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Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts

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Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts

Nonprofits are expecting dramatic increases in requests following layoffs and hour reductions.

Federal Way mayor declares state of emergency after further review of COVID-19 outbreak

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Federal Way mayor declares state of emergency after further review of COVID-19 outbreak

Mayor said CHI Franciscan notified the city last week they were “expecting several positive COVID-19 test results in…

1 of 19 Federal Way Council candidates has criminal history

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1 of 19 Federal Way Council candidates has criminal history

The Federal Way City Council will interview the applicants beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 in…

CHI Franciscan to offer free, 24/7 virtual health consultations for individuals with mild COVID-19 symptoms

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CHI Franciscan to offer free, 24/7 virtual health consultations for individuals with mild COVID-19 symptoms

The virtual consultations increase access to healthcare while also reducing urgent care and emergency room crowding amid the…

Federal Way School District cancels March field trips to protect students from COVID-19 exposure

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Federal Way School District cancels March field trips to protect students from COVID-19 exposure

The district also forbids outside groups from using any FWPS sites through March 31; Superintendent confirms there are…

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Writing magnifies critical thinking for biology students

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Writing magnifies critical thinking for biology students

Federal Way Public Schools implements new writing structure called CER, or claim, evidence and reasoning.

Worker at 3A, 4A state basketball tournament in Tacoma tests positive for COVID-19

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Worker at 3A, 4A state basketball tournament in Tacoma tests positive for COVID-19

WIAA notifies groups who may have been in close contact with the individual March 4-7; two Federal Way…

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy Wikipedia

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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor

Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.

Mike Weatherill holds up a picture of his mother, Louise, at a March 5 press conference. Louise, who was a resident of Life Care, died yesterday. It is unknown whether she died from coronavirus. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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‘If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours’: Life Care families demand answers

Families of residents organized a press conference in front of the facility Thursday.

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks with Reporter staff in 2018. File photo

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AG Ferguson takes actions to respond to coronavirus

The attorney general’s office warned of scammers and announced a formal investigation into price gouging.

Hatchers awarded MLK Medal of Distinguished Service

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Hatchers awarded MLK Medal of Distinguished Service

Couple honored for their work to help others in the Federal Way, Auburn communities.

Teen sentenced in drive-by shooting that injured 14-year-old girl in Federal Way

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Teen sentenced in drive-by shooting that injured 14-year-old girl in Federal Way

Girl’s family protests at courthouse for stricter gun control and increased sentences for gun-related crimes.

South King Fire prepares for possibility of local coronavirus outbreak

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South King Fire prepares for possibility of local coronavirus outbreak

If a first responder from South King Fire and Rescue does require to be quarantined due to the…

Mirror postpones annual Best of Federal Way event

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Mirror postpones annual Best of Federal Way event

The event will be held at a later date due to the current public health concerns over the…

20/20 vision for the 30th annual State of the City

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20/20 vision for the 30th annual State of the City

Federal Way mayor rolls out the city’s “30 for 30” campaign; addresses permitting, crime statistics and more.

70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.

King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream

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‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus at Wednesday press conference

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

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King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, non-essential in-person meetings for March have been called off.