How society helps sex offenders behave
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In this 2009 photo, Federal Way police officers James Widick and Brian Bassage and community corrections officer Justin Childers attempt to confirm the registered Federal Way address of a sex offender.
PJ Pockets Casino closes | City cut gambling tax in 2010
The casino, located at South 324th Street and Pacific Highway, shut down Jan. 31. A woman speaking on behalf of the casino said a lack of business and customers led to the closure. The casino employed about 100 people.
SIDELINES: Super Bowl always makes peculiar party mix
In my house, Super Bowl Sunday means a super awesome party.
Stormy week in Puget Sound politics | Bob Roegner
Two weeks ago, a winter storm blew through the region and disrupted everything. That is, everything but politics, although there were some winds blowing there as well.
Do you favor the death penalty? | Letters
I made a survey of 15 people in my school, mostly from my class. The results are that eight out of 15 are for it, two people say no, two people (including me) say it depends and four people either don’t care or don’t know or neither.
Can donkeys tame Federal Way’s wily coyotes? | Letters
Since we are not allowed to protect ourselves by shooting the coyotes, we have to adhere to City Hall’s advice. To rid ourselves of the coyote threat we must first get the donkeys out of City Hall.
Yes for schools: Critical vote for Federal Way's future | Mayor Skip Priest
On Feb. 14, voters will have an opportunity to cast two important votes for our community’s future with the Educational Programs and Operations Levy and the Capital Levy to rebuild Federal Way High School and elementary playgrounds.
State of the schools: No more 'teach, test and forget' in Federal Way
Federal Way Superintendent Rob Neu delivered his annual State of the Schools address Wednesday, focusing on challenges in the district in the past, present and future.
Tracking the grads: Lake Dawson rising through Titans’ front office
It looks like Lake Dawson will have to wait a little longer to become a general manager in the National Football League.
BOYS BASKETBALL: Decatur sweeps Lakes, claims first-ever SPSL 3A championship
The Gators (15-4 overall, 9-0 SPSL 3A) clinched their first-ever South Puget Sound League 3A championship Tuesday by beating the defending state champion Lakes Lancers for the second time this season, 82-75. The win came on the Lancers' home court and was Decatur's 12th in a row.
Federal Way cop competes on History Channel's 'Top Shot'
"Top Shot," The History Channel's popular competition show for weapons and firearms experts, will have a little dash of Federal Way when its new season kicks off at 7 p.m. Feb. 14.
