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World Vision sends supplies to Oklahoma tornado victims

Federal Way-based World Vision is loading trucks with supplies to assist the victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged Oklahoma.

Airplane noise: Is relief in sight for Federal Way residents?

Longtime Federal Way resident Scott Chase bought his house 23 years ago. He never could have predicted that the airplane noise over his house would become such an issue.

3,300 lose power in Federal Way, including three schools

Puget Sound Energy is investigating the cause of two separate power outages affecting 3,303 customers in Federal Way and 326 customers in Poulsbo this morning.

Man admits having multiple personalities | FW crime blotter

At 7:38 a.m. May 17 in the 35000 block of 16th Avenue South, the subject walked into a local high school, saying his mother abused him and stole his name.

ELECTION 2013: List of candidates in Federal Way races

Here is the final list of candidates for the 2013 elections in Federal Way. The primary election (for races with three candidates or more) is Aug. 6. The general election is Nov. 5.

ELECTION 2013: Griffin forgoes re-election to school board

School board member Angela Griffin, who was first appointed to position four in 2008, has announced she will not seek re-election. Griffin was recently a finalist and interviewed for a vacant position on the Washington State Board of Education.

City to host public meeting on proposed arts center (PACC)

An informal public meeting of city center business and property owners and managers will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 23 The Commons Mall across from Famous Footwear. The purpose is to discuss the performing arts and conference center proposed for the former Toys R' Us site on 20th Avenue South.

King County Metro bus service faces 17 percent cut

For Federal Way, a total of 11 of the 19 routes that serve the city could be either eliminated or reduced/revised.

Education funding: FW schools brace for state budget impact

With Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu set to give his final recommendation for a budget at the May 28 board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sally McLean gave a quick review of the budget planning process to date.

Communities In Schools raises $55,000 | Kim Egge named mentor of the year

Communities In Schools of Federal Way netted more than $55,000 during its 2013 fundraising breakfast May 17 at the Weyerhaeuser campus.