Journey Church's Christmas Dessert Theatre is Dec. 3-4. Photo courtesy of Sharon Gentry

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Holiday arts happenings in Federal Way

Musical comedy show, symphony performances and more.

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3 injured in Tuesday night shootings

Two of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries.

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FWPS Highly Capable Program referral window open

Refer a student between Dec. 1 through Jan. 10, 2022.

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As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County

County data shows gaps among age, geography and race.

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Cookie Exchange recipes

Three recipes handed down through the generations add a sweet treat to your holiday season.

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

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Federal Way mayor responds to surge of crime, violence in South Sound

November is Federal Way’s second deadliest month with three homicides so far.

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No voting recounts for Federal Way City Council races

Election results were certified Nov. 23; new council members sworn in to seats.

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

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Jesse Sarey’s family wants people to know who the real Jesse was

He was killed by Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson in 2019.

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Federal Way man fatally shot in Kent

At bus stop along Pacific Highway South near Kent Des Moines Road

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Poem: Prayerful Thanksgiving

Poem by Robert J. Darrigan

Dawn Clinton. Courtesy photo

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Hometown Hero: Local volunteer helps get Meals on Wheels to Federal Way seniors

Dawn Clinton has been volunteering with Sound Generations Meals on Wheels for nearly a decade.

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Federal Way volunteers help out in the season of giving

Volunteers step up with Operation Cookie Drop, Thanksgiving Baskets of Love, and annual Turkey Drive.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 26: Nick Oberst

FWHS senior and tennis doubles partner finished as one of the strongest teams in the league this season.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 26: Achalay Reyes

FWHS senior is ASB president and captain of the soccer team.

Mid-afternoon traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Nov. 22 near Everett. Dan Bates/The Herald

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Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic

Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.

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Celebrate the holiday season in Federal Way

Santa parades, holiday tree lighting, Federal Way holiday market and more.

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Centerstage Theatre’s holiday pantomime tradition returns

“Puss in Boots” is showing Nov. 27 through Dec. 19 in Federal Way.

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Man throws hot soup on employee | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 17-21.

Comparison map between current district map and proposed draft. (Screenshot from King County’s website)

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King County proposes redistricting map, asks for feedback from public

Public invited to comment at November 30 public hearing.

Patti Cole-Trindall

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King County Executive appoints Patti Cole-Tindall as interim sheriff

Cole-Tindall has a background in the sheriff’s office and county government.