(L-R) Homeowner in S. 344th Street neighborhood Mia Franklin, GarageTown unit owner Peter Barbin, and GarageTown Condominium Association President Brad Thorson. Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Residents, city officials say ‘Not in Federal Way’ to Sound Transit’s OMF site selection

Board of Directors to select a preferred alternative site in December.

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Federal Way Symphony holiday concert takes the stage Dec. 4

The symphony is offering free tickets for youth under 18 with the purchase of an adult or senior/military…

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy photo

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Message from the Police Chief: Addressing a surge of violence in Federal Way

There have been eight murders in Federal Way so far this year, police chief says.

Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man accused of shooting homeless man over stolen drugs

Michael Le, 28, has been charged with murder and is being held on $2 million bail.

Homeless encampment in a wooded area in Auburn on Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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What the history of homelessness in our region can teach us about our current crisis

A talk with the author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American…

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Parks employees make Federal Way festive

Federal Way’s holiday tree lighting is Saturday, Dec. 4.

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Pacific Bonsai Museum names new executive director

Pat Bako brings over 15 years of experience in the arts, administration.

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Well-fed in Federal Way: Low sugar cranberry relish

Recipe of the week is a sweet addition to your Thanksgiving feast.

Totem Middle School is located at 26630 40th Ave. South in Kent. Photo courtesy of the Totem Middle School Facebook page

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Federal Way school board votes to rename local middle school

District must remove “inappropriate” Native American symbolism from two more middle school mascots per state law.

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City council resumes in-person meetings

There is only one council meeting scheduled for December.

Gov. Jay Inslee joined other governors at the Climate Registry & Climate Action Reserve press conference in Glasgow, Scotland, to talk about climate achievements and goals. From left, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Hawaii Gov. David Ige, Gov. Jay Inslee and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Jay Inslee)

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Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an executive order aimed at transitioning state government to an all-electric fleet of…

The Washington State Redistricting Commission held a public meeting over Zoom on Monday night to draw the final legislative and congressional district boundaries. Most of the five-hour session was spent in "caucus meetings" which were unavailable to the viewing public. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)

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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries

For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.

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Man gropes girl at Federal Way bookstore | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 11-16.

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2 people shot near Federal Way apartment complex

The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police say.

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Federal Way’s cottage housing neighborhood wins Community of the Year award

Mirror Lake Highlands demonstration project is the first sustainable cottage housing project of its kind in Federal Way.

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Police investigating bomb threat at Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson students were dismissed early on Monday.

Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Man shot, killed outside Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way

A 28-year-old suspect is in custody, police say.

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King County Courthouse comfort dog dies

King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…

Example of what it can look like when you replace a grass lawn with native plants. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider using native plants

Replacing your lawn with Northwest vegetation can be beneficial to homeowners and wildlife alike.

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2 boys rescued from storm drain in Federal Way

The boys were playing near a storm water runoff when they were swept underwater in the current, police…