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Federal Way-area elections: Last-minute voting resources

Mail-in ballots for this year's primary have to be postmarked by tomorrow, Aug. 18. If you're still hanging…

Multi-Service Center in Federal Way broke ground on its Program Services Building. An artist's rendition is shown here.

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Facility will help Multi-Service Center reach more families in need

Courtesy of Tricia Schug, Multi-Service Center community relations manager Multi-Service Center broke ground Aug. 11 for its projected…

Ron Walker leads a rendition of 'We Shall Overcome' during last year's Martin Luther King Celebration at Decatur High School in Federal Way.

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MLK celebration needs leadership in order to survive

Federal Way’s long-standing Martin Luther King celebration is in desperate need of fresh leadership. The event launched in…

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Federal Way judicial race: Criticism surfaces over information in voters guide and campaigns

Election season is in full swing. Candidates in all races, including Federal Way’s Municipal Court position one judge,…

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Two hurt in head-on DUI collision | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • DUI accident: At 8:23 p.m. Aug. 3…

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Wanted: A few good mentors in Federal Way schools

Communities in Schools of Federal Way is currently recruiting mentors for the upcoming school year. The PASS Mentoring…

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Police cruiser tagged with red graffiti | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Police cruiser gets tagged: At 8:30 a.m. July…

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Why caps and lids are not recyclable

By Jeanette Brizendine: Recycling Project Manager, City of Federal Way I am frequently asked why plastic caps and…

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Children watch father abuse mother | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Children witness abuse: At 8:31 a.m. in…

SCORE representatives dig in and break ground on the misdemeanor jail Aug. 10 at the Des Moines site. The jail is scheduled for completion in summer 2011.

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King County cities break ground on regional jail; completion slated for July 2011

In a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 10, Federal Way and its regional partners celebrated the beginning of construction on…

Federal Way resident Robert Boyles checks his post office box mail Aug. 6.

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Federal Way post offices avoid the closure list

Tacoma, Kent and Seattle postal stations are on the list for possible 2010 closures, but Federal Way’s facilities…

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Elected mayor proposal will appear on November ballot

The Federal Way City Council held an eight-minute special meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 8) to approve…

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Federal Way hires consultant to search for new city manager

On Aug. 4, the city council approved hiring Seattle-based Prothman Company to conduct the search for a new…

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Federal Way will keep municipal court

By JACINDA HOWARD jhoward@federalwaymirror.com The Federal Way Municipal Court will remain intact. But the city council hopes that…

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Police arrest two, seek a third suspect in Sunday’s deadly 7-Eleven shooting

Federal Way police have arrested two Federal Way residents in connection to Sunday’s deadly shooting at the 7-Eleven.…

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VIDEO: Two-car collision busts fire hydrant, floods Federal Way road

South King Fire and Rescue responded just after 1 p.m. Tuesday to a two-car accident near the intersection…

Federal Way K-9 officers met with Park Pals on July 25.

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Park Pals learn a few tricks from Federal Way police dogs

By JoAnn Hugill, President, Park Pals in Federal Way Federal Way police officers Kurt Schwan, Scott Orta and…

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Brooklake Christian School students prevail at science fair

By Julie Friedland, Admin/Teacher, Brooklake Christian School On April 24, 11 Brooklake Christian School students participated in the…

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Woman reports rape by her pimp | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Man follows victim home: At 2 a.m.…

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Firefighters score swine flu protection

Firefighters are often on the front lines during flu season. This year, they will be getting a little…