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No arrests, suspect information in fatal shooting of teen

Victim from Portland was found July 25 on a Federal Way street with several gunshot wounds.

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Eggplant parmesan with pesto

This week’s recipe features olive oil, vegetables found at the Saturday market.

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Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County

What the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases | Public Health—Seattle & King…

Surveillance footage appears to show Tyler Slaeker and other people entering the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, according to U.S District Court documents. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol…

Seattle Film Summit organizers Chad Hutson (left) and Ben Andrews (right) - (courtesy of Seattle Film Summit)

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Seattle Film Summit returns to partial in-person format this September

This year’s event will focus on promoting self-advocacy in the creative sector.

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Federal Way Chamber CEO Becca Martin greets the audience before giving a “State of the Chamber” update during the membership luncheon Aug. 4 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

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Martin gives annual State of the FW Chamber address

The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce celebrated a return to in-person membership luncheons Aug. 4 with the…

FUSION founder Peggy LaPorte greets guests at the Aug. 4 summer arts fundraiser at Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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FUSION festival returns for 2021 with ‘Garden of the Gods’

Event raises thousands of dollars to help local homeless families.

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National Night Out: Police and firefighters make the rounds in FW

Hundreds of people throughout Federal Way celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday evening.

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Primary election: Only 1 Federal Way City Council incumbent advances to general election

Early returns show Tran and Miller earn top spots for Pos. 4; Dovey and Seam for Pos. 6.

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King County Council District 7 primary results

District serves Federal Way and Auburn areas.

Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department's Facebook page.

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Federal Way Police Department seeking 7th CALEA reaccreditation

Agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a virtual public information session…

Cows at Tollgate Farm Park in North Bend. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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State’s dairy workers begin earning overtime with new law

“This bill corrects a historic injustice,” said Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines).

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2 Northwest Territorial Mint employees federally convicted of mail, wire fraud felonies

The now-bankrupt company had offices in Federal Way and Auburn; total loss to customers more than $25 million

Critical race theory became a political buzzword last fall after Gig Harbor resident Christopher Rufo (right) joined commentator Tucker Carlson on Fox News. (Screenshot from YouTube broadcast)

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Educational merit of critical race theory sparks heated debate

In Washington, schools have seen parents protest and threaten to remove their children from schools.

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Sexual assault leads to calls for closing King County Courthouse

Crime is rising in the ’dangerous environment that has surrounded our seat of government.’

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are rising in Washington

Data suggests the vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19

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King County Council OKs millions for courts overwhelmed by pandemic backlog

Some lawyers testified that the backlog has created an “access to justice” problem.

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way’s finance director retires

Federal Way Finance Director Adé Ariwoola retiring after 35-year career.

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Legislators target local community building projects

Money will go toward affordable housing, youth services and more in Federal Way area.

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Centenarian celebration: 3 Federal Way residents celebrate 100th birthdays

Village Green Retirement Campus hosted the party of the century on July 22, celebrating the 100th birthdays of…