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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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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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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…
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FBI searching for Auburn couple convicted for fraud, skipped sentencing
The two were last seen leaving a Federal Way hotel on May 1.
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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Covington man suspected of drive-by shooting in Federal Way arrested by U.S. Marshals
The 23-year-old man was captured in Portland.
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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.
Sports
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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Sound Transit Board approves Federal Way site for light rail maintenance facility
South 336th St. site results in total loss of Christian Faith Center, dozens of displaced residents.
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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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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.
Northwest
King County Courthouse comfort dog dies
King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
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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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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.