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Sherese Gamble oversees diversity and workforce management at South King Fire and Rescue, which is looking to grow and diversify its force of firefighters and EMTs.

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South King Fire and Rescue is aiming for more diverse workforce

The agency is hosting a workshop for future women firefighters next month.

Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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Left, a student at Star Lake Elementary daydreams out loud about some of her favorite foods on the first day of school. Right, Students at Star Lake Elementary listen as their teacher greets them on the first day of school.

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Federal Way students back in action

Federal Way students returned to classrooms this week that — for the most part — felt something like…

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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Lost pet tortoise at Twin Lakes Golf Course | Federal Way police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

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Federal Way police arrest suspect in Labor Day killing

A woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally shooting another young woman Labor Day evening in a…

Federal Way’s Got Talent 2022 (from left to right): Iveta Felzenberg (judge), Kenny Byrne (judge), Arlecier West, Karen Burgato (judge), Aimee Coronado, Ilona Tabunscic, Garvaundo Hamilton, Dian VonWetzel, Kendal Brown, Dylan Yuste, Ava Berg. Front row: Faina Morozov. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way’s Got Talent winner announced

The second season of Federal Way’s Got Talent wrapped up Sept. 3 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.…

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

King County Council members (File photo)

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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Man killed by police at Federal Way Transit Center

Federal Way police officers shot and killed a 54-year-old Soap Lake man Sept. 4 at the Federal Way…

T.K., an employee at Pattison’s West, practices some moves before the rink opens Tuesday afternoon. Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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El Centro’s expansion includes saving roller skating rink

The Pattison’s West Skate Rink was set to close, but will survive pending an October property purchase.

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Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Summer Camp welcomes 40 Federal Way students

Summer camp allows students to explore STEM career fields.

Federal Way High School students Aaron Nelson, left, and Colfax Alexander pose for a picture. Photo courtesy Federal Way Public Schools.

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FWHS program helps student and grad capture coveted apprenticeships

Starting with a $70k wage out of high school? It’s an impressive accomplishment for two Federal Way High…

The Timberwolf Lodge at Camp Kilworth was recently designated as a Historic Landmark site. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Camp Kilworth designated as historic landmark site

This is the first historic landmark site designation in Federal Way’s history.

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

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FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer and her team hold the trophy from the Federal Way Rotary Club’s first speed croquet competition at their annual fundraiser auction.

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FW Rotary raises over $20,000 at annual auction, “speed croquet” tourney

The Federal Way Rotary raised more than $20,000 for their youth scholarship and community support efforts at a…