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Federal Way faces $240 million payment for light rail, regardless of project’s fate

$240 million: That’s the projected amount Federal Way will have paid into the Sound Transit light rail project…

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Federal Way LDS church honors seven local teachers

Seven local school teachers were honored May 11 at the tenth annual Teacher Appreciation Night sponsored by the…

Advancing Leadership Youth Class of 2011.

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Advancing Leadership Youth Class of 2011 completes the course

The 2011 Advancing Leadership Youth (ALY) Class recently celebrated the completion of its nine-month program with a graduation…

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Federal Way man accused of raping girl with Down syndrome

A Federal Way man is accused of raping a 17-year-old developmentally disabled girl.

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Drunk friend inspires 911 call | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Friends don’t let friends drive drunk: At 4:38…

While it’s a small chunk of the entire ridership

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Metro will cut bus service hours | South King County has higher demand

King County Metro, the bus system that serves Seattle, Federal Way and portions of the greater Puget Sound…

A planned expansion of light rail to Federal Way has been delayed indefinitely.

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Light rail: Sound Transit gives Federal Way the shaft, say city leaders

Sound Transit, you got some ‘splaining to do. That was the tone of the Federal Way City Council…

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Free immunizations for Federal Way students on June 4

Federal Way children who need immunizations before the start of the next school year can get them free…

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BeSerra and Crabtree seek Federal Way School Board seats; Smith declines re-election bid

Two Federal Way residents have announced their candidacies for the Federal Way School Board.

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Federal Way kids need adult mentors

The Advancing Leadership class of 2011 is helping recruit new mentors for Communities in Schools of Federal Way.…

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Buckle up at night: Law enforcement targets seat belt violators

Whether it’s daytime or nighttime, Washington drivers can avoid a $124 ticket by buckling their seat belts.

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Suspect attacks brother with truck | Federal Way crime blotter

At 2:17 a.m. May 14 in the 3100 block of Southwest 329th Court, police were called after a…

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Federal Way depletes rainy day fund

“Set it aside for a rainy day” is sage advice that Federal Way has apparently followed. For the…

Federal Way police released this composite sketch of an alleged serial groper who's been violating local women since January. Six attacks have occurred since the beginning of 2011

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Police pursue serial groper in Federal Way | Composite sketch of suspect released

Federal Way police notified the public of a serial groper who’s been violating local women since January. Six…

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Political newcomer Keith Tyler announces bid for city council

Federal Way resident and political newcomer Keith Tyler has announced his intention to file as a candidate for…

Residents along Dash Point Road were greeted with a mudslide Saturday as heavy rains overwhelmed the region. The mudslide occurred between 26th Avenue SW and 30th Avenue SW. Washington State Department of Transportation workers were able to clear Dash Point Road by Saturday afternoon.

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Weekend rain soaks Puget Sound and Federal Way | Crews clear mudslide on Dash Point Road

In just over 48 hours, rainfall records around the Puget Sound were shattered.

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Man suffers 2 gunshot wounds in Federal Way | Suspect still at large

Federal Way police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the area of 27500…

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Car wash: Guidelines for protecting the environment

With summer fast approaching, Federal Way residents were reminded to properly dispose of the wastewater that results from…

FUSION volunteers planted shrubbery and flowers April 30 in a spring makeover of the charity's NE Tacoma properties.

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FUSION volunteers spruce up NE Tacoma homes

Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy (FUSION) held a grand landscaping project April 30 at…

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Council campaign kickoff for Honda

Susan Honda will hold her Federal Way City Council campaign kickoff celebration at 2 p.m. May 21 at…