Federal Way City Councilman Jim Ferrell discusses his second-place finish in Tuesday's primary election during a gathering with supporters at Marista's coffee shop. Ferrell will face State Rep. Skip Priest in the November general election for a chance to become Federal Way's first elected mayor.

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Federal Way mayor race: Priest and Ferrell advance to November election

Of the four candidates vying to become Federal Way’s first elected mayor, Skip Priest and Jim Ferrell will…

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Failure of South King Fire and Rescue’s Prop. 1 means cutbacks in service

Proposition One, also known as South King Fire and Rescue’s proposed service benefit charge, failed at the Aug.…

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Primary election results: Priest and Ferrell lead Federal Way mayor race; Prop. 1 fails; Asay and Gregory move on in District 30

Current local results for the 2010 primary election.

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Federal Way seeks Save Our Schools grant to improve radio communication

Federal Way schools and the Federal Way Police Department are working together to bring in new technology that…

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AmeriCorps students paint mural at Woodmont Elementary

When Woodmont Elementary students return to school this fall, they will be greeted with a new mural on…

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Donors address demand for school supplies in Federal Way

For elementary school students, the cost for school supplies — even while bargain hunting — can run from…

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Grandmother accused of molesting six children

A grandmother from Auburn has been charged with three counts of child molestation, spanning over several years, including…

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Two sonic booms rock Puget Sound

Two loud booms rattled offices and homes in the Puget Sound region around 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17.…

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Rape reported at adult family home | Federal Way crime blotter

Sexual assault: At 12:09 p.m. Aug. 12 at 31735 8th Ave. S., it was reported that a victim…

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Budget gap in Federal Way: Public discussions begin Aug. 24

The city has announced dates for the public to hear and participate in presentations regarding Federal Way's 2011-2012…

Instructor Kurt Kurtz (center) shows students in the YouthBuild program about measuring angles. From left to right is D’Vonte Ashford

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YouthBuild program gets students back on their feet

August may not be the typical time of time of year for graduations. However, for two dozen students,…

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Suspects steal beer, crash during getaway | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Alluding police: At 1:16 a.m Aug. 5 at…

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Accused drunken driver avoids court date again

Alexander Peder, the 50-year-old man accused of driving drunk and killing two Decatur High School seniors just days…

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Deadline looming: Primary election set for Tuesday, Aug. 17

Tuesday is the deadline for voters to cast their choice in this year’s primary election. On the ballot…

The amount the city has refunded in utility tax dollars has steadily risen during the last four years.

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Tax rebate program on the rise to help ‘struggling’ families

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City’s animal unit looking to take the bark out of some dogs

Federal Way’s animal services unit responds to animal complaints, but it also strives to prevent complaints. In February,…

The amount the city has refunded in utility tax dollars has steadily risen during the last four years.

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City staff are preparing to begin outreach to residents who may qualify for the Utility Tax Rebate Program,…

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Federal Way man sentenced to 87 months for conspiracy to distribute cocaine

Jonathan Jose Espinoza, 19, of Federal Way, was sentenced Friday to 87 months in prison and five years…

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Firework explodes in glass bottle, injures onlooker | Federal Way crime blotter

• Fireworks explosion: At 8:07 p.m. Aug. 4 in the 1600 block of South 308th Street, a juvenile victim…

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Seattlepi.com: Man wanted in Bremerton attack was convicted in 1975 Federal Way murders

Seattlepi.com reports that a man wanted for attacking an elderly Bremerton man Monday has a violent history, including…