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Suspect who ambushed, shot at Federal Way officer is caught

The 31-year-old Tukwila man is already in jail for unrelated crimes, police say.

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Pastor Carey Anderson announces run for 30th LD State Representative

Anderson is a 17-year Federal Way resident and serves on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

Jack Garfield, left, and Aydan Hoyt at the April 11 Eagle Court of Honor. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Local boy scouts earn Eagle rank

Aydan Hoyt and Jack Garfield completed Eagle scout projects to benefit the Des Moines and Federal Way communities.

Re-enactment of first responders treating an overdose (File photo)

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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

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Thief targets cars in church parking lot | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log April 6-12.

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What should Sound Transit name Federal Way’s light rail station?

Public input wanted on two name possibilities.

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Teen arrested in string of armed robberies; police search for 2 more suspects

Suspects had been charged with robbing a Federal Way pawn shop; both teens reportedly cut off their home…

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…

Kids enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny in 2021 at Light of Christ Community Garden. Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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Upcoming Easter events in Federal Way

Egg decorating, egg hunts, tractor rides and more.

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Federal Way Symphony to perform season finale concert April 24

Free youth, child tickets with purchase of adult ticket.

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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.

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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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I’m Hooked family fishing day returns to Steel Lake Park

The fourth annual event is set for Saturday, May 7.

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

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Theatre review: Don’t miss Centerstage’s ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is showing through April 24.

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Federal Way Police Department welcomes new officers

Four new officers join the force; corporal promoted.

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance ‘Mammovan’ coming to Federal Way

The mammogram van is in Federal Way April 6, 11 and 22.

Girder Tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension March 5. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing 1 Line

The 7.8-mile light rail extension route is now physically connected to 1 Line.

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Man throws beer bottle on fire at nightclub | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 29 to April 5.