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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Peach hummus

This week’s recipe includes peaches, fresh produce from the Saturday market.

(L-R) Nikki Tran as Lucinda, Rachel Boettger as Florinda, and Chloe Longacre as Cinderella in Rosebud Children's Theatre production of "Into the Woods." Photo by Lindsey Miller

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Rosebud Children’s Theatre ready for the outdoor stage

Rosebud Children’s Theatre has two upcoming productions in July and August.

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Federal Way police to conduct emphasis patrols to mitigate recent rise in violent crime

Extra patrols to last for 90 day period near Pacific Highway South, Westway neighborhood and other areas.

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Centerstage Theatre celebrates Christmas in July with new show, live audiences

“A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” runs until Sunday, Aug. 1.

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Suspect booked into jail after inappropriately grabbing victim in wave pool | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log July 14-19.

Mark David Glenn pleaded not guilty in January 2020 to charges of child rape and sexual misconduct involving three Todd Beamer High School students. Sound Publishing file photo

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Former school nurse in Federal Way sentenced for sexual misconduct with a minor

Mark David Glenn, an Auburn resident, must register as a sex offender.

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus stand in front of the Clarion Hotel in Auburn on Tuesday July 20. The hotel will be used to house approximately 100 people experiencing homelessness in the area as part of the county’s Health Through Housing program. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood.

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King County purchases Auburn hotel to house homeless

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus announced the purchase of the Clarion Hotel in…

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18-year-old man fatally shot in Des Moines at Planet Fitness

Tuesday afternoon July 20; suspects at large

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Study suggests that the top 10 percent of gasoline-using drivers consume one-third of all the gas

Researchers believe converting “gasoline superusers” is an important factor in meeting climate goals

FUSION fundraiser at the Dumas Bay Centre in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/The Mirror

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FUSION returns to in-person annual summer art fundraiser Aug. 4

Gala will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Dumas Bay Centre.

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Drug overdose data shows an alarming trend in recent years

King County data indicates massive increase in fentanyl deaths from 2008 to 2020.

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Norton announces candidacy for Federal Way City Council

Erica Norton is running for Federal Way City Council Pos. 2.

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One man killed, another critically injured at Eastwind Motel shooting

Police responded to reports of a shooting around 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 18.

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South King Fire and Rescue to resume in-person meetings

This month’s board of fire commissioners meeting is at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 at Station 68.

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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?

King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters

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Passions run high at Federal Way town hall meeting over crime, homelessness

Passions boiled over at Thursday night’s town hall as the discussion focused on some attendees’ opposition to the…

Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County

Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.

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Federal Way’s online crime map temporarily out of order

A routine server switch has resulted in a pause in crimes that are uploaded to the Federal Way…

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Man attempts to break into pawn shop with blowtorch | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log July 7-13.

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Dog, ferret die in Federal Way house fire

The two adult residents safely escaped the fire.