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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

Federal Way Public Schools administration building. File photo

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8 Federal Way schools honored in Washington School Recognition Program

The schools showed growth in various student demographics, closing opportunity gaps during 2018-2019 school year.

File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo

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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2

Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31

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Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31

4-mile stretch of highway

New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

Federal Way Food Bank serves nearly 600 new families during pandemic

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Federal Way Food Bank serves nearly 600 new families during pandemic

Food bank receives positive feedback on new process for item pick up.

By the numbers: How is COVID-19 affecting Federal Way?

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By the numbers: How is COVID-19 affecting Federal Way?

As of May 27, Federal Way has seen 495 positive cases of COVID-19 and nine virus-related deaths.

Walk the (virtual) walk: FWPS seniors participate in pandemic-friendly graduation

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Walk the (virtual) walk: FWPS seniors participate in pandemic-friendly graduation

Ceremonies will be broadcast June 13 via Facebook Live, YouTube and local Channel 21.

Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

Man steals shopping cart full of groceries from Safeway

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Man steals shopping cart full of groceries from Safeway

The items cost a total of $432.96, store management was able to retrieve all of the items.

Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

The fine is nearly $10,000.

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FW Farmers Market carries on in 18th season | Photos

For its 18th season, the Federal Way Farmers Market will be open to the public from 10 a.m.…

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YMCA dishes up its summer meal program

Meals available in Auburn, Federal Way

State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

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State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.

American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

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The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington

State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

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Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

MSC Crab Feed & Auction goes virtual for 2020 event

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MSC Crab Feed & Auction goes virtual for 2020 event

Item bidding begins June 1; event hosted via Facebook Live at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6.

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Craigslist purchase turns into carjacking, kidnapping in Federal Way

Two suspects have been booked into King County Jail for multiple felony crimes, police say.

The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo

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Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19

The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.