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Department of Health announces QR code verification program to prove vaccination status

WA Verify is intended to make vaccine verification simpler and more efficient.

Mid-afternoon traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Nov. 22 near Everett. Dan Bates/The Herald

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Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic

Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.

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Man throws hot soup on employee | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 17-21.

Comparison map between current district map and proposed draft. (Screenshot from King County’s website)

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King County proposes redistricting map, asks for feedback from public

Public invited to comment at November 30 public hearing.

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King County Executive appoints Patti Cole-Tindall as interim sheriff

Cole-Tindall has a background in the sheriff’s office and county government.

(L-R) Homeowner in S. 344th Street neighborhood Mia Franklin, GarageTown unit owner Peter Barbin, and GarageTown Condominium Association President Brad Thorson. Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Residents, city officials say ‘Not in Federal Way’ to Sound Transit’s OMF site selection

Board of Directors to select a preferred alternative site in December.

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Federal Way Symphony holiday concert takes the stage Dec. 4

The symphony is offering free tickets for youth under 18 with the purchase of an adult or senior/military…

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy photo

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Message from the Police Chief: Addressing a surge of violence in Federal Way

There have been eight murders in Federal Way so far this year, police chief says.

Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man accused of shooting homeless man over stolen drugs

Michael Le, 28, has been charged with murder and is being held on $2 million bail.

Homeless encampment in a wooded area in Auburn on Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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What the history of homelessness in our region can teach us about our current crisis

A talk with the author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American…

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Parks employees make Federal Way festive

Federal Way’s holiday tree lighting is Saturday, Dec. 4.

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Pacific Bonsai Museum names new executive director

Pat Bako brings over 15 years of experience in the arts, administration.

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Well-fed in Federal Way: Low sugar cranberry relish

Recipe of the week is a sweet addition to your Thanksgiving feast.

Totem Middle School is located at 26630 40th Ave. South in Kent. Photo courtesy of the Totem Middle School Facebook page

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Federal Way school board votes to rename local middle school

District must remove “inappropriate” Native American symbolism from two more middle school mascots per state law.

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Letter to the Editor: Incoming school board director’s message to the community

Upon certification of election results, Quentin Morris will be sworn in to the school board Dec. 7.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 19: Violet Tucker

DHS sophomore qualified in four events for the West Central Districts championship meet.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 19: Zechariah Siva

DHS senior and team captain is a four-year starter on Decatur’s football team.

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City council resumes in-person meetings

There is only one council meeting scheduled for December.

The Washington State Redistricting Commission held a public meeting over Zoom on Monday night to draw the final legislative and congressional district boundaries. Most of the five-hour session was spent in "caucus meetings" which were unavailable to the viewing public. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)

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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries

For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.

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Man gropes girl at Federal Way bookstore | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 11-16.