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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips
New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.
Olivia Sullivan
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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman
The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.
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First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes
Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.
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Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint
The two suspects stole several items from employees and customers on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
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Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases
In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…
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Navy veteran, FUSION volunteer details service to the United States
Marvin C. Moye spent 21 years in the Navy, and celebrates his one-year volunteer anniversary with FUSION in…
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race
Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.
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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access
Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.
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King County participatory budgeting to fund 45 community projects
Over $11 million invested into unincorporated urban areas of Federal Way, Renton, White Center and more.
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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.
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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact
Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon…
Business
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.
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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election
Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.
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Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.
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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.
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South King mayors meet to address crime, gun violence
The mayors of Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton attended the Dec. 3 meeting.
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FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington
The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.