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Life

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way to open June 18

Park reservation is required to visit the outdoor theme and water park.

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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18

ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.

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Federal Way graduates to be allowed 4 guests each at ceremonies

Graduations at Federal Way Memorial Stadium in June

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Auburn man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Federal Way girl

The man, who is related to the girl’s father, faces charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree unlawful possession…

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Business

Federal Way approves $3 hazard pay raise for grocery store workers

The city ordinance was passed with a 5-2 council vote on May 4.

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Police search for suspect in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Federal Way girl

The girl’s father was initially arrested by police, but further investigation has revealed a new suspect.

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Northwest

Federal Way man sentenced to 5 years in prison after gun, drug trafficking

The 35-year-old man sold four firearms — two of which were stolen — to undercover federal agents.

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Two men found with gunshot wounds in Kent, Federal Way

Early Tuesday morning incident

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Federal Way girl, 8, dies after father shoots through 3 walls | Update

Police arrest father for unlawful possession of a firearm, domestic-violence assault.

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Christian Faith Center voices opposition to Sound Transit facility at Federal Way site

One site in Kent, two in Federal Way under consideration for maintenance facility

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Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Auburn, Kent clinics

Appointments available through April 26, says Public Health – Seattle & King County.

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Northwest

Local artists wanted to design limited-edition ORCA Cards

Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.

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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches

UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…

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Man jumps to death from freeway overpass near Federal Way

Incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. April 12 near the S. 375th Street overpass.

South King County Fire Training Consortium recruit academy #8 pictured in Jan. 2020. Photo courtesy of South King County Fire Training Consortium

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King County fire departments aim to make careers more accessible, inclusive

WA Fire Careers, an organization of six local departments, offers a simplified examination and hiring process for applicants…

A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31

Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.

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Wild Waves to hire 600 positions for June reopening in Federal Way

Applicants must register by 5 p.m. Monday, March 22.

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Northwest

Federal Way suspect and girlfriend charged with attempted murder, kidnapping

Boyfriend reportedly shot man who identified girlfriend in earlier shooting

A Federal Way Public Schools bus leaves Decatur High School on March 13, unknowingly the last day students would be in school for the 2019-2020 school year. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Federal Way Public Schools postpones in-person learning by one week

District to dedicate one week to transition activities, return to classrooms set for March 15.

IRG plans to construct several industrial buildings on the Weyerhaeuser Campus to help bring jobs back to the area. FILE PHOTO

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Property owners propose measures to protect former Weyerhaeuser campus in Federal Way

Questions about future public benefit remain.