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Viviana Garza and Nick Martson take the stage in Centerstage Theatre’s newest show.

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‘El Conqui Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom’ brings morality, artistry to life

See the show at Centerstage Theatre through April 16.

Federal Way City Council member Linda Kochmar. Courtesy photo

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Linda Kochmar seeks re-election to Federal Way City Council

Linda Kochmar is a former state representative, former Federal Way mayor, and serves as the current Federal Way…

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Boy, 3, injured in shooting | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from March 30 to April 4.

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

Vance Dawson, center in the Seattle Mariners shirt, passed away on April 1. Photo courtesy of GoFundMe

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Local basketball announcer Vance Dawson dies at 57

Dawson was the go-to guy on the mic as the PA announcer for the Federal Way Eagles basketball…

The Performing Arts and Events Center. The Mirror / file photo.

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‘Arts Explosion’ promises a boom for Federal Way arts scene

The city is hosting its inaugural “Arts Explosion” festival from June 2-4.

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Federal Way Symphony celebrates 40 years of music

Stringing together four decades of music isn’t easy, but the Federal Way Symphony’s upcoming concert is a cymbal…

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Federal Way Public Schools to host annual STEM Exploration Night

PreK-12 grade students and families are invited to the in-person event, held April 12.

This map from Sound Transit shows several options under consideration for how the Link light rail line will proceed through the Federal Way area. The recent action by the organization’s board maintains the northern section of the line in green as the “preferred alternative,” or the route ST believes is the best option. But the area south of the SF Enchanted Parkway Station is no longer part of the preferred route, and in fact, there isn’t a preferred route past that point any longer. Sound Transit will continue studying its options.

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Sound Transit board mulls options for light rail line through south Federal Way

Original preferred route through south Federal Way is incompatible with Tribal cultural resources, agency says.

Visitors at BonsaiFEST! 2022. Photo by Winifred Westergard

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BonsaiFEST! returns to Federal Way on Mother’s Day weekend

Enjoy this event at the Pacific Bonsai Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and…

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Tammy Solomon laughs while talking with clients and staff at the Multi-Service Center foodbank the morning of Friday, March 24.

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Hometown Hero: Food bank coordinator lifts, laughs and loves the work

Tammy Solomon has helped feed Federal Way families for more than 20 years.

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Man shatters McDonald’s door with axe | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 23-27.

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In this composite picture, a prosecuting attorney (left) and Nicholas’ defense attorney (right) argue over pre-trial motions during the first day scheduled in the trial against Patrick Nicholas, accused of the 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough. Judge Josephine Wiggs asked attending news media reporters not to photograph Nicholas in court at this time, as jury selection has not yet begun.

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Trial starts for suspect in Sarah Yarborough murder

Federal Way High School student was killed in 1991.

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South King Fire and Rescue Lt. Ann Hoag, left, holds her son Flynn and firefighter Amanda Weed holds her daughter, Parker, outside Station 63 on March 9.

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First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes

Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.

Every year Cheryl Hurst organizes March of Diapers to provide baby necessities to families in need. (File photo)

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March of Diapers drive needs more donations by March 31 deadline

You still have a week to donate diapers and wipes to help local families across the Puget Sound…

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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WATCH: Iam Tongi performs “Courage” at Federal Way City Council meeting

Council seals maintenance facility deal, considers new agreement with Wild Waves.

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Woman’s purse stolen while she waits to testify in unrelated case | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 15-21.

State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo

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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…