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Rite Aid employee chases suspect | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Foot pursuit: At 8:28 a.m. Oct. 30 at…

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FW schools unlikely to be affected by Green River flood

The Federal Way School District does not expect to be affected by potential flooding of the Green River…

A sinkhole

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Old drain pipe creates sinkhole in Marine Hills

A sinkhole developing in the Marine Hills West neighborhood has been declared an emergency by interim city manager…

Federal Way City Council member Jim Ferrell gets a hug from his friend and campaign manager Steve McNey on Nov. 3 at Marista's coffee.

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Elected mayor initiative: Prop. 1 passing at 51 percent

Proposition 1, an initiative to change Federal Way's form of government, is passing with 51.35 percent of the…

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ELECTION RESULTS: Robertson leads Morgan in judicial race; Freeman edging Noble-Gulliford for council seat

Election results were taken from the King County Elections Web site at http://kingcounty.gov/elections. The following results were last…

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Is Federal Way ready for bikini baristas?

The sign affixed to the tea-kettle shaped building in Twin Lakes reads “Lindy Lou’s ‘Too’: Espresso and…” And…

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Superintendent search begins Nov. 4; input sought from Federal Way residents

Nov. 4 marks the first of four nights that Federal Way residents can weigh in on the search…

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Reach Out homeless shelter opens for the winter

Reach Out, the city’s only men’s overnight homeless shelter, opened its doors Nov. 2 for a second winter…

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Subject says marijuana is mom’s | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Marijuana belongs to mom: At 11:34 p.m.…

Federal Way police officers James Widick and Brian Bassage and community corrections officer Justin Childers attempt to confirm the registered Federal Way address of a sex offender. Federal Way police and the Department of Corrections teamed up Oct. 31 to check on 15 offenders currently monitored by the DOC.

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Police monitor sex offenders in Federal Way

A little more than a dozen sex offenders registered in Federal Way were reminded by police and Department…

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Voting reminder: November election will be held entirely by mail

The Nov. 3 general election will be held entirely by mail. Results will be posted online. The election…

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Education Week’s data misrepresents graduation statistics for Federal Way schools

Mark Twain once said, “Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.” The manner in which statistics are…

Former Federal Way Wal-Mart employee Kim Quartimon took part in a Walmart Workers for Change event Oct. 26. She expressed her desire to see the corporate company provide more affordable health coverage to its employees. Quartimon and others asked the store's management to 'take off their masks' and help out employees.

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Federal Way Wal-Mart workers rally for better benefits

A small group of current and former Wal-Mart employees rallied for improved employer responsibility from the megastore Oct.…

Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club is located at 3583 SW 320th St. Twin Lakes homeowners will vote on a proposal that doubles their dues in exchange for amenities at the private club.

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Twin Lakes tackles the country club conundrum

Residents of the Twin Lakes community will soon vote on whether to double their homeowners association dues to…

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Federal Way school technology levy will go to the voters

A new request for a school technology levy is close to being finalized. The Federal Way School District…

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Suspect released because of King County Sheriff Department’s slow response | Crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Catch and release: At 8:46 p.m. Oct.…

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UPDATE: Suspect charged in Oct. 28 shooting of former supervisor

UPDATE The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Kareem Harris, 27, with second-degree attempted murder Oct. 29. At…

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Parents, keep in touch with your child’s school

Research indicates children whose parents are involved in the educational process outperform children whose parents are not. According…

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Update on FW school superintendent search

Community input meetings have been scheduled regarding the new Federal Way Public Schools superintendent position. The position was…

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School board member sponsors jog-a-thon Nov. 21

On Nov. 21, a jog-a-thon will be held to raise money for the Federal Way School District’s elementary…