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Budget-wise, things are going from bad to worse for the Federal Way School District. The district previously announced…

Cathy Atkins

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Literacy Breakfast raises nearly $43,000 to boost education in Federal Way

The annual Communities in Schools of Federal Way’s Literacy Breakfast, held Feb. 24 at Christian Faith Center, raised…

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Federal Way schools report fraud

The Federal Way School District reported a case of fraud to the Federal Way Police Department and the…

Multi-Service Center volunteer Ed DeVange helps Shawna Moore.

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Volunteer’s dedication pays off for GED students

By TRICIA SCHUG, Special to The Mirror On a recent Wednesday afternoon shortly after his GED class ended…

Margaret Knutzen

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Margaret Knutzen dies at 93; memorial set for Feb. 28

Margaret Elizabeth Knutzen, longtime resident of Federal Way, passed away Feb. 22, 2009, at Garden Terrace in Federal…

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Toddler finds pills | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Pills: At 7:54 p.m. Feb. 17 in…

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From private to public schools: Federal Way families save money on tuition

In the past few years, several families have made the switch from private to public schools — lured…

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Federal Way school briefs

School board retreat The Federal Way School Board is scheduled for a retreat 1 to 7 p.m. Feb.…

Federal Way police recruit Carl VanDyke calculates his shooting accuracy Feb. 20 at Basic Law Enforcement Academy training in Burien. A perfect score is 500. VanDyke earned a 440 during this drill.

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Firearms training: Recruits aim for the next level

Shots rang out and hot lead casings streamed through the air in a swift arc to the floor.…

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Fire department needs a bond to build on new land in Federal Way

South King Fire and Rescue’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a measure to buy more than 20 acres…

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Free SAT review on Feb. 28 at DeVry in Federal Way

DeVry University in Federal Way is sponsoring a free SAT preparatory review, which will be taught by university…

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Mr. Flasher strikes again | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Mr. Flasher: At 4:31 p.m. Feb. 13 in…

Federal Way letter carrier Gary Lyon was presented a Police Chief's Citizen Commendation award at the Feb. 17 city council meeting at City Hall. Lyon called 911 when he noticed an elderly customer on his route on 1st Place South had not checked her mail in several days. When help arrived

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Letter carrier saves a life: Elderly woman falls, then survives on supplement drinks for 10 days

Federal Way letter carrier Gary Lyon was presented a citizen’s commendation award Feb. 17 for saving an elderly…

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Prostitution suspect gives $200 estimate | Federal Way crime blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Prostitution: At 9:17 p.m. Feb. 10 at…

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Literacy Breakfast feeds Federal Way mentor program

It’s a breakfast for a cause. The 10th annual Literacy Breakfast, sponsored by the Communities in Schools of…

The Webb Center Monument was re-dedicated Feb. 16. The monument is located near Bank of America at South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South in Federal Way.

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Webb Center Monument pays tribute to Federal Way pioneers

On Feb. 16, the Historical Society of Federal Way presented a re-dedication of the Webb Center Monument, located…

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Church Lady and the attitude of judgment | Religion column

The late-night television show “Saturday Night Live” has been a perennial favorite of mine throughout the years. But…

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Residents invited to join community forums

The King County Community Forums (CCF) is a network for community members to meet and engage in small…

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VIDEO: Jerry Galland’s 200th donation to Puget Sound Blood Center

On Feb. 16, Jerry Galland of unincorporated King County made his 200th donation to Puget Sound Blood Center…

Oksana Buchholz inserts a chest tube to help SimMan breathe during an exercise at Highline Community College.

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Students learn from a dummy: Fake patient simulates real-world experience

He’s hooked up to IVs, monitors and has a chest tube. His vitals are failing, but the students…