Byrdie Schoewe has resided in Emeritus at Federal Way

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Byrdie Schoewe marks 106th birthday

Schoewe (pronounced “shavey”) has resided in Emeritus at Federal Way, a care facility, for the past eight years.

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Federal Way links to CrimeReports for crime data

Crime prevention received a boost in Federal Way with a new web service that provides residents with free…

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King County saves millions by refinancing bonds

While there's been negative news for local economies for the past four years, one of the silver linings…

Scott Jablon

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Federal Way attorney dies after car plunges off overpass

A Federal Way man died around noon Wednesday when his car plunged off an overpass near downtown Tacoma.

President Barack Obama

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‘I will kill the president!’ Read the threat to Obama (warning: graphic language)

What does a death threat to the President of the United States look like?

Sue McGrew of Tacoma works on her sculpture at the Northwest Sand Festival. She won third place in the solo division.

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PHOTOS: Northwest Sand Festival solo winners

The 2012 Northwest Sand Festival runs Aug. 16 through Sept. 3 in the southwest corner of The Commons…

The Federal Way AmeriCorps program plays an active  and positive role in the Westway neighborhood.

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New AmeriCorps director has deep roots in Federal Way

Debbie McGee will be the new director for AmeriCorps, bringing a wealth of experience of both education, business…

The Federal Way police bomb disposal unit scours the Panther Ridge Apartments on Tuesday following a threat to President Obama.

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Federal Way man arrested for alleged threat to Obama | UPDATE

The U.S. Secret Service arrested a Federal Way resident today after he allegedly made threats to President Obama.

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Federal Way millionaire’s wife accused of fleecing fortune

The alleged theft occurred from Sept. 2009 and Jan. 2011. Andrew C. Cratsenberg, 86, is a self-made millionaire…

Bev and Steve Ross are mentors with Communities In Schools of Federal Way.

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Federal Way mentors rev up for a new school year

Every Tuesday afternoon, Bev and Steve Ross ride up to a Federal Way school where they meet with…

The Soundview Manor project is set to create 21 single-family lots on a 9.01-acre property near Dash Point Road and 44th Avenue SW.

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Federal Way housing development addresses wildlife impact

The Soundview Manor project is set to create 21 single-family lots on a 9.01-acre property near Dash Point…

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Husband goes on tequila bender | Federal Way crime blotter

At 5:49 p.m. Aug. 20 in the 100 block of SW 307th Place, a wife contacted South King…

The Federal Way Lions held their annual classic car show Aug. 18. Pictured: George and Karen Sedlack with their 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

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PHOTOS: Federal Way Lions car show 2012

The Federal Way Lions held their annual classic car show Aug. 18 at The Commons. The event raises…

Early morning Sunday

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Suspect crashes apartment gate while fleeing troopers

Washington State Patrol troopers pursued a DUI suspect who crashed into a Federal Way apartment complex.

These pie charts can be found in King County's Equity and Social Justice Report at www.kingcounty.gov/exec/equity.aspx

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King County report highlights inequities among non-whites

King County released its first "Equity and Social Justice Report" this week, with the findings of the report…

Vehicles enter southbound I-5 at South 320th Street in Federal Way. The on-ramp is metered to control traffic flow during rush hour.

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Ramp meters target traffic flow from Tukwila to Federal Way

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that new ramp meters will help smooth traffic flow and…

Members of the PAWS (People Helping Animals) team spruced up the King County Sheriff’s Office substation on Aug. 16 in the Lake Dolloff neighborhood.

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Volunteers spruce up sheriff substation in Lake Dolloff

Members of the PAWS (People Helping Animals) team spruced up the King County Sheriff’s Office substation, 4950 S.…

Raymond Lee Shiflet

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Federal Way police renew search for missing disabled adult

Federal Way police report a renewed effort to find a missing adult male who wandered away April 15.

Crystal methamphetamine

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State battles crystal meth production with tracking system

A new statewide tracking system monitors the sale of over-the-counter medicines that can be used in the production…

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Agencies plead for money from Federal Way’s overstretched human services program

Federal Way is seeing an increase in requests for grant funding — while at the same time city,…