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Student tells school staff he lives in a van | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • At 3:56 p.m. May 12 in the 1600…

Twenty-seven cameras monitor the downtown core

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Safe City: 27 cameras will monitor crime in Federal Way’s downtown core

Police are keeping a close eye on criminals in the downtown core — and the public and business…

Volunteers built a playground at the Westway neighborhood May 14.

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Volunteers build playground at Westway neighborhood in one day

On May 14, members of the Federal Way AmeriCorps, Home Depot, Kaboom, Habitat for Humanity and the community…

Eugene Montgomery helps passengers get off the train May 12 at the Amtrak station in Tacoma.

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Catch that train with Eugene Montgomery

Eugene Montgomery takes Federal Way students on a train ride to Portland every year in May as part…

In an annual tradition

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Federal Way Diversity Commission beefs up school libraries

In an annual tradition, the Federal Way Diversity Commission presented books to be donated to Woodmont, Camelot, Star…

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Student sentenced after spiking Federal Way teacher’s coffee

A Federal Way School District student pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault for spiking his teacher’s coffee with ipecac.…

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Women file lawsuit against Federal Way police over mother’s death

Interim Federal Way police chief Andy Hwang, among others, are named in a lawsuit filed May 13 against…

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Robbery at Heritage Bank | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Bank robbery: At 11:05 a.m. May 8…

Panther Lake Elementary School is under construction and will be ready in the fall.

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School construction in Federal Way: On time and on budget

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow kept construction workers away from Federal Way schools. Federal Way school construction…

Panther Lake Elementary crossing guard Bev Duncan waves a flag and gives hand motions May 14 to motorists who are speeding through the school zone. The school is one of three that could see speed-detecting cameras replace police patrols by late summer.

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Drivers face photo-enforced school zones and more red light cameras in Federal Way

Speed-detecting cameras in school zones — and more red light photo cameras — could be in place by…

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Animal control sits on the back burner in Federal Way

The Federal Way City Council is once again mulling over ways to offer increased animal control services. The…

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Scam involves search for birth mother | Federal Way crime blotter

Following was taken from the Federal Way police log: • Scam: At 3:47 p.m. May 7 in the…

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Celebration Park defies controversy, marks 10-year anniversary in Federal Way

Love it or hate it, Celebration Park is celebrating 10 years in Federal Way. Ten years after its…

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Federal Way court seeks grant aimed at DUI offenders

Federal Way Municipal Court could offer DUI offenders help in kicking their habit through the establishment of a…

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Former fire CFO sentenced for embezzlement

Grant Gaspard, 51, former South King Fire and Rescue assistant fire chief, was sentenced May 8 to three…

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Employee admits stealing to assist family with living and gambling expenses

Federal Way police found probable cause to believe an employee of the Federal Way Lowe’s Home Improvement store…

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Event honors Todd Beamer and 9/11 heroes

“Let’s roll.” That phrase became synonymous with Flight 93 and 9/11 — a phrase that Todd Beamer uttered…

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Suspect embezzles $70,000 from business | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Embezzlement: At 4:11 p.m. May 4 at…

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How your teen can serve the Federal Way community | Guest column

By Hillary Kleeb, Restoration Coordinator, Friends of the Hylebos Middle school and high school students often have community…

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Avoid the ‘report card surprise’

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