Meghan McMullen of Tacoma and Monique Preston of Burien wrap gifts Tuesday at the fire station.

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Federal Way Lions enlist young holiday helpers

On Dec. 15, Federal Way Lions rounded up a handful of students from Academy Northwest to wrap gifts…

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MLK Week at Highline: Jan. 19-22

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week runs Jan. 19-22 at Highline Community College. The event is free and…

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Smoke alarm saves woman

A woman was saved after her working smoke detector alerted her to a fire in her home at…

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School district receives $50,000 grant for AVID program

Federal Way School District has received a $50,000 grant from the Washington Commission for National and Community Service.…

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Victim reports rape by brother-in-law | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is sample from the Federal Way police log: • Rape: At 10:13 p.m. Dec. 12 in the…

From left: City council members Linda Kochmar

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Council sets timeline for city’s first mayoral election

A timeline for the November 2010 mayoral election was adopted Tuesday by the Federal Way City Council. The…

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Baby ejected from mini-van in crash

A baby was ejected from a vehicle around midnight Wednesday when a pickup truck rear-ended a minivan on…

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Emergency preparedness: More training in 2010

From staff reports: In response to a citizen survey issued this past summer, the City of Federal Way…

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Doggie talk in Federal Way | Funny Bones

I was pleased to discover that I could understand dog talk. I listened shamelessly to a conversation my…

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Educational toys and games

While toys and games are fun for children, they also help kids develop valuable skills including imagination, creativity,…

Suspect in Nov. 18 robbery at Key Bank in Federal Way.

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Federal Way bank robberies add up in 2009

This year, compared to recent years, brought a spike in citywide bank robberies. Banks across Federal Way have…

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Husband violates protection order | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Order violation: At 9:13 p.m. Dec. 8…

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Pacific Highway South HOV lane project enters final phase

Federal Way is preparing to launch the last phase of its Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes project. Phase…

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House fire displaces family in unincorporated King County

From staff reports: South King Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire just after 1:30 p.m. Dec.…

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School board hires firm to search for new superintendent

The Federal Way School Board has taken the next step in selecting a new superintendent. The board hired…

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Winter coats for kids in need

The Federal Way PTSA Council will be giving out coats and warm outer wear to Federal Way School…

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Widow of slain Federal Way cop will lobby in Olympia for law enforcement

The Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs (COMPAS) announced the appointment of Federal Way resident Renee Maher as…

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Budget is bad for education in Washington | Randy Dorn

By RANDY DORN State Superintendent of Public Instruction Gov. Christine Gregoire struggled mightily to develop her budget, and…

Kindergartners Ava Graff and Mia Pearl Rapp stand next to the jug that their school has helped fill. The money will be going for the families of the fallen Lakewood police officers.

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Panther Lake Elementary collects cash for families of Lakewood police officers

The old water jug at Panther Lake Elementary School is getting mighty full. Principal Tom Capp put out…

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Sunnycrest Elementary students find temporary school during construction

Sunnycrest Elementary School students will have a new but temporary home next year. The Federal Way School Board…