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Two men shot near Twin Lakes grocery store

Both men sustained non-life threatening injuries, police say.

Matt Axe, the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Coordinator with the King Conservation District, speaks to homeowner Anita Kissee-Wilder about fire reduction strategies at her home in North Bend on Aug. 24. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas

Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.

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Federal Way officer ambushed, shot at while stopped at traffic light

Suspect not caught; officer uninjured.

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First traditional Korean garden breaks ground in Federal Way

Hanwoori Garden means “we are one.”

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Maple apple cheesecake bars

The Federal Way Farmers Market is bringing you fresh produce this fall.

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Athletes of the Week: Your local high school cheer teams

Athlete of the Week highlights two athletes from a Federal Way high school each week.

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One man dies in collision with tow truck

Early investigation finds tow truck made left turn in front of two-door sedan; tow truck driver uninjured.

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

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Afghan refugees to be housed in Federal Way

County plans to house people at the former Extended Stay hotel recently purchase for the Health Through Housing…

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Home Depot employee chased by shoplifting suspect with gun | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Aug. 25-31.

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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more

New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19

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Federal Way returns to fully remote city meetings

Residents urged to participate via Zoom, other virtual methods

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Federal Way students return to classrooms for new school year

Students in grades 1-12 started classes on Sept. 1; kindergarteners to begin school Sept. 7.

This 2019 security footage at the Cenex gas station in Black Diamond shows Anthony Chilcott on his phone before entering, and driving off with, Carl Sanders’ Ford Raptor and Monkey, his poodle, in the front seat. Courtesy photo

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Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office

Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.

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New policy prohibits unvaccinated South King firefighters from working with public

About 74% of South King Fire and Rescue’s uniformed members are vaccinated, department says.

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Federal Way teen selected for Seattle Mariners Hometown Nine class

Hometown Nine is a five-year fellowship program to help build the academic, athletic success of local students.

Gov. Jay Inslee (left) bumps elbows with Auburn Vaccine Clinic staff member Mary Johnson (right) on June 22, 2021. Inslee visited the clinic to promote vaccinations in lower King County. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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COVID-19 surge puts strain on local hospitals

Delta is the predominate strain in Washington.

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Man shot in chest after attempted car theft, family member says

Suspects have not been located.

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Federal Way performance groups fine-tune musical messages during pandemic

Federal Way Chorale and Federal Way Symphony among those anticipating in-person seasons.

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Cast members of “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol.”

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Centerstage Theatre puts a spotlight on diversity and human rights

Federal Way organization is heading into a fully in-person 2021-2022 season.

Make Music Project Manager Jan Barber, front right, smiles as she plays with the Marine Hills Folk Jam. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Local arts: Upcoming auditions, rehearsals and more in Federal Way

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