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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic

DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.

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Fallen tree leaves 240 people without power in Federal Way

A portion of 1st Avenue South between S. 312th Street and S. 320th Street is closed, according to…

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Well-Fed in Federal Way Lemon coconut cake

Recipe of the week includes zest and sweetness in one dessert.

Jerome Collins, former Federal Way High School boys basketball coach. Photo courtesy of Max Preps

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FW school district investigates Jerome Collins for ‘unprofessional conduct’

Allegations against Collins determined to be unfounded, according to the district.

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Man, 22, dies after crashing into tree along State Route 18

Wet road conditions were the cause of the crash, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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Mark Greene announces run for 30th LD State Representative

Mark Greene is vying for Position 1.

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Federal Way man charged with assault in bus stop shooting

Man struck in both arms while leaving bus along Pacific Highway South near Kent Des Moines Road

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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents

Mayor Jim Ferrell and Tim Johnson, pictured on April 1. Mirror staff photo

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Federal Way’s Director of Economic Development Tim Johnson resigns

City seeking candidates to fill vacancy.

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Federal Way School Board extends Superintendent Pfeiffer’s contract

Through a unanimous vote, Dr. Pfeiffer will serve through June 2025.

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Kent man charged after allegedly pointing loaded gun at woman

The incident occurred at a Federal Way apartment complex on March 27.

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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

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King County has launced a new mobile shower unit for the homeless with stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle.

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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless

Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle

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Federal Way man named CFO of Sound behavioral healthcare

Sound is one of the largest behavioral health providers in King County.

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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

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Woman’s purse snatched while driving away from store | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 22-29.

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Future of Federal Way: City hosts open house on downtown development

City seeking community feedback on ideas, comprehensive plan updates

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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike

The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.

Crews work on the elevated guideway for the Federal Way Link light rail extension from SeaTac through Kent to the Federal Way Transit Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Biden’s 2023 budget would accelerate $516M in funding to Sound Transit

Earlier fulfillment of Lynnwood, Federal Way light rail grants would reduce borrowing costs by $40M