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The 2012 Northwest Sand Festival ran Aug. 18 to Sept. 3 at The Commons mall parking lot in Federal Way.

Opinion

Parking lots and prosperity in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

The city accepts the mall’s parking lot as the de facto public gathering space. Let’s ask whether this…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens Dec. 17 in Federal Way.

Business

Buffalo Wild Wings opens Dec. 17 in Federal Way

The popular restaurant/sports bar franchise will open a 6,100-square-foot location at The Commons mall.

On Tuesday morning

News

Federal Way 320th Library becomes pile of rubble

Did you notice that the Federal Way 320th Library isn't there anymore?

A fence was knocked down during a raid Aug. 23 on a rented house at 32919 3rd Avenue SW. The fence faces SW 330th Street.

News

DEA and wildlife agents raid rental house in Federal Way

On the morning of Aug. 23, law enforcement and federal wildlife agents raided a home at 32919 3rd…

Janice Siebenaler of Heritage Bank and Samuel Sim of Banner Bank are competing to sell tickets for the chili cook-off.

News

Federal Way chili cook-off: Police vow victory with Weapon of Mass Deliciousness

The Federal Way Farmers Market’s annual Charity Chili Cook-off returns, pitting the Federal Way police against South King…

Rendering of the proposed 9/11 memorial at South King Fire and Rescue station 64

News

Federal Way 9/11 memorial prepares for groundbreaking

Federal Way's 9/11 memorial, which includes a steel beam from the World Trade Center, will break ground next…

Federal Way police officer Matthew Leitgeb

News

Family sues Federal Way police over suspect’s death

A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Federal Way Police Department.

Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest and the Seattle Mariner Moose read a story to kids at the Federal Way Regional Library last month.

News

Mayor Skip Priest suspended from state bar, and that’s OK

As of May 1, he can no longer legally practice law in Washington. The administrative suspension stems from…

Sandra Bagnuk points out cracks along the streets and sidewalks in her portion of Twin Lakes. Bagnuk said she noticed the cracks were expanding and deepening. “I don’t want to blame it on the heat

News

Cracks in road and sidewalks concern Twin Lakes resident

Sandra Bagnuk has lived in her Twin Lakes home on SW 327th Street since 1968. She takes her…

Opinion

Dr. Phil examines elections and photo tickets | Andy Hobbs

Dr. Phil, the Federal Way election season has been relatively quiet so far. When will we see some…

President Barack Obama

News

‘I will kill the president!’ Read the threat to Obama (warning: graphic language)

What does a death threat to the President of the United States look like?

The Federal Way police bomb disposal unit scours the Panther Ridge Apartments on Tuesday following a threat to President Obama.

News

Federal Way man arrested for alleged threat to Obama | UPDATE

The U.S. Secret Service arrested a Federal Way resident today after he allegedly made threats to President Obama.

Kelly Road Farm brought fresh-picked corn to the Federal Way Farmers Market last weekend.

Opinion

Federal Way’s paved paradise | Andy Hobbs

The mall's parking lot hosted a classic car show, a sand sculpting festival and a farmers market. The…

Early morning Sunday

News

Suspect crashes apartment gate while fleeing troopers

Washington State Patrol troopers pursued a DUI suspect who crashed into a Federal Way apartment complex.

This photo of Federal Way resident Evelyn Castellar is featured in the September 2012 issue of Traditional Home magazine. Learn more at traditionalhome.com

News

Projecto Honduras founder earns Classic Woman Award

Traditional Home magazine has honored Federal Way resident Evelyn Castellar with a 2012 Classic Woman Award. Castellar and…

The intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South features photo enforcement cameras for red light violations.

News

Federal Way traffic cameras: How to fight photo tickets

The automated enforcement system is set up for people to pay, not to argue — and citizens can…

Centerstage Theatre and Central Washington University are hosting the 2012 Federal Way Summer Theatre Festival.

Life

Federal Way Summer Theatre Festival presents ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ and ‘All in the Timing’

Six student interns from CWU in Ellensburg, Wash., will work with local professional actors and directors to produce…

The restaurant is scheduled to open Sept. 1 at 29500 Pacific Highway S.

Business

Atlanta Fish and Wings brings soul food to Federal Way

From chicken and waffles to fried catfish and potato salad, restaurant owner Renee Williams is paying homage to…

Tope Akinlosotu

News

Federal Way teen drowns at Steel Lake

Tope Akinlosotu, 15, was taken to St. Francis Hospital in serious condition on Aug. 5. The Mirror confirmed…

News

King County levy seeks tax increase to replace juvenile justice center

In the Aug. 7 primary election, King County asks voters to approve a property tax levy that would…