Federal Way resident Mike Lane browses through a book at the newly renovated and expanded Federal Way Regional Library during a sneak peak of the facility Wednesday. The library will reopen to the public June 5.

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Federal Way Regional Library reopens today

The Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Way S., will celebrate its reopening at 10 a.m. June 5…

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Smoke alarm saves a life, fire department reports

From staff reports: Just before 4 a.m. May 29, South King Fire and Rescue firefighters responded to an…

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South King Fire and Rescue Chief Al Church has been elected as the president of Washington Fire Chiefs

South King Fire and Rescue Chief Al Church has been elected as the president of Washington Fire Chiefs…

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Twin Lakes Elementary teacher named UW Tacoma Distinguished Alumnus

From staff reports: Twin Lakes Elementary School teacher Timothy McClung has been named the UW Tacoma Distinguished Alumnus…

The picture shows members of the newly formed Totem Middle School Builders Club

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Meet the Totem Middle School Builders Club

The picture shows members of the newly formed Totem Middle School Builders Club, a service club for middle…

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Georgette the Giant Pacific Octopus returns to Puget Sound

She’s only been at Highline Community College for seven months, but already she’s graduating. Highline’s Marine Science and…

Isabella Karejwa

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Swimmers target world record at Wild Waves

Nearly a dozen people rolled out of bed early Thursday to go swimming at Wild Waves Theme Park…

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Neighbor’s dog bites 4-year-old | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Dog bite: At 8:28 p.m. May 24 in…

PJ Pockets Casino

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Federal Way cuts gambling tax in half; casino will reopen this summer

Federal Way's gambling tax rate was sliced in half June 1 in an effort to save P.J. Pockets…

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Event will help buy a wig for Federal Way teen with cancer

The public is invited to attend a benefit event June 5 for a Federal Way teen with a…

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Downtown high-rises: Federal Way displays renderings at public open house

Federal Way will hold a second open house at 6:30 p.m. June 8 where architectural renderings for the…

Monica Gonzales tosses cans into a box as fellow Key Bank volunteer Jessica Richardson sorts food May 25 at the Multi-Service Center Federal Way Food Bank.

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Make a difference: Donate to the Federal Way Food Bank

A handful of Key Bank volunteers from Federal Way sorted food May 25 at the Multi-Service Center Federal…

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Galland becomes fifth challenger for vacant District 30 House seat

From staff reports: Jerry Galland, a resident of unincorporated King County in the Federal Way area, announced on…

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Former judge fined $1,500 for election violation

From staff reports: On May 27, former Federal Way Municipal Court judge Michael Morgan was assessed a penalty…

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Free school immunizations June 5

The Federal Way Public Schools Health Services Department will host a free immunization clinic from 9 a.m. to…

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Federal Way’s 4.0 students honored

The Federal Way School Board honored all graduating students with a 4.0 GPA at a meeting on May…

City of Federal Way employee Eric Fox helped rescue eight baby ducks that had fallen into a storm drain May 19 on SW 325th Place near Silver Lake Elementary School.

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8 baby ducks rescued from Federal Way storm drain

City of Federal Way employee Eric Fox helped rescue eight baby ducks that had fallen into a storm…

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Discrimination in Washington schools: Time for a discussion

School can be a difficult place where differences are often taunted rather than celebrated. In a town hall…

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Bilingual club spreads public speaking power in Federal Way

Eloquent speaking skills can take a person far in life. Javier Robles is an example. He immigrated from…

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Neighbor caught videotaping couple | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Videotaping neighbor: At 12:55 p.m. May 22…