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A health care worker administers a COVID-19 test in the Highline College East parking lot, where testing will take place 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Courtesy photo

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Highline College hosts COVID-19 testing every Wednesday

Testing is available regardless of immigration status or age, free to those without health insurance.

Federal Way man, two others charged for selling deadly fentanyl to Navy sailor

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Federal Way man, two others charged for selling deadly fentanyl to Navy sailor

Victim was found dead from overdose aboard ship at Naval Base Kitsap on April 18.

I-5 to close overnight in Federal Way Aug. 28-30

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I-5 to close overnight in Federal Way Aug. 28-30

5-mile shutdown for new bridge construction at 70th Avenue East in Fife

City of Federal Way Operations and Maintenance Facility Conceptual Layout Steel Lake Annex. Image from City of Federal Way

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New maintenance facility possible at Steel Lake Annex

The proposed plan could impact Federal Way’s skateboard park, baseball fields and nearby housing.

The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo

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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.

Guy enters wrong vehicle, gets punched in face | Federal Way police blotter

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Guy enters wrong vehicle, gets punched in face | Federal Way police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography

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Heat wave is on the way this weekend

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Brown Bear Car Wash

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Free car washes Aug. 27 to celebrate Brown Bear Car Wash’s 63rd birthday

The Federal Way Brown Bear Car Wash location is at 34007 Hoyt Road Southwest.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools Facebook page

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Federal Way schools reveal upcoming year’s guidelines for remote learning

Attendance will be taken and live virtual classes will be in session for Federal Way students this fall.

FWPS postpones first day of school to Sept. 8

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FWPS postpones first day of school to Sept. 8

District is preparing for a possible $22.6M revenue loss due to declining enrollments, reduction in funding.

School lunch. File photo

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School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid pandemic

Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.

Todd Keeney, president of the Federal Way Washington Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presents a check towards diapers for FWPS families to Laura Batcheller, ECEAP/Head Start (ESTART) program manager​ of Federal Way Public Schools. Courtesy photo

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Local LDS church donates to families of FWPS Early Learning program

The donations included hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and a six-month supply of diapers for 460 kids, and more.

The Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is located by St. Elizabeth hospital, a senior living community, and a nursing home. File photo

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Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

Two homes struck by gunfire | Federal Way police blotter

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Two homes struck by gunfire | Federal Way police blotter

In two separate incidents, officers found evidence of a shooting; no injuries resulted from incidents

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Local artist’s work beautifies transformation of Federal Way’s downtown

Federal Way resident barry johnson created an “Our Federal Way” mural to be displayed outside of the Sound…

Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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A sweet success: FWPD drive-thru ice cream social serves more than 1,500 residents

The event, paid for by local businesses, raised about $4,500 for Washington Special Olympics.

Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Upcoming drive-in movies at the PAEC

Free showing of Toy Story 4 at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15

Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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City of Federal Way to close Steel Lake Park

The park will be closed indefinitely to visitors starting Thursday, Aug. 13.

South King Fire rescue swimmers search for a man underwater at Steel Lake Park on Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of South Sound Media Production

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Man in critical condition after drowning at Steel Lake

Rescue swimmers pulled the man from the lake on Saturday evening, Aug. 8.

King County Parks closes Five Mile Lake, Lake Geneva parks as visitors fail to follow COVID-19 safety rules

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King County Parks closes Five Mile Lake, Lake Geneva parks as visitors fail to follow COVID-19 safety rules

Closure of the parks begins today, Aug. 7, until further notice, county says.