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The fifth-grade class at Rainier View Elementary got a close encounter with outer space this week. As part…
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Federal Way hopes new park hours will boost safety
A change in Federal Way’s park hours is expected to increase safety and noise compliance. On June 16,…
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News updates: Verdict in Jane Britt’s murder; red light cameras; city budget
Jury convicts suspect in Jane Britt’s death A jury convicted 25-year-old nursing assistant Joseph N. Njonge of second-degree…
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City approves contract for Centerstage to manage Knutzen theatre
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract between the city and Centerstage Theatre to…
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Robbery at Dumas Bay Park | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Park robbery: At 2:59 a.m. June 8…
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Federal Way court’s fate goes on trial as city weighs options
Federal Way is prudently weighing its options for future court services. The city council heard from city and…
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WASL: Majority of 12th-graders pass the test
The vast majority of 12th-graders in Washington state passed the reading and writing state exams — and Federal…
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Historical Society of Federal Way celebrates its new home
The Historical Society of Federal Way invited the community to celebrate its new home from 1 to 6…
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Celebrity golf tournament nets $30,000 for Federal Way area youth
The 33rd annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, held June 11 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal…
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Colors may change at Valhalla Elementary following complaints
There's a color controversy brewing at Valhalla Elementary. The new school hasn't even finished the construction process, and…
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Revised bus schedule irks some parents while saving FW schools $100,000
A proposed change to the start time at Rainier View Elementary could put kindergartners and eighth-graders at Sequoyah…
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Cost of asphalt hinders paving of Federal Way’s streets
Federal Way’s top-rated streets will suffer moderately over the next six years as some funds for the annual…
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Man steals suitcase with bra, dress and wig | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Suspect attacks police: At 9:30 a.m. June…
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320th branch is a library for all seasons | Nandell Palmer
Middle-school students sit transfixed around computer monitors. A handful of carefree toddlers cavort back and forth throughout the…
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Federal Way High School leads fight against truancy
At Federal Way High School, attendance is not optional. This may seem like a no-brainer. However, the school…
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Bomb scare at City Hall | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Bomb scare: At 9:56 a.m. June 5…
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Supreme Court orders release of Federal Way judge report: Read the complete Stephson Report here
A report on the Federal Way Municipal Court’s work environment was released for public viewing June 12 by…
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Federal Way schools and state face off over funding
Perhaps if Federal Way students had done worse on tests, they would have fared better in court. The…
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Federal Way man arrested, one dead following crash near Puyallup
A 46-year-old Federal Way man was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide Wednesday after the driver’s vehicle left…
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Murder suspect charged in death of roommate
Federal Way resident Adan Rodriguez-Sarinana, 21, was charged with second-degree murder June 9. Rodriguez-Sarinana allegedly stabbed his roommate,…