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Federal Way Public Schools reveals plan for reopening schools in fall

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Federal Way Public Schools reveals plan for reopening schools in fall

Depending on state guidelines, students will have a combination of in-person and remote learning days.

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.

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Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.

Federal Way teacher pleads not guilty to child rape charges

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Federal Way teacher pleads not guilty to child rape charges

A Tacoma man pleaded not guilty to three charges of second-degree child rape for reportedly having sexual intercourse…

Federal Way’s Pacific Bonsai Museum reopens to the public

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Federal Way’s Pacific Bonsai Museum reopens to the public

Local gardens and exhibits are welcoming guests once again, now with additional safety measures.

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One woman, two kids injured in serious car crash along Pacific Highway South

A 21-year-old reckless driver may have run a red light and crashed into the victim’s vehicle, police say.

A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com

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State receives King County to Spokane rail study

It would take about eight and a half hours to reach the Inland Empire from Puget Sound.

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Red light, speed zone cameras generate $3.8M for Federal Way

2019 annual report shows 36,789 citations issued for both red light cameras and school zone speed areas throughout…

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Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless electors

Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner

The Chip-In fundraiser hopes to meet the $3 million goal to provide 5,000 laptops to FWPS students.

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Former MLB player hopes to raise $3M for 5,000 laptops for FW students

The Chip-In fundraiser site provides 100% of the proceeds to Federal Way Public Schools

Gov. Jay Inslee issued new guidance allowing the resumption of self-service buffets, salad bars, salsa bars, drink stations and other types of communal food sources in Phase 2. File photo

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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County

Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.

Federal Way National Little League field vandalized twice in one week | Police blotter

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Federal Way National Little League field vandalized twice in one week | Police blotter

Backstops graffitied, sign hit by dump truck.

Local organizations donate food to 111 Federal Way households

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Local organizations donate food to 111 Federal Way households

We Love Kent nonprofit, Union Gospel Mission and Pacific Coast Fruit Company recently provided 1,133 boxes of fresh…

Brian Tilley (left) and Katie Dearman work the wash station Friday at Kate’s Greek American Deli in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Governor’s no-mask, no-service order begins across Washington

“Just do not ring up the sale,” Gov. Jay Inslee said about customers who do not don the…

King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.

Federal Way man accused of robbing buyers during OfferUp purchase

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Federal Way man accused of robbing buyers during OfferUp purchase

Jalen L. Womack, 19, pleaded not guilty on June 29.

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Free document shredding, mask distribution this weekend in Federal Way and Auburn

Free events, hosted by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, run July 11 in Federal Way and July…

Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo

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Governor doubles down on mask rules

Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask

Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

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Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

Traffic this summer will likely be lighter across Washington state than previous years.

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Federal Way teacher charged with raping 13-year-old student

Taught math at Totem Middle School on West Hill in Kent

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs

A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…