…

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Man who shot ex-boss in 2009 may face new charges after Federal Way victim dies 15 months later

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is considering amending a charge of first-degree attempted murder against Kareem Harris,…

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St. Francis Health Fair is Jan. 22

The St. Francis Health Fair runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Federal Way Community…

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MLK celebrations in the Federal Way area | Jan. 17-21

Federal Way will celebrate diversity and community Jan. 17 at its 18th annual Martin Luther King celebration.

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Education forums in Federal Way target student achievement

Federal Way schools Superintendent Robert Neu will host a series of educational events called “Focused Forums” in the…

Superintendent Robert Neu kicked off 2011 with a “state of the schools” speech given exclusively at a Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan. 12.

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Neu steered his speech to a historical summary of modern American education: an imperfect system devised by Thomas…

Superintendent Robert Neu kicked off 2011 with a “state of the schools” speech given exclusively at a Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan. 12.

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State of Federal Way schools: ‘All means all’ motto put to the test

Neu steered his speech to a historical summary of modern American education: an imperfect system devised by Thomas…

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So long, stimulus: Federal Way schools predict deficit of $8 million

The Federal Way School District is predicting an $8 million budget shortfall for the upcoming 2011-12 fiscal year…

Emmanuel Franco grew up in Federal Way. He attended Saghalie Middle School and graduated from Decatur High School in 2007.

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Federal Way family copes after fatal crash

Emmanuel G. Franco's life was looking brighter than ever when it was abruptly cut short Dec. 29.

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Pregnant women brawl over gossip | Federal Way crime blotter

Pregnant women brawl: At 2:05 p.m. Jan. 6 in the 1600 block of Southwest 304th Street, two pregnant…

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Auburn man pleads not guilty in fatal Federal Way crash | Attorney tries to stop media from filming plea

Lagrant D. Pegram, the suspect in a Dec. 29 two-vehicle crash that killed 21-year-old Emmanuel G. Franco, pleaded…

Holding on to $14 million in state funding originating from the Triangle Project — improvements to the Interstate 5

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Federal Way’s legislative priorities for 2011 include protecting money, regulating pawn brokers

With a demanding session ahead, 30th District legislators met with Federal Way leaders earlier this month to discuss…

Federal Way resident and former Auburn mayor Bob Roegner has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Highline Community College Board of Trustees. Roegner also writes a weekly political column for the Federal Way Mirror.

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Roegner joins Highline Community College Board of Trustees

Federal Way resident and former Auburn mayor Bob Roegner has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the…

The Randolph Caldecott Medal was created in 1937 to honor illustrated children’s books.

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Federal Way students make picks for 2011 Caldecott Medal

It was a little like an Academy Awards party in Shannon Houghton’s class at Wildwood Elementary last Thursday.

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Tech-savvy Saghalie Middle School awaits math and science academy

Saghalie Middle School is gearing up to launch a new math and science-focused academy set to start next…

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Federal Way tries to curb costs of employee health coverage

The city has hired a consulting firm to explore ways to save money on employee health care coverage.

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Woman assaulted in parking lot | Federal Way crime blotter

The victim said she was assaulted by two suspects in a parking lot.

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Leadership and city money prop up Federal Way’s Martin Luther King celebration

Federal Way will celebrate diversity and community Jan. 17 at its 18th annual Martin Luther King celebration.