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Hidden rewards of grant money in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

Federal Way has roughly $700,000 to spend on job-generating projects, thanks to Community Development Block Grants. It will…

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Federal Way will hire more police officers

Federal Way will hire more police to patrol the city.

South King Fire and Rescue’s Shark Pit recaptured first place. Team members are Brad Chaney

Life

Chili Cook-off 2011: Firefighters bounce back vs. cops | Slideshow

The fourth annual Federal Way Farmers Market Chili Cook-off, held Sept. 24, raised about $4,000 to benefit Special…

Opinion

Hurry up and wait for arts center’s economic impact | Andy Hobbs

An arts center is more than just a stage, seats, bricks and mortar. It represents a branch of…

The Zeus Deluxe Digital Electrosex Powerbox is a top seller at Cupid's Bedroom

Business

Cupid’s Bedroom: Mom-and-pop sex shop taps online market

Despite the recession, business is good for a Federal Way mom-and-pop online sex shop.

Pictured left to right: Dennis Jaraczeski (Rotary)

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Federal Way service clubs continue team donation effort

The Federal Way Community Service Club Network members delivered their third quarter donation to the Multi-Service Center on…

Opinion

Federal Way weekly horoscope | Andy Hobbs

• Aries (March 21-April 19): The community will bring you a fruitful and rewarding autumn, so return the…

Life

Find sobriety in Federal Way: September is National Recovery Month

Seven days a week, there is help in Federal Way for people seeking sobriety.

Sub Zero owner Jack Walsh uses liquid nitrogen to whip up a batch of ice cream Sept. 7 at the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The Federal Way franchise is the first in Washington.

Business

Ice cream in a flash: Washington’s first Sub Zero franchise opens in Federal Way

Washington’s first Sub Zero ice cream shop opens this week in Federal Way, and owner Jack Walsh promises…

Opinion

New marketing slogans for Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

Here are a few suggestions for motivational slogans. Please share your ideas too. A few of these would…

Rob Neu is superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools.

News

Federal Way superintendent moves to Enumclaw

Previous superintendents have lived in the Federal Way School District boundaries, but unlike some school districts, residency is…

Federal Way resident Shannon Ford (pictured in Alaska aboard her boat

Business

All salmon, all the time: Two if by Seafoods taps local farmers markets

Shannon Ford is finally able to sell her very own wild Alaska salmon in Federal Way.

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Federal Way churches unite for 9/11 remembrance

A community 9/11 remembrance and prayer event will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Sacajawea Middle…

A steel beam from the World Trade Center arrived in Federal Way for a future 9/11 memorial. A ceremony was held Aug. 30 at South King Fire and Rescue station 62

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Steel beam for 9/11 memorial arrives in Federal Way | Slideshow

Two South King Fire and Rescue firefighters crisscrossed the country this month to retrieve a steel beam from…

Vincent Thompson (left) won a unanimous decision against Masatake Takehara in Battle at the Boat 83

Sports

Thompson beats Japan’s top heavyweight in Battle at the Boat 83 | Slideshow

Federal Way boxer Vincent Thompson defeated Japan's number one heavyweight to remain unbeaten in his professional career.

Opinion

Indiana Jones and the Federal Way crusade | Andy Hobbs

Once upon a time in the middle of another adventure, the whip-cracking archaeologist Indiana Jones drove to Federal…

Cosette Gibson-Pfaff

News

Energy efficiency means business as Federal Way doles out grants

Whether through savings or profits, energy efficiency means money, and Federal Way has money to spend.

Opinion

Breathing life into Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

For a moment, let’s think of Federal Way as a living being.

Mobile Air Applied Science Inc. produces a device that cleans the air in hospitals and isolated surgical settings

News

Medical devices: Federal Way’s economic cure?

A recently-hatched medical device incubator could revolutionize Federal Way’s economy and overall standard of living.

Opinion

Dr. Phil offers sage advice for Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

Editor: Dr. Phil, it appears Federal Way has a contender for the vacant downtown parking lot. Some people…