With an assembly on the first day of school

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Ignite program prospers at Beamer

The incoming freshmen across the district do not have to fear being knocked around the halls, stuffed into…

Federal Way resident Helen Laier

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Federal Way woman meets golf hero Fred Couples

Federal Way resident Helen Laier, 91, had her wish granted to meet pro golfer Fred Couples, thanks to…

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Light of Christ Community Garden breaks ground Sept. 18

The Light of Christ Lutheran Church Community Garden will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18.…

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Pacific Raceways asks King County for help

J. Dan Fiorito graded and paved a racetrack east of Auburn for a band of cash-poor investors in…

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Caregiver for autistic boy fights theft charge | Attorneys fault loss prevention policy

On July 19, 2010, Marcus Mukai and a young autistic teenager stopped at the Safeway on 320th Street…

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Federal Way schools gain ground on state tests

The Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released its annual report cards last week,…

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Argument results in shop damage | Federal Way crime blotter

Who’s to blame?: At 2:55 p.m. Aug. 27 in the 1200 block of South 343rd Street, police were…

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Federal Way churches unite for 9/11 remembrance

A community 9/11 remembrance and prayer event will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Sacajawea Middle…

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Suspect charged with second-degree murder in stabbing

A suspect in the death of a Federal Way man has been charged with second-degree murder.

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Council will discuss term limits Sept. 6

The Federal Way City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at City Hall…

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Woman finds bomb at park | Federal Way crime blotter

• Explosive device: At 7:24 a.m. Aug. 29 in the 4000 block of Southwest 325th Street, a woman…

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King County opens wallet against gangs

In response to the gang-related July shooting in Kent that left 13 injured, King County Executive Dow Constantine…

Jason Puracal was found guilty of money laundering

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Nicaraguan court convicts Puracal in ‘flawed system’

Jason Puracal was found guilty of money laundering, drug trafficking and organized crime by a Nicaraguan court on…

A steel beam from the World Trade Center arrived in Federal Way for a future 9/11 memorial. A ceremony was held Aug. 30 at South King Fire and Rescue station 62

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Steel beam for 9/11 memorial arrives in Federal Way | Slideshow

Two South King Fire and Rescue firefighters crisscrossed the country this month to retrieve a steel beam from…

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Accelerated academics: School district praises policy impact

The initial results of participation rates and test success for Federal Way Public Schools’ accelerated academics program are…

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TJ parents form new school advocacy group

In response to a perceived lack of communication from Federal Way Public Schools, a group of parents at…

Byrdie Schoewe marked 105 years of life on Aug. 26.

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Byrdie knows the secret to staying alive at 105

Byrdie Schoewe marked 105 years of life on Aug. 26.

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Suspect greets woman with dookie | Federal Way crime blotter

Welcome to work: At 7:35 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 1700 block of South 324th Place, a woman…

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Airport noise: Federal Way pressures Port of Seattle

Federal Way has aired its grievances with the Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration once more.…

Nearly a dozen employees from Lowe’s Home Improvement in Federal Way painted four portable classrooms at Sherwood Forest Elementary School. The Aug. 25 project was part of an annual grant the store awards to a local school. Pictured: Sarah Warner.

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Volunteers from Lowe’s and community spruce up Sherwood Forest Elementary | Slideshow

Nearly a dozen employees from Lowe’s Home Improvement in Federal Way painted four portable classrooms at Sherwood Forest…