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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot
The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.
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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year
Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.
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3 killed, 3 injured in shooting outside Des Moines bar | Update
Names of two victims released; suspects still at large
Northwest
Man in his 70s hit, killed by driver in Federal Way
The suspect driver fled the scene on Sept. 22 after hitting pedestrian
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Federal Way mayor proposes adding 13 officers to police force
The department currently has 11 officer vacancies
Northwest
King County invests $500K to assist, temporarily house Afghan refugees
Refugees will stay at former Extended Stay American hotel in Federal Way.
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Police, FBI investigating possible hate crime at Federal Way Sikh center
Burglars strike community center, school and place of worship on Sept. 17.
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Man, 41, found dead in Des Moines garage after reported shooting
A 33-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, police say.
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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.
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Parents of Todd Beamer visit namesake high school in Federal Way
David and Peggy Beamer visited Todd Beamer High School to speak with students on Sept. 10.
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WinCo employee shot by customer in Federal Way
The 30-year-old employee was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center; suspect not located
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King County receives $8.9M to turn Federal Way Red Lion hotel into emergency homeless shelter
Site to provide 84 units of shelter to people experiencing short- and long-term homelessness.
Northwest
Federal Way returns to fully remote city meetings
Residents urged to participate via Zoom, other virtual methods
Sports
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.
Northwest
New policy prohibits unvaccinated South King firefighters from working with public
About 74% of uniformed members are vaccinated in Federal Way/Des Moines agency
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Kent man charged with arson after setting fire to towels in Federal Way Walmart
Fire caused evacuation of over 150 customers, employees on Aug. 15.
Sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
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King County applies for acquisition funding assistance of Federal Way hotel
Request to state Department of Commerce program for $8.9 million
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Family mourns Federal Way man who died in Kent freeway crash
Manny Ortiz was a 2014 graduate of Federal Way High School.
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2 Northwest Territorial Mint employees federally convicted of mail, wire fraud felonies
The now-bankrupt company had offices in Federal Way and Auburn; total loss to customers more than $25 million