Barbara Verne and her dog

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Park Pals group seeks city’s help for beloved dog park

A hidden gem of Federal Way is French Lake Dog Park, one of the few off-leash dog parks…

Pictured left to right: Jodi Glandon Rotary President-Elect; Phil Wamba

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FW Rotary donates $1,000 to battle human trafficking

Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) was organized in Federal Way a little over a year ago with…

TJ History Bowl team was honored at a recent school board meeting.

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TJ History Bowl team wins state and regional competitions

Thomas Jefferson’s History Bowl team was honored for winning both their state and regional competitions.

Eli Godbolt

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Former teacher pleads guilty to sex with student

A former teacher at Todd Beamer High School has pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor.

One proposed design concept for a park at the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South in downtown Federal Way.

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Downtown park idea generates interest from developer

A proposed park with a "town square" in downtown Federal Way is generating interest among residents, city leaders…

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Police seek victims of alleged scam artist in Federal Way

The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) is looking for anyone who may have had dealings with Steve E.…

Rendering of the proposed performing arts and conference center on 20th Avenue South near the Federal Way Transit Center.

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Council approves schematic designs for PACC in 6-1 vote

The Federal Way City Council voted 6-1 to approve moving forward with a schematic design for the proposed…

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson will perform at We Day Seattle on March 27.

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WE DAY: Federal Way schools to send 1,200 students

The upcoming star-studded youth empowerment festival We Day Seattle is coming to KeyArena on March 27. More than…

Last year's Rollermania attracted about 200 participants.

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Coming up: Scouting for Food and Reach Out Rollermania

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be in Federal Way neighborhoods Saturday morning, March 23, asking for donations…

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

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Fake cop knocks on door | Federal Way crime blotter

At 9:42 p.m. March 17 in the 36000 block of 17th Avenue South, a woman reported that a…

Edgar Daniel Sanchez

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Suspect in 2010 shooting surrenders at U.S.-Mexico border

Edgar Daniel Sanchez, 24, turned himself in on March 14 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

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Four Federal Way schools receive BECU grants

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) had four schools receive grants: Brigadoon Elementary, Decatur High School, Olympic View Elementary…

The privatization of liquor has more than quadrupled the number of outlets selling spirits in Washington.

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Fewer WA teens use alcohol and tobacco; depression is up

The state Department of Health (DOH) released the results of its statewide Healthy Youth Survey recently, finding that…

Todd Beamer senior Paul Kalebu.

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MIT-bound Paul Kalebu raises academic bar with nuclear physics, ‘Code Day”

Todd Beamer senior Paul Kalebu was given some worthy attention at the Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) March…

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Upcoming events: Town hall with state reps, free recycling, family history expo

30th District town halls: State Rep. Linda Kochmar (R-Federal Way) will hold town hall meetings from 10 to…

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Academic acceleration policy spreads with mixed support

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) has sponsored companion bills in the Legislature that would require all districts in…

Greg Summers

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Federal Way chiropractor faces felony sex crime charge

This month, in response to one of the complaints, the King County Prosecutor's Office filed charges of indecent…

Rendering of the proposed performing arts and conference center on 20th Avenue South near the Federal Way Transit Center.

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Council debates cost and necessity of proposed PACC

The Federal Way City Council spent a morning, and debated into the afternoon, about the merits of the…

Rendering of the proposed performing arts and conference center on 20th Avenue South near the Federal Way Transit Center.

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Tax credit could kick-start PACC and reduce sticker shock

The Federal Way City Council held its annual retreat March 9, discussing a number of significant issues facing…

Ingrid Erickson and her family

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Habitat for Humanity rehabs 36th home in Westway area

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County celebrated the completion of its 36th rehabbed or repaired home in Federal Way’s…