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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.

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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.

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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…

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Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk

Two people living in King County have gotten sick.

Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant

The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County…

From left: Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and State Rep. Kristine Reeves of the 30th Legislative District. Courtesy photos

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Here are the bills Federal Way area legislators worked on this session

Some made it through, and some didn’t, before the big March deadline.

Decatur High School security officer Derek Aparis. (Image via Federal Public Schools Facebook page.)

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Decatur security guard charged with sexual misconduct with student

Decatur High School security guard Derek Aparis has been charged with first-degree sexual misconduct in a case alleging…

CISFWH Executive Director David de la Fuente speaks to the crowd on March 10 at the annual fundraiser breakfast, hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Communities in Schools hosts annual breakfast fundraiser

Communities in Schools of Federal Way — Highline (CISFWH) hosted its annual fundraiser breakfast on March 10, celebrating…

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Teen dies in shooting in Campus Drive area

A teenager was killed in an apparent shooting Wednesday, March 15, in the 1900 block of SW Campus…