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Federal Way schools lose $3 million in funding
After almost a monthlong special session, the Washington state Legislature has agreed upon a budget. The result is…
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Federal Way woman, 88, found shot dead; son charged with first-degree murder
Jerry Thompson, 65, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Alberta Thompson, 88.…
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Reading with Rover, Federal Way Co-Op Preschool super raffle | Education events
Reading with Rover: Borders Books at the Commons Mall will be having Reading with Rover the second Saturday…
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Enterprise Elementary charity auction
Charity auction: Enterprise Elementary PTA is holding its 4th annual charity auction and community dinner from 5:30 p.m.…
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Westway neighborhood honors advocate’s crime-reducing legacy
In an annual tradition, community volunteers gathered Friday to show Federal Way's Westway neighborhood some loving care.
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Dual language program expected to reduce student achievement gap
Federal Way’s dual language program is moving right along. The program, which was originally planned to start in…
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Lakehaven Utility District and Federal Way near franchise agreement
Federal Way and Lakehaven Utility District are expected to soon finalize a non-exclusive franchise agreement, officially granting Lakehaven…
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Becca Law and truancy: Attorney fees affect the way schools handle cases
According to a state law commonly called the Becca Law, students who miss more than seven days of…
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Suspect argues with wife, kills cat | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Suspect throws, kills cat: At 8:01 p.m.…
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Son reported missing in Mexico returns home
A 25-year-old man who was reported missing in Mexico in late March returned home shortly after his mother…
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Kochmar announces candidacy for Federal Way mayor
On Monday, Federal Way Mayor Linda Kochmar announced her candidacy to become the city’s first elected mayor. Kochmar…
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Update for Federal Way postal customers
Effective Saturday, April 24, postal customers in ZIP Code 98003 who have their mail delivered to their street…
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Breakfast for Kids meets fundraising goal
Seattle Seahawks tight end John Carlson was the guest speaker April 7 at the annual Breakfast for Kids,…
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Special Olympics expands in Federal Way schools
After receiving an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Special Olympics Washington chose two school districts…
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Art contest: Cash prizes for Federal Way students
From staff reports: Federal Way Arts Commission, in partnership with the Federal Way Municipal Court, is sponsoring an…
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Education news: Gifted classes, Decatur bands, Kilo Basket Bonanza, Knowledge Bowl
GATE Selection: All elementary schools in Federal Way Public Schools have Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs for…
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State appeals judgment in public education funding
From staff reports: The State of Washington filed notice that it intends to appeal a decision that would…
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Caregiver accused of stealing from dead patient | Federal Way crime blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Caregiver steals from deceased: At 11:02 a.m.…
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Federal Way increases park rental rates for non-residents
Non-residents of Federal Way will now pay more to reserve coveted recreation space at the city's parks and…
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Bomb disposal unit responds to call about suicidal man in Federal Way
Federal Way police and the bomb disposal unit responded to a call about a suicidal man at about…