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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and several others survey the work underway at the leisure pool on Dec. 9, which will need additional time for repair due to the discovery of corrosion in the concrete and rebar underneath its tiling. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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Corrosion prompts new repair work at Federal Way Community Center pool

Price tag for the repairs is upwards of $1.2 million.

The Goddard School is located at 33310 1st Way South in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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The Goddard School opens first Federal Way location

The school serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.

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Person leaving bar hits three other vehicles in parking lot | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 7-12.

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Fish consumption advisory issued for several King County lakes

Traces of dangerous “forever chemicals” found in Lake Washington, Lake Meridian and Lake Sammamish

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. (Screenshot from King County Council Facebook page.

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King County Council names Upthegrove new Chair as part of annual reorganization

Upthegrove has represented District 5, which includes parts of Kent and Renton, since 2014.

Ryan Lockwood. Courtesy photo

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Life Care Center of Federal Way welcomes new executive director

Ryan Lockwood has worked in health care since 2017.

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Federal Way Public Schools Highly Capable Program referral window now open

Referral period open through Jan. 10, 2023.

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1 person injured in vehicle crash

Road was closed for several hours as crews clean up vehicle’s fluid spill.

The only dinosaur discovered in Washington state was discovered by paleontologists who found a portion of a left femur of a therapod dinosaur at Sucia Island state park in the San Juan Islands. While scientists are unsure exactly what type of therapod the fossil belongs to, evidence suggests it is a Daspletosaurus. The dinosaur has been nicknamed Suciasaurus rex. This image shows a Daspletosaurus torosus restoration. (Wikipedia)

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Dinosaurs, drug laws and police pursuits on lawmaker to-do lists

WA legislators are queuing up bills they want to debate next year. Here are 8 certain to garner…

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Free at-home COVID-19 tests available through end of year

Washington residents can order up to 10 free at-home test kits per month.

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Federal Way’s legislative wish list targets law enforcement and land use

Federal Way will ask for more discretion in police pursuits, funding for local traffic projects, and lowered barriers…

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Big settlements related to teen’s death, opioid epidemic | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases

In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…

Tyler Lockett during the Dec. 7 press conference. (Screenshot from Youtube)

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Seahawks stars Tyler Lockett, Bobby Wagner pays off school lunch debt for Renton students

The donation comes as the wideout receives his second nomination of the NFL’s Man of the Year award.

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Hope Elder poses for a photo with her family.

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Federal Way City Council honors Hope Elder, finishes last meeting of 2022

The Federal Way City Council held its last meeting of the year with a celebration, the confirmation of…

Uchenna Nwosu reads "Clifford Makes the Team" to kids at the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks linebacker donates reading nook to Federal Way Boys and Girls Club

Seahawks newcomer Uchenna Nwosu visited the club on Dec. 5, surprising the kids with new books and team…

The Federal Way High School football team wears practice jerseys with the word “brotherhood” on the back to honor former teammate Allen Harris. Photo by Olivia Sullivan, the Mirror

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Federal Way schools to pay $5.25M settlement after student athlete’s death

Allen Harris, 16, died during a summer football workout in 2018.

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Man with knife knocking on woman’s door | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 1-6.

Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. Mirror file photo.

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Federal Way Discount Guns faces lawsuit for illegally selling high-capacity gun magazines

Washington State Attorney General’s Office also alleges the owner and a sales clerk threw away receipts after selling…

One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.