News
Same-sex marriage: On the scene in Olympia | VIDEO
The Federal Way Mirror was on the scene Feb. 13 to witness Gov. Chris Gregoire sign the same-sex…
News
Gregoire signs same-sex marriage bill: ‘We stood for equality’ | Slideshow
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed Senate Bill 6239 into law Feb. 13 at the Legislative Building in Olympia. Hundreds…
News
Can Federal Way and Sound Transit work together on light rail?
On the heels of a recent development in the region's light rail plans, questions have been raised on…
News
Flygare to run for District 30 state rep. in 2012
Former city council candidate Roger Flygare has announced his bid for District 30 state representative position 1. The…
News
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…
News
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…
Business
Harbor Freight Tools opens in Federal Way
The discount hardware retailer occupies the former Gen X store at the northwest corner of South 320th Street…
Opinion
Your belated 2012 economic forecast | Andy Hobbs
Speaking of which, Federal Way’s economy is banking on a few things in 2012.
Business
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…
News
How society helps sex offenders behave
What does it take to keep a convicted sex offender from re-offending? Churches are often behind-the-scenes heroes in…
News
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…
Life
Federal Way community gardens harvest top volunteer: ‘It’s so much more than food’
The community garden concept is wrapping its tendrils around multiple areas of life in Federal Way.
News
South King Fire will ask voters for money in April special election
In response to tough economic times, South King Fire and Rescue will seek voter approval this spring for…
News
Twin Lakes taps Safe City for neighborhood crime watch
Twin Lakes is the first neighborhood to join Federal Way's Safe City program in an effort to curtail…
News
Snow survivors: 974 still lack power in Federal Way
Puget Sound Energy reports that 1,209 customers in Federal Way still had no power as of Tuesday afternoon…
Sports
Battle at the Boat 85: Naumauu wins main event | PHOTOS
A new ring announcer and six pro boxing bouts highlighted Battle at the Boat 85, held Jan. 21…
News
Power outages plague Federal Way
By noon Thursday, multiple neighborhoods and downtown businesses had gone dark, including The Commons Mall. Puget Sound Energy…
News
Man dies in Federal Way apartment fire
The fire occurred at the Cedardale Apartments, 33627 25th Place SW.
News
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing survivor joins city’s 2012 MLK Celebration | Slideshow
Sarah Rudolph Collins was 12 years old when her sister was killed by a bomb in Birmingham, Alabama.…
News
Remembering a pioneer: Doug Clerget shaped Federal Way
Douglas Clerget was one of Federal Way’s most influential movers and shakers. As a civic and business leader,…