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Federal Way Source is an independent local news publication covering the city of Federal Way, Washington — from Twin Lakes and Marine Hills to Steel Lake, Lakota, the downtown core along Pacific Highway South and the Dash Point shoreline. We report on City Hall and the City Council, Federal Way Public Schools, public safety, housing and development, the Federal Way Link light rail, transit and roads, parks and the environment, business, sports, arts and community life.
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Four Teenagers Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Newberry County
One Individual Died and Another Was Injured in an Incident Near Pomaria, Leading to Arrests by the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.
Federal Way Downtown Light Rail Station Ranks Among Top 10 Busiest in Regional System
The 1 Line's Southern Terminus Has Climbed to Ninth Place System-Wide After a Ridership Increase in September, Contributing to Overall Regional Light Rail Growth.
Fatal Crash on Pacific Highway South Claims One Life, Injures Two in Federal Way
A 69-Year-Old Truck Driver Faces Charges After Allegedly Failing to Stop at a Traffic Light and Colliding with Multiple Vehicles, According to Federal Way Police.
Family Sues City of Federal Way, Police, Hospital After Death Ruled Homicide
The Family of Leon Davis Filed a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Today, Alleging He Died at St. Francis Hospital After Being Restrained Face Down by Officers and Staff Even After Stating He Could Not Breathe.
Wild Waves Amusement Park to Close Permanently After Final Fright Fest Weekend
Federal Way’s Nearly 50-Year-Old Amusement Park Will Conclude Its Operations Following Fright Fest on Sunday, November 1.
Camelot Elementary Marks Six Decades of Community and Tradition
Generations of Students, Staff, and Families Gathered to Celebrate the School's 60th Anniversary with Historical Presentations and Reflections on Its Enduring Arthurian Theme.
Federal Way Aquatic Center Marks 35 Years of Aquatic Excellence
King County Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center as an International and Community Hub.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Man Dies Following Restraint at Federal Way Hospital
The Family of Leon Davis, 27, Alleges Federal Way Police and St. Francis Hospital Staff Failed to Follow Training and Recognize Medical Distress Before His Death in March.
Education Secretary Mcmahon Proposes Dismantling Federal Department
U.s. Education Secretary Linda Mcmahon Is Advocating for the Closure of the Department of Education, Demonstrating Through Interagency Agreements That Its Core Functions Can Be Reallocated Without Disrupting Federal Student Loans or K-12 Funding.
Holiday Air Travel Costs Expected to Rise, Potentially Impacting Federal Way Plans
Airlines Are Preparing Customers for Increased Ticket Prices and New Fees Around Thanksgiving and Christmas Due to Rising Jet Fuel Costs, According to Industry Reports.
Federal Authorities Allege Hundreds of Noncitizens Voting in Washington, State Officials Dispute Claims
The Acting U.s. Attorney for Seattle Claims Over 400 Noncitizens Have Cast Ballots in Past Elections, Prompting a Swift Response From the Secretary of State.
Woman Recovering After Violent Seattle Assault and Carjacking
A 30-Year-Old Woman Was Stabbed and Hit with a Sledgehammer in Seattle's Fremont Neighborhood, with Suspects Still at Large.
Federal Justice Department Identifies Noncitizens on Washington Voter Rolls
U.s. Attorney's Office Requests State Action on 405 Identified Individuals, While Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Refutes Claims From an Election Security Forum in Federal Way.
Renton School District Discharges Renton High Basketball Coach Rashaad Powell
The Decision Follows an Investigation Into Messages with Parents of Students, Prompting Powell to Announce Plans to Appeal.
Governor Offers National Guard Support for Local Election Security
Unarmed, Plainclothes Guard Members Could Observe Ballot Drop Boxes and Voting Sites at Counties' Request Following Recent Threats.
Three Arrested in Downtown Tacoma Teen Homicide
Two Men and One Woman Face First-Degree Murder Charges Following the Fatal Shooting of a Teenage Boy Near the Commerce Street Station.
Federal Way High Student Dies After Pacific Highway South Collision
A 16-Year-Old Federal Way High School Football Player Was Fatally Struck by a Car Friday Night Following a Two-Vehicle Collision Near Memorial Stadium, Leading to the Arrest of One Driver.
Federal Way Public Schools Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
The District Was Honored as a Zero+ Champion of Sustainability at Lumen Field for Its Commitment to Reducing Carbon Emissions and Strengthening Community Resiliency.
King County Homelessness Authority Under Fire for Nearly $17 Million in Missing Funds
An Outside Audit Has Revealed Approximately $16.7 Million in Unrecoverable Funds From the Regional Agency, Leading to Questions From the King County Council and Calls for Dissolution.
Property Near Federal Way Link Extension Station Changes Hands, Offers Future Development Potential
A 10.62-Acre Site in Kent, Close to a Station on the Federal Way Link Extension, Was Sold, with Its Zoning Allowing for Large-Scale Multifamily Redevelopment.
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