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Federal Way Cares For Kids delivers holiday cheer to 200 families

Federal Way Cares For Kids, a holiday nonprofit, brought gifts, smiles and fun to over 200 local families…

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Man mistakes dog walker for vehicle prowler | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 14-20.

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Local teacher hosts Winter Celebration for Federal Way students

“I do this because if you have been fortunate to be helped by somebody, or several people, in…

Public works crews prepare to de-ice the streets. City of Federal Way photo

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Public Works crews de-icing Federal Way streets amid winter weather blast

The City had four trucks out de-icing roadways on Wednesday night.

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Federal Way City Councilmember and Deputy Mayor Susan Honda.

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Deputy Mayor Susan Honda elected to national Asian Pacific American municipal group

The president of the group is also local — Peter Kwon, a councilmember for the city of SeaTac.

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CDC National Health Survey is coming to King County

Some of the randomly selected households invited to participate are in Federal Way.

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Department of Health warns of high rates of flu this season

In addition to the flu, other respiratory illnesses such as COVID and RSV are overloading hospitals.

Traffic moves slowly along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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Holiday travel: Icy Sea-Tac airport tops ‘Misery Map’

The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.

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City opens warming shelter at Federal Way Community Center

The Federal Way Community Center is available as a respite from the cold temperatures from Wednesday, Dec. 21…

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For 7th straight year, Democrats aim for assault weapon ban

Democratic legislators will seek several gun control laws in the 2023 session, including one requiring a permit to…

SKFR members bring donations for the Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank on Dec. 19. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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South King Fire, community groups collect 1,200 pounds of donations for Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank

Throughout December, the fire department collected donations during third-annual Santa Parades.

Snow accumulated in some parts of the Puget Sound region. Here’s a scene from a Mercer Island home on Dec. 19, 2022. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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Snow and cold temps expected this week in Puget Sound region

The weather forecast calls for several inches of snow as well as a cold snap this week in…

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Shootings remain ‘historically high’ | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

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FW Chorale packs the house for winter concert

The Federal Way Chorale performed to a nearly full house at the Dec. 11 winter concert, “Gloria in…

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Audit finds that temp workers are owed $200,000 by King County

The workers are owed back benefits – payments in lieu of benefits for temp workers.

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King County audit finds difficulty tracking effectiveness of adult diversion programs

The auditors say the county lacks the strategy, coordination and data to measure cost-effectiveness.

Northgate Station in 2021. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit announces further delays to Federal Way Link, other extension projects

Sound Transit is working to redesign a part of the light rail route near South 259th Place due…

Homeless encampment in a wooded area in Auburn. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Gov. Inslee proposes $4 billion bond to assist homeless, build housing

WA voters would get the final say.

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1 woman dies in early morning crash in Federal Way

The area of SW 356th Street and 8th Avenue SW is closed, drivers urged to avoid area.

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Kaleidoscope Popcorn

This week’s recipe adds the perfect pop of color to your themed party.