Can Federal Way and Sound Transit work together on light rail?
Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror
On Feb. 6, King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) announced a proposed amendment to Sound Transit's 2012 budget to make light rail shovel ready in Federal Way. Also pictured are Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl, King County Councilman Joe McDermott, Pierce County Exeuctive Pat McCarthy and King County Executive Dow Constantine.
On the heels of a recent development in the region's light rail plans, questions have been raised on the nature of Federal Way's diplomacy and response to Sound Transit.
February 11, 2012
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Mortgage settlement means relief for Washington homeowners
Washington homeowners, especially those who had their homes foreclosed, or who are currently "underwater" on their mortgages, will see some relief after one of the largest consumer protection deals in U.S. history was reached on Feb. 9.
February 10, 2012
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Traffic alert: Night closures on I-5
The Triangle Project at State Route 18 and Interstate 5 will reach a milestone this weekend as crews begin the first of three major weekend-long closures to set girders across I-5.
February 10, 2012
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Park Pals scoop up projects for city’s off-leash dog park
Park Pals, the volunteer-driven group responsible for creating the city’s first off-leash dog park at French Lake Park, was honored by the Federal Way City Council on Feb. 7.
February 9, 2012
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Federal Way expects reimbursement for storm response
The city applied 160 tons of sand, 100 tons of salt and 4,000 gallons of deicer.
February 9, 2012
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Federal Way's administrative everyman goes to Portland
Enge began his stint in Federal Way as the assistant city manager, then as financial services administrator, before taking on his current title. In the nearly four years he’s spent in Federal Way, Enge said it’s been a rewarding and enriching experience.
February 9, 2012
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Washington students pass more AP exams
According to the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), 19,162 Washington students (or 29.8 percent) in the class of 2011 took at least one AP exam. That was 866 more than 2010, and 5,848 more than 2006.
February 9, 2012
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Federal Way man gets 11 years for selling meth
A Federal Way man has been sentenced to about 11 years in prison for his role in selling methamphetamine
February 8, 2012
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Along with light rail, Federal Way wants bus reform
City officials have expressed concerns about overcrowded buses, especially the ST Express Route 577 to Seattle. Commuters fill those buses at peak morning times, standing in line before sunrise, often waiting through one or two boardings before scoring a seat.
February 8, 2012
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State of King County: Constantine touts efficiencies
King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his annual State of the County Address on Feb. 6 in Bellevue, saying a lot of good work has been done in King County over the past couple of years, but that a lot of work still remains.
February 7, 2012
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Progress for light rail? Plan would get Federal Way 'shovel ready'
A proposal by two regional lawmakers may breathe life into the quest to bring light rail to Federal Way.
February 7, 2012
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