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Federal Way Public Schools headquarters. File photo

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FWPS to remain in remote learning through early 2021

King County, Federal Way COVID-19 case numbers are too high to return to classrooms yet.

Dr. Amit Desai of St. Francis Hospital receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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COVID-19 vaccines come to St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way

Two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved in the United States, and distribution of the vaccines is underway to…

Eyes on Federal Way app home screen.

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City launches Eyes on Federal Way app to streamline resident service requests

The app became available for download on Dec. 15.

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Federal Way man arrested in Minnesota for allegedly killing woman Dec. 1

Nationwide warrant had been issued for domestic violence second-degree murder suspect

An artist's conception of the proposed sculpture to be placed in the pedestrian plaza of the incoming Federal Way Link Extension. The idea has since been scrapped.

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Artist Donald Lipski meets with Federal Way residents to discuss Sound Transit artwork

The original idea featured an elephant standing on a tree with a blue heron on its trunk.

Crime scene photo shows the Nissan Versa driven by Travis Zimmerman, a newspaper carrier who was shot by Daniel McLaughlin in May 2019. Courtesy of King County Superior Court.

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Federal Way man found not guilty in shooting of newspaper delivery man

Jury found McLaughlin acted in self defense.

Photo courtesy of Eddie Purpose

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Progress Pushers to host grab-and-go PPE events this Saturday

Free masks, hand sanitizer from noon to 3 p.m. at both Safeway locations in Federal Way.

Tim Eyman. File photo

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Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again

The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Federal Way City Council members meet with Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Jesse Johnson, and Rep.-elect Jamila Taylor on Dec. 15.

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Federal Way leaders outline legislative asks for 2021 session

Top priorities include funding for humanitarian relief amid Covid-19, pilot program for police body cameras, broadband internet access…

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Inslee announces new guidelines for schools and in-person learning

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Federal Way police respond to three shootings last Saturday

Federal Way police do not have suspect information for any of the three incidents.

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City to host Legislative Breakfast Dec. 15

Federal Way’s financial legislative asks include COVID-19 relief, expansion of broadband internet, crime and public safety.

A King County Metro bus with an ad from the natural gas organization Partnership for Energy Progress. Contributed photo

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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?

King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.

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Buildings at Camp Kilworth vandalized | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 8-15.

In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. The project can provide power to the small town of Glacier for around two hours if needed. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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What will a green WA electric grid look like?

It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.

Mark David Glenn, 51, pleads not guilty to charges of child rape and sexual misconduct involving three Todd Beamer High School students on Jan. 23. File photo

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Department of Health suspends license of Federal Way nurse charged with rape

Mark David Glenn worked at 20 schools within Federal Way district between Dec. 2018 and Sept. 2019.

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Woman pistol-whipped in Fred Meyer parking lot | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 2-7.

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Contractor shoots car prowlers at Federal Way apartment complex

23-year-old female suspect shot in lower back, male suspect not located.

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Study: Nonprofits struggle amid pandemic

Nonprofits around the state are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, according to a new study…

A “closed” sign at Jackson’s restaurant on Cole Street in downtown Enumclaw. Sound Publishing file photo

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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings

It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.