Federal Way Extended Stay America (1400 S. 320th Street). King County photo

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King County to close purchase of Federal Way hotel

County vying for three more Health Through Housing sites in north, east King County, representatives say.

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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law

Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.

A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)

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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development

The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.

Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images

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County applies for acquisition funding assistance of Federal Way Red Lion hotel

State’s department of commerce received 14 applications, totaling a $60.5 million request to generate 578 units of affordable…

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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban

The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.

Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo

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IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County

Their goal is to reduce pre-K expulsions.

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Federal Way Boys and Girls Club to host free back to school event Aug. 14

The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is helping Federal Way families prepare for the back-to-school season.

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Chocolate marble zucchini hazelnut bread

Chocolate marble zucchini hazelnut bread

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created for Manny Ortiz.

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Family mourns Federal Way man who died in freeway crash

Manny Ortiz was a 2014 graduate of Federal Way High School.

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Driver crashes stolen car into light pole | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Aug. 4-9.

On the far right side of the photo, Shamso Issak, director of Living Well Kent, with her staff and the diapers and baby wipes that Kent-AM Kiwanis donated to their organization. Courtesy photo

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Local Kiwanis Clubs collect over 23,000 diapers for families in need

More than 23,000 diapers for families in need were collected at a local Kiwanis Club diaper drive last…

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

The city of Federal Way is opening the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St., to residents during this week’s heat wave. Mirror file photo

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FW Community Center opens as cooling center for residents to escape heat wave

The City of Federal Way is offering residents a place to find relief in advance of forecasted high…

Carolyn Davis, left, and Jan Barber (as the duo Faux Pas) perform “River” by Bill Staines during the Aug. 7 edition of Federal Way’s Got Talent. Photo by Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror

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Singers shine at Federal Way’s Got Talent contest

Federal Way’s Got Talent is a monthly, summer-long competition hosted at the Federal Way Farmers Market for local…

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions

Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

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Police closed off the roadway in the 37300 block of Pacific Highway S. while they investigate a fatality three-vehicle crash in June.

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Report: Pacific Highway South is Federal Way’s deadliest road

Pacific Highway South is the most dangerous five-mile stretch of roadway in Federal Way and one of the…

Judges from the Federal Way Arts Commission offer praise and critiques to the performers on June 5 in the Federal Way's Got Talent contest at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way weekend events: Vaccines, ice cream, talent contest

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Customer maced after intervening in shoplift | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log July 28-Aug. 2.