Federal Way resident Dean Owen is the author of 'November 22

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Reflections on JFK: Federal Way author captures rare stories

To mark the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, Federal Way resident Dean R. Owen has written…

The holiday tree lighting at The Commons mall

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Council debates location for annual holiday tree lighting event

In a 6-1 vote, the Federal Way City Council rejected a recommendation to move the city's Holiday Tree…

Pictured left to right: Charlet Dalbec

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Women’s Club of Federal Way announces new officers

New officers for 2013-2014 have been installed by the Women’s Club of Federal Way.

A road construction project is expected to reduce congestion at 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street in Federal Way.

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Traffic alert: Construction milestone at SW 336th/21st Ave. SW

Federal Way police officers will direct traffic through the intersection during Thursday's re-striping. Drivers should expect delays and…

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City revises application process for boards and commissions

Following the accidental appointment of legal-trouble-laden chiropractor Dr. Greg Summers in June, the Federal Way City Council asked…

The Multi-Service Center's Federal Way Food Bank is located at 1200 S. 336th St. To learn more

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Food drive: Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry is Sept. 28

The annual Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry will collect food from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

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Saghalie Middle School open house will showcase STEM project

Saghalie Middle School will host its first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Open House from 6 to…

Jason Puracal was found guilty of money laundering

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Jason Puracal files petition against Nicaraguan government

Jason Puracal, the local man who spent the better part of two years of his life falsely imprisoned…

The Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is located on the Weyerhaeuser Campus in Federal Way and is open year-round.

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Weyerhaeuser wants to donate Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection

One of Federal Way's top cultural and tourist attractions is seeking proposals for new management.

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School district receives $471,000 Race to the Top grant

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) recently announced that it will receive a grant of $471,000 as part of…

The Federal Way Police Department can be reached at (253) 835-6700.

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Women busted for stealing bras at Victoria’s Secret | FW crime blotter

At 2:58 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 1900 block of South Commons, two women entered a Victoria's Secret…

Pictured left to right: School board members Claire Wilson

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Backdoor endorsement for mayor? Candidate says school board crossed the line

The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Board of Directors recently recognized Mayor Skip Priest's work on securing education…

Organizers are hoping to replace the outdated play structure (seen here) at Steel Lake Park with a new $21

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Steel Lake playground renovators pitch project to service clubs

The efforts to renovate the "Family Funland" playground structure at Steel Lake Park have moved forward, but the…

Fax died Sept. 3 after battling cancer.

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FW police lose K-9 officer Fax

The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) lost one of its K-9 officers.

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All-day kindergarten available at all FW elementary schools

All elementary schools in Federal Way will offer free all-day kindergarten by Sept. 30, thanks to an additional…

Pictured left to right: School board members Claire Wilson

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School board honors mayor for past legislative work

The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) board of directors recognized Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest for his past…

The school district reports that its FRED program improved the participation rate for the summer meals program by almost 400 percent.

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Summer meals: District’s FRED program improves participation

FRED, a new program that Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) rolled out this past summer as a combination…

Pamela Joy Sauro

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Police search for woman missing from care facility | UPDATE

Federal Way police seek assistance in finding a 51-year-old woman who walked away from a residential care facility…

South King Fire and Rescue's Lt. Chris Burdyshaw holds a rock that Lt. Scott Mahlen (right) brought back from the crash site in Shanksville

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9/11 memorial set for 2014 dedication in Federal Way

A steel beam from the World Trade Center, along with a rock from the crash site in Shanksville,…

Craig B. Cronister

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Driver charged in death of bicyclist in Federal Way

Vehicular homicide charges were filed against a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist last month in Federal…