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Winter weather affects air quality and health

As winter weather becomes more commonplace, air quality becomes a concern. According to the Washington State Department of…

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Emergency shelters: City establishes registry and rules

For the city’s homeless, finding a warm place to stay the night when an unexpected cold snap arrives…

Jack Dovey and Mike Park are stepping down from the Federal Way City Council at the end of 2011. They are pictured at a farewell gathering Dec. 6 at City Hall.

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Farewell to councilmen Dovey and Park

Jack Dovey and Mike Park were the men of the hour on Dec. 6, as the city hosted…

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Holiday camp at Federal Way Community Center

With extended holiday breaks approaching for Federal Way students and children, there’s a Holiday Camp available at the…

Bally closed its doors Dec. 8

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Federal Way tennis scene mourns Bally closure | Slideshow

Aside from being a fitness facility, Bally was embraced by the Federal Way tennis community as a social…

Highline Community College hosted a summit of regional leaders Dec. 7 to review the fate of light rail in South King County. Highline President Jack Bermingham noted the college’s vested interest in light rail because many of its 18

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No light rail in sight despite Federal Way’s payment

Will Federal Way see light rail in the next 20 years? No. Will Federal Way still pay for…

Highline Community College hosted a summit of regional leaders Dec. 7 to review the fate of light rail in South King County. Highline President Jack Bermingham noted the college’s vested interest in light rail because many of its 18

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Will Federal Way see light rail in the next 20 years? No. Will Federal Way still pay for…

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Mailboxes vandalized at post office | Federal Way crime blotter

• Mailboxes pried open: At 10:22 a.m. Dec. 1 in the 32000 block of Pacific Highway South, it…

Jayme Thomas

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Suspect charged in Redondo shooting | UPDATE

Jayme Thomas, 19, died after being shot early morning Nov. 5 in the backseat of a vehicle in…

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Gun sales hit all-time high on Black Friday | Trend holds true in Federal Way

In Federal Way, the national trend was pretty much reflected, said John Powell, store manager for Wholesale Sports.…

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Mental illness and jail: Grant targets recidivism in South King County

The grant will also address "the tremendous needs of those suffering from mental illness who are incarcerated, and…

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Ramp closures at SR 18 and I-5 in Federal Way

The ramps from westbound SR 18 to southbound I-5, and from eastbound SR 18 to northbound I-5 will…

A few dozen students protest peacefully Dec. 6 in front of Federal Way High School as principal Lisa Griebel ensures that order is maintained. Students were required to stay on school property behind the sidewalk in front of the high school.

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Federal Way students stage walkout over grading system

Dozens of students at Federal Way's high schools staged a walkout Dec. 6 to protest the school district's…

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Bus service: Metro targets overcrowding, efficiency

King County Metro will bring a number of service changes before the King County Council during the Dec.…

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County spends millions on housing for veterans, homeless families

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Dec. 2 that King County has awarded $10.6 million for affordable housing…

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State law requires rabies vaccinations for pets

Dog, cat and ferret owners will now be required by Washington State to have their animals vaccinated for…

William “Bill” Pethtel (right) met his brother Phillip Bryant for the first time Dec. 3 at Mama Stortini’s restaurant in Puyallup. Bryant

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Brothers reunite after 66 years, thanks to Facebook

At the restaurant, the brothers met for the first time. The get-together was a wish come true for…

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Free automotive class for high school students

Have you ever felt bewildered as you looked under the hood of a car? Have you ever wondered…

After the story circulated and gained some national attention

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King County Metro catches heat for latest bus ad policy flap

King County Metro came under fire last week, after initially saying it would not allow ads on buses…

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Police bust hit-and-run driver | Federal Way crime blotter

According to the report, a witness followed the driver to an apartment complex, where the driver was located…