Xander Lopez, a sixth-grader at Woodmont K-8, releases his salmon, which he named Sam Goode after a character in his favorite book series, “I Am Number Four,” into the West Hylebos Wetlands on Wednesday. HALEY DONWERTH, the Mirror

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Federal Way students release salmon into West Hylebos Wetlands

Storming the Sound with Salmon teaches kids about environment, pollution

Candidate filings draw primary race for 30th District state Senate seat

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Candidate filings draw primary race for 30th District state Senate seat

Representative positions have contested races for general election

Breaking the Chains

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Breaking the Chains

Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking hosts annual 5K fundraiser

Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance upkeep at Safeco Field in Seattle. Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

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King County leaders want to allocate $180 million to Safeco Field

But once councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.

Teachers, parents share concerns over IEP, safety issues in Federal Way Public Schools

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Teachers, parents share concerns over IEP, safety issues in Federal Way Public Schools

Superintendent Tammy Campbell said the district working to address the matter.

King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

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King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.

Brazen thief steals leaf blower from front yard

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Brazen thief steals leaf blower from front yard

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

Five members of Troop 361 become Eagle Scouts

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Five members of Troop 361 become Eagle Scouts

Five Boys Scouts from Troop 361 have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Federal Way woman gets new wheelchair ramp

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Federal Way woman gets new wheelchair ramp

Volunteers took part in Rampathon throughout King, Snohomish counties last Saturday

Girl Scout Troop brings color to Federal Way with lending libraries

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Girl Scout Troop brings color to Federal Way with lending libraries

Small book houses were installed at six parks for Silver Award Project

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Federal Way students accepted into the Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency

Aerospace program provides hands-on STEM opportunities

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Volunteers needed to three Federal Way commissions

The City of Federal Way is currently recruiting applicants for three commissions.

This petroleum refinery in Anacortes is run by Shell, one of the defendants in the suit brought by King County. Photo by Walter Siegmund/Wikipedia Commons

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Can King County win its lawsuit against Big Oil?

Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.

Federal Way Police promote three officers, appoint three to corporal

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Federal Way Police promote three officers, appoint three to corporal

Ceremony took pace at Tuesday’s City Council meeting

Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

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Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

King County, however, won’t get any of that money.

Suspect stabs woman as she walks to Park 16 Apartments

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Suspect stabs woman as she walks to Park 16 Apartments

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Federal Way police announce arrests, pending charges in four 2016 homicides

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Federal Way police announce arrests, pending charges in four 2016 homicides

Three men are in custody, with one as primary suspect in all four cases

State Rep. Reeves appointed to child care task force

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State Rep. Reeves appointed to child care task force

State Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, was recognized in Olympia for spearheading legislation to increase affordability and access…

Federal Way students earn trip to WE Day Seattle

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Federal Way students earn trip to WE Day Seattle

More than 400 scholars from Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) were among the approximately 16,000 in attendance at…

Break the Chains 5K helps woman leave sex trafficking industry

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Break the Chains 5K helps woman leave sex trafficking industry

Jennifer Tucker will share her story at this year’s walk on May 19