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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…

Seven cities in South King County have a contract with the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) jail in Des Moines. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way considers returning to SCORE jail

After departure finalized in Jan.2020, new possible contract city agreement would result in three inmate beds for approximately…

Federal Way City Council member Linda Kochmar. Photo courtesy city of Federal Way

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Councilmember Kochmar wins 2020 Elected Women of Excellence Award

Award given by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL)

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Victims robbed at gunpoint over iPhone sale | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 11-17

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Federal Way provides another round of CARES Act funds to support local restaurants

Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. today.

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Steep increase of visitors to Federal Way COVID-19 testing center

Federal Way location sees record high of 889 tests in a single day on Nov. 16.

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining

They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo

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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws

In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo

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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

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Federal Way Community Center to close Nov. 17

Closure will last through Dec. 14 in accordance with Governors new guidelines.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

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Virginia Mason Drug Take Back event collects nearly 200 pounds of drugs

Virginia Mason’s third annual Drug Take Back event in Federal Way received nearly 200 pounds of drug collections…

Adam Stern. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Symphony welcomes new conductor

Adam Stern, a Grammy-winning recording producer, will conduct the symphony’s 2020-2021 virtual season beginning this month.

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Netflix horror movie to blame for summoning police response | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 6-10

Dr. Tammy Campbell is superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools. File photo

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Federal Way Public Schools board extends superintendent’s contract

The term extension of an additional year brings Campbell through June 30, 2024.

Mayor Jim Ferrell

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Hello from 2020: Federal Way’s time capsule to be buried soon

Mayor Jim Ferrell hosted a dedication ceremony on Friday, Nov. 6.

LaNita Hudson, left, and Sharon Armstrong during the new CenterStage Theatre production. Photo courtesy of Michelle Smith-Lewis

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Pandemic moms will appreciate ‘Theatre Magic’ and its themes of connection

A review of Centerstage Theatre’s new virtual performance; tickets available now.

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Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

District was investigated over claims that officials “failed to respond promptly and appropriately.”

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Federal Way man dies in vehicle crash along Military Road South

King County Medical Examiners have identified the man as 23-year-old Jonathen D. Thompson.