🌱 How Federal Way residents are coping with smoky summer air today
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In today's newsletter:
- How Federal Way residents are coping with smoky summer air today
- Federal Way contractor lands share of $700 million Navy construction deal
- Federal Way man gets 10-year sentence in major West Coast drug case
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
- Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Despite smoky skies, many reluctant to give up northwest summer days (king5.com) — Smoky wildfire conditions have pushed air quality to moderate and unhealthy levels around Federal Way, leaving Town Square Park unusually quiet even as some residents still squeeze in outdoor exercise and playtime. Locals describe smoky homes, shortened park visits, and the challenge of balancing health risks with enjoying the region’s short summer season. 
• NAVFAC Northwest Awards $700 Million Multiple-Award Contract for Marine Pier and Waterfront Construction (dredgewire.com) — A Federal Way–based firm, Orion Government Services, is one of nine companies sharing a massive $700 million Navy contract for pier and waterfront construction across the Northwest. The work, running through 2028, could mean sustained federal project dollars and related jobs tied to Orion’s local operations.
• Washington man sentenced for leading drug trafficking network across West Coast (kptv.com) — A 34-year-old man from Federal Way has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for leading a large drug trafficking network that supplied Seattle’s International District and nearby homeless camps. Investigators seized millions of dollars in narcotics, 17 guns, and hundreds of thousands in cash before his guilty plea to drug distribution and money laundering conspiracies.
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Baby Storytime
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Hora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
10:30 am -
Toddler Storytime
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
10:45 am -
Intro to Cricut
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
11:00 am -
Family Storytime on the Lawn
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
11:00 am -
Curious Crafts: Collage & Blackout Poetry
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
3:00 pm -
Family Dance Party
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
3:00 pm -
Intro to the 3D Printer
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
4:00 pm
Friday August 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Young Toddler Story Time
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
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English Language Learning (ELL) Classes
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Makerspace Open Lab
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Family Story Time
Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone who can clean coils etc on a Haier portable air conditioner.
I have the coil cleaner spray. My budget is $75. (Nextdoor Buenna)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Federal Way. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Federal Way. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Federal Way here.
🗞 Nearby News
Des Moines
- Mac Macdonald will bring movie stories and leadership lessons to Des Moines Rotary event on Wednesday, Aug. 12 (waterlandblog.com)
- ELECTION RESULTS 1: First primary results show leads for Wilson, Gregerson, Smith and Schrier (waterlandblog.com)
- SOS: ABBAgraph's Wednesday night concert called off over air quality (waterlandblog.com)
Auburn
- Auburn celebrates 42nd annual National Night Out (auburn-reporter.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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