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News

Federal Way caregiver still in business after bilking elderly woman

The operator of an adult family home in Federal Way has pleaded guilty to stealing from an elderly…

Dongjin CEO Chang-young Lee met with Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest on Aug. 4 at City Hall.

Business

DJSMP: Super lube makes U.S. debut in Federal Way

Dongjin USA Corp. and its subsidiary, DJ Chemistry, recently opened their first U.S. office at 1st Avenue South…

News

Investigators bust two organized retail crime rings in King County | Drug addicts are top shoplifters

Shoplifting has escalated in King County over the past decade, with the costs ultimately absorbed by the public.

Federal Way resident Mark Knapp serves up salmon at the Federal Way Kiwanis Salmon Bake held July 29 at Steel Lake Park.

Life

SLIDESHOW: Federal Way Kiwanis Salmon Bake 2011

The weather gods smiled down on Federal Way for the 55th annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake, held July 29…

Opinion

Top 5 Federal Way write-in candidates | Andy Hobbs

A jokester recently erected several signs around Federal Way with my name as a write-in candidate for city…

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Saturday for the new cafe at Poverty Bay Coffee

Business

Poverty Bay Coffee doubles in size with new cafe

Poverty Bay Coffee officially unveiled its new cafe Saturday in Federal Way.

Opinion

Annexation irony for unincorporated King County | Andy Hobbs

A committee pushing to form Peasley Canyon Township says the effort is a pre-emptive strike against annexation by…

This 7-11 store at Military Road and Peasley Canyon Way South is among the few businesses located in this unincorporated area of King County.

News

Committee proposes new township in unincorporated King County

The unincorporated area of King County sandwiched between Federal Way and Auburn may incorporate under the name Peasley…

In one of the best and by far bloodiest fights of the night

Sports

Keeney, Stork and Blackburn win at Cagesport XV | SLIDESHOW

Cagesport XV, held July 16 at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, featured mixed martial arts action involving 20…

Opinion

The search for organized crime in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

With its stereotypes glamorized in popular culture, organized crime evokes images of ruthless mafia bosses with Brooklyn accents,…

Candidates for Federal Way School Board position 3 Danny Peterson and Liz Drake get ready to start a candidates forum/debate July 13 at Federal Way High School. A third candidate

News

Primary debate recap: Federal Way School Board candidates | ELECTION 2011

Federal Way candidates in the August primary election shared their views in a public forum. Danny Peterson, Liz…

Candidates for Federal Way City Council position 3 (from left to right) Susan Honda

News

Primary debate recap: Federal Way City Council candidates | ELECTION 2011

Federal Way candidates in the August primary election shared their views in a public forum. Roger Flygare, Susan…

News

Organized retail crime: Washington law enforcement puts heat on shoplifters

Federal Way police are part of a growing statewide effort to reduce shoplifting by secret crime rings.

Opinion

Federal Way must steal tourism dollars | Andy Hobbs

Washington has finally cut its own throat.

Federal Way resident John Wilson finds healing and solace at Sound Mental Health’s Recovery Garden. Clients work the soil

News

Former addict finds therapy and recovery in a garden

“My life was pretty much unmanageable,” said Wilson, 53. “Physically, I was just a wreck. Mentally, I was…

Opinion

Federal Way’s name change, part 2 | Andy Hobbs

Last week, this column examined whether Federal Way should undergo a name change.

Evonna Vickers works for Rolling Thunder Fireworks

News

Federal Way police will enforce fireworks code

Federal Way is among at least 22 cities in King County with a ban on fireworks.

Jeff Do

Life

Left for dead by pirates: a Federal Way man’s story of survival

In March 1989, Jeff Do and six cousins left Vietnam on a boat, heading toward a better life.…

Opinion

Is it time to change Federal Way’s name? | Andy Hobbs

The topic of renaming Federal Way often resurfaces, if only in conversation circles.

Federal Way Mission Church will donate more than $20

News

Federal Way Mission Church pumps money into community

Federal Way Mission Church is among the local faith organizations active in raising the city’s overall quality of…