Federal Way Public Schools headquarters. File photo

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Federal Way Public Schools to remain in remote learning through early 2021

King County, Federal Way COVID-19 case numbers are too high to return to classrooms yet.

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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…

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Seven cities in South King County have a contract with the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) jail in Des Moines.

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Federal Way returns to SCORE Jail with new agreement

Federal Way City Council approves $175,000 jail services contract which guarantees three inmate beds for $128 per day.

Margery and Pat Godfrey. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way couple’s love story inspires new Hallmark Channel movie

‘A Godwink Christmas - Second Chance, First Love’ premieres at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.

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Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

District was investigated over claims that officials “failed to respond promptly and appropriately.”

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Sound Transit scraps elephant sculpture idea from Federal Way Link Extension project

Pressure from city of Federal Way, community resulted in CEO’s decision to drop proposed idea

An artist's conception of the proposed sculpture to be placed in the pedestrian plaza of the incoming Federal Way Link Extension.

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Federal Way City Council opposes possible elephant structure at light rail station

The proposed art piece will be on display near the incoming Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension station.

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Incumbent Adam Smith winning 9th Congressional District seat

Smith (D) received 76% of votes; opponent Doug Basler (R) behind with 23% of votes.

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Federal Way pastor appointed to Highline College Board of Trustees

Pastor Joe Bowman named to board

Damoni Nelson. Photo courtesy of 247Sports

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Mistaken identity leads to death of Federal Way student

Federal Way High senior Damoni Nelson died on Oct. 2 after he was shot in late September.

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FUSION opens first shelter for homeless families in Federal Way

First families expected to move in around mid-November.

Federal Way Public Schools headquarters. File photo

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Federal Way Public Schools reports 8 COVID-19 infections among staff

School district has more than one-third of cases reported statewide for K-12 schools.

A construction worker measures a drill shaft during installation at the future Sound Transit Kent/Des Moines light rail site on Oct. 7. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Sound Transit begins column installation for Federal Way Link Extension

Drill shaft installation underway at the site of the future Kent/Des Moines station

Supplies is prepped and ready for pick-up at Lakeland Elementary on Sept. 3, to help families adjust to remote learning. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Online learning to continue through December for Federal Way Public Schools

Federal Way’s COVID-19 rates are too high to return to classrooms yet, superintendent says.

Federal Way native spreads winning smile with winning style

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Federal Way native spreads winning smile with winning style

Hoan Do is featured on five Lay’s chip flavors.

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Fred Hutch seeks volunteers of color for COVID-19 study

Research company recently released a Spanish-language version of the website for accessibility, inclusivity.

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Man shot, injured in Federal Way parking lot

Shooting occurred near the Redondo Heights Park and Ride around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 20

Mirror file photo                                Jerome Collins, shown coaching the Federal Way High School boys basketball team in a 2016 state tournament semifinal game.

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Ex-Federal Way basketball coach returns to teaching following misconduct allegations

Jerome Collins was on two years of paid leave over 2016 incident at Federal Way High School.

Drone footage shows partial demolition of the Gateway Movies 8 theater along S. 317th Street in Federal Way on Sept. 13. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Show is over for Federal Way’s Gateway Movies 8 theater

Demolition of building makes room for incoming Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension.

I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction

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I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction

Two lanes of I-5 will be closed overnight Sept. 9 and 10.