Nolan Scott plays in the sand Wednesday at Steel Lake Park. A record high of 90 degrees was set July 7 at Sea-Tac airport

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Skin cancer danger in Washington: Why sunscreen matters

If last week’s heat wave taught us anything, it’s that even in the mild Pacific Northwest, the sun…

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Driver leaves scene of collision, cited for DUI | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • DUI: At 9:14 p.m. July 1 in the…

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Federal Way schools prepare for new grading policy

One thing Federal Way school administrators and staff can agree on: The new Standards Based Education (SBE) policy…

Top: Federal Way Lions President Paul Gersper presented a check for $4

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Federal Way Lions donate $4,100 to Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight and Hearing

On July 6, Federal Way Lions President Paul Gersper presented a check for $4,100 to Robert J. Vatter…

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Kiwanis Salmon Bake slated for July 23

The Federal Way Kiwanis will host their annual Salmon Bake from 4 to 8 p.m. July 23 at…

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Downtown Federal Way and high-rises: Mayor candidates answer Question #4 | ELECTION 2010

The Mirror is offering Federal Way mayoral candidates an opportunity to speak to readers in their own words.…

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Traffic alert: Expect delays on 1st Way South; alternate routes are advised

Traffic construction will affect 1st Way South from South 338th Street to South 344th Street through July 13.

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Appetite for construction: Federal Way school buildings break ground

Across the Federal Way School District, several schools are ramping up their construction projects. Facilities: The ground has…

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Kinship support group: Raising a relative’s child

Individuals raising a relative's child that is under the age of 19 are invited to join Federal Way's…

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Fourth of July citations in Federal Way

The Federal Way police issued 28 civil infractions, 42 warnings and gave out 10 other citations during a…

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Arson suspected at storage unit | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Arson: At 8:53 p.m. June 30 in the…

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DriveCam reduces accidents for teen drivers

Parents can watch their teen driver, even when they aren’t in the car. DriveCam is a camera that…

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Inattentive driving can earn you a $250 ticket in Federal Way

Driving inattentively in Federal Way is now an infraction worthy of a ticket. On July 6, the city…

Students (left to right) Makana Galietes

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School lunch meets cultural cuisine: Federal Way samples Brazilian and Hawaiian eats

School cafeteria lunches typically invoke images of square pizzas, mashed potatoes with green-gray gravy, and peanut butter and…

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Bar burglar steals electrical meter | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Bar break-in: At 10:08 a.m. June 29 at…

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Federal Way faces $4.5 million budget deficit; layoffs are inevitable

Federal Way's 2011-2012 deficit is estimated at $4.5 million‚ roughly 11 percent of the operating budget.

Dan Smith

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Dumas Bay seaweed: Stamping out the stink

Federal Way has begun researching and monitoring seaweed blooms that regularly cause a stink at Dumas Bay during…

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Campaign news for Federal Way candidates | ELECTION 2010

The following info is culled from Mirror staff reports. Last updated on July 12: • State Rep. Mark…

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Federal Way TAF Academy says ‘au revoir’ to French classes

The school, which is a collaboration between the Federal Way School District and a private organization, the Technology…

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Councilmember Burbidge reappointed to state transportation board

The Business Examiner reports that Federal Way City Councilwoman Jeanne Burbidge has been reappointed to the Washington State…