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Weekend weather may bring snow to Western Washington
An earthquake, a wind storm and a widespread power outage. You would think that’s enough weather-related calamity for…
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Four Loko makes juvenile sick | Federal Way crime blotter
• Four Loko: At 9:53 p.m. Nov. 12 at 34222 Pacific Highway S., a subject began vomiting while…
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Mother charged in 12-year-old daughter’s methadone overdose
The death of 12-year-old Lakota Middle School student Jessica Griffith has been ruled as acute methadone intoxication, and…
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Federal Way police officer shoots gun-wielding suspect in Kent
A late night officer-involved shooting in Kent ended in the injury of a suspect and one Federal Way…
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Behind the test scores: What is Federal Way school’s secret to success?
You could say Sacajawea Middle School has won the lottery. That is, if winning lottery is done not…
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Thousands in Federal Way without power after wind storm
Over 1,600 and three schools without power Tuesday morning
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Victim is beaten and stabbed in wooded area | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Assault: At 11:51 a.m. Nov. 8 in the…
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Undercover sting targets Federal Way pimps, underage prostitutes
Earlier this month, Federal Way police participated in an undercover operation focused on getting juvenile prostitutes off the…
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South King Fire and Rescue braces for cuts in service
South King Fire and Rescue will consider layoffs, early retirement incentives and shrinking its footprint as solutions to…
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Chief Justice Madsen to speak at League of Women Voters event
Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen will be the featured speaker for the League of Women…
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I Celebrate You returns Nov. 21 | Nominate a loved one today
For the second year, Federal Way will honor everyday heroes whose quiet impacts on the lives of others…
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School design with kids in mind: Colorful architecture in Federal Way adds touch of feng shui
It’s a small detail in a school with 400 students and 23 classrooms. But it’s these small details,…
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Despite demographic disadvantage, Federal Way school bucks achievement gap
Federal Way’s Star Lake Elementary School has earned a 2010 “Schools of Distinction” award from a Washington educational…
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Explicit comment left on 12-year-old’s Facebook page | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Explicit communications: At 4:05 p.m. Nov. 3 in…
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Federal Way boy, 6, recovers from possible medication overdose
On Nov. 11, the Tacoma News Tribune reported that a 6-year-old Federal Way boy “was recovering satisfactorily” at…
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Federal Way mayor-elect Priest prepares for office
As Federal Way’s first elected mayor, Skip Priest will take on his new responsibilities immediately after the election…
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Before official layoffs, 15 Federal Way city employees take paid administrative leave
Federal Way city employees scheduled to be laid off come 2011 were placed on paid administrative leave this…
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South King fire board stops citizen from videotaping public meeting | Fire chief confirms policy revision
South King Fire and Rescue's board of commissioners is at odds with a local resident — and an…
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King County veterans find stability through levy
For all the Veterans Day memorial services around King County and in Federal Way this week, there’s one…
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Suspect reports false shooting after pot stolen | Federal Way crime blotter
False report: At 9:49 p.m. Nov. 1 at 36900 Milton Road South, a victim called 911 and reported…