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Elected mayor initiative rises from the ashes in Federal Way

Federal Way residents, for the second time in as many years, may soon be asked to vote on…

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Man killed outside Federal Way 7-Eleven

A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning outside at Federal Way 7-Eleven store.

Friends of the Hylebos enjoy the potluck line at the Friends’ annual picnic.

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Friends of the Hylebos’ 26th annual picnic

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Free seminar will teach parents how to help their teens transition to new schools

By Morgan Griffith, Federal Way Sylvan Learning Center Although it’s summertime and local teens are focused more on…

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Primary election ballots mailed to King County voters

Voting ballots were mailed on Wednesday to residents throughout King County. Nearly 1.1 million ballots were mailed. King…

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Heat wave sparks shortage in blood donations

The region is undergoing a critical blood shortage due to the hot weather. Due to the hot streak,…

Friends of the Hylebos enjoy the potluck line at the Friends’ annual picnic.

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Friends of the Hylebos’ 26th annual picnic was held July 22 at the West Hylebos Wetlands Park in…

Federal Way resident Peter Townsend speaks at a July 27 public meeting regarding the future of Dumas Bay Centre. The meeting was held in a banquet room

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What’s in store for outdated Dumas Bay Centre?

Just a few months ago, it seemed Dumas Bay Centre was doomed. Now the city is seeking creative…

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Drunken teens stir up trouble over smokes | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Juvenile delinquency: At 12:59 a.m. July 23…

Jim Knapp doles out corn on the cob July 24 at Steel Lake Park for the annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake. The event reeled in about $10

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VIDEO SLIDESHOW: Federal Way Kiwanis Salmon Bake 2009

The annual Federal Way Kiwanis Salmon Bake was held July 24 at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way.…

Pacific residents Mark and Amanda Steele jump off the pier at Steel Lake Park on Wednesday morning in Federal Way. The weather was expected to hit a high of 101 degrees Wednesday. The heat wave will continue at least through the weekend.

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HEAT WAVE: People and pets find relief in Federal Way

With the mercury set to hit triple digits today, the region’s heat wave had some folks seeking relief…

Rescue crews search Steel Lake on July 28.

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Report of drowning at Steel Lake is a false alarm

It looks like the report of the drowned diver at Steel Lake may have been a false alarm.…

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Heat wave: City offers ‘cooling center’

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In the event of a heat wave, vulnerable populations are encouraged to use the Federal Way Community Center…

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Municipal League rates city council and county executive candidates for 2009 elections

The Municipal League of King County released its nonpartisan evaluations of 113 candidates running for dozens of local…

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King County executive forum in Federal Way: Primary candidates state their cases July 28

Six of the eight candidates for King County executive primary race gathered for a forum July 28 in…

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Woman who abandoned newborn at church pleads guilty

The 23-year-old woman who left her newborn on a church’s stoop in September, pleaded guilty July 28 to…

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Live Twitter coverage of King Co. Exec forum Tuesday morning | Read the transcript

The Federal Way Mirror was on hand to live Tweet this morning's King County Executive candidates forum. Below…

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Federal Way prepares its own Hanson Dam flood plan

Howard Hanson Dam flood precautions are not limited to cities in the Green River Valley. While the U.S.…

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Craigslist scammer strikes in Federal Way | Crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Craigslist scammer: At 1:07 p.m. July 18…