The proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) is expected to cost close to $32 million and would be the most expensive public project in Federal Way history. The project is slated for the abandoned Toys R' Us site on 20th Avenue South near the Federal Way Transit Center.

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PACC: Public weighs pros and cons of proposed project

The Federal Way City Council held a special meeting on Sept. 5 to review the proposed Performing Arts…

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

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Dog owner arrested for animal cruelty | FW crime blotter

At 1:27 p.m. Sept. 8 in the 36000 block of 19th Way South, police received reports of a…

This courtesy photo shows a bud of high-grade marijuana.

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Legal marijuana: State approves 3 stores for Federal Way, but city still says no

Up to three recreational marijuana retail stores will be allowed in Federal Way, according to new rules announced…

Heritage Bank partnered with Grace Church and South King Fire and Rescue to collect school supplies.

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School supply drive: Grace Church and South King Fire partner with Heritage Bank

Grace Church and South King Fire and Rescue have been collecting school supplies for four years to benefit…

Design for a 'patron room' at the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) in Federal Way.

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PACC update: ‘Patron room’ could raise cost of project

The most expensive project in city history, if it's built, could add about $500,000 to the total price…

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Domestic violence impact panel will meet Sept. 14

Coordinated Community Response Against Domestic Violence (CCRADV) will offer an additional Domestic Violence Impact Panel gathering at 1…

Belmor Park

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Belmor mobile home park residents solve zoning issue

The Federal Way City Council rescinded a request made earlier this year by residents of Belmor Park to…

On Sept. 4

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Renovation in Westway opens door for struggling family

April Hoffman wants her children to have a stable home. Her twin 15-year-old sons, DaShaun and Marschae Davis-Sanders,…

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Council cracks down on group homes for sex offenders

Sometimes as many as nine sex offenders were on a deck at the residence, whistling and causing problems…

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Burglaries in Federal Way: Less residential, more commercial

Residential burglaries have declined in Federal Way, while commercial burglaries have increased, according to recent statistics provided by…

Lily is one of Ava Anissipour's pet pygmy goats.

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Pet goats in Federal Way: Committee will review city code

City staff will give a full report to members of the Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) on…

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National Recovery Month: Council backs public health effort

New laws regarding health care, alcohol and marijuana are changing the face of substance abuse and recovery.

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

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Man threatens to kill customers | FW crime blotter

At 4:15 p.m. Sept. 2 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, a witness reported that a…

Federal Way 320th Library is located at 848 S. 320th St.

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New Federal Way 320th Library will re-open Sept. 28

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the same site…

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 Park ‘Funland’ renovation gets a big boost with grant approval

The Federal Way Rotary Club received notice that their application for a $9,000 matching grant to help fund…

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Bicyclist hit by car near Military Road, critically injured

One adult male, age unknown, was transported to Harborview Medical Center after suffering "critical injuries" in a bicycle/vehicle…

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District updates grade book software; shows teachers how to explain grades

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) officials Ron Mayberry and Dave Davis gave the school board a brief update…

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Schools implement new student information system

Federal Way Public Schools implemented a new student information system over the summer, and the system went live…

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100 percent graduation? Supt. outlines bold approach to new school year

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu gave his 2013-14 "outlook" during the school board meeting on…

Anna James Miller is the new executive director of the Federal Way Symphony.

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FW Symphony hires executive director Anna James Miller

You can call her the Pied Piper of Federal Way, she said.