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Warren Laine and his standard poodle

Life

Volunteers fetch fountain for Federal Way dog park

Water amenities are on tap for Federal Way’s only official off-leash dog park.

Opinion

Economic realities of light rail in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

Who’s more likely to take public transit into Seattle for work: The well-heeled professional from Bellevue with a…

News

BeSerra and Crabtree seek Federal Way School Board seats; Smith declines re-election bid

Two Federal Way residents have announced their candidacies for the Federal Way School Board.

Rudy Rollolazo shows off sculpted trees in his meticulously landscaped yard last week in preparation for a charity garden tour sponsored by Federal Way United Methodist Church.

News

Federal Way United Methodist Church hosts charity garden tour

Federal Way United Methodist Church is sponsoring a charity garden tour Saturday to benefit a mission to Haiti.

Opinion

Federal Way’s hot parking lot fantasies | Andy Hobbs

Doctor: Please bring me up to speed on why you’re seeking therapy.

Branches Garden Center will replace the plastic roof material of its greenhouses and gift shop

Business

Branches Garden Center’s fire code battle comes close to conclusion

After facing closure over a fire code violation, Branches Garden Center and the city are approaching a deal…

Chris Fagundes

Life

Breast cancer survivor recalls Mother’s Day diagnosis

Chris Fagundes is a 12-year survivor of breast cancer.

The 1994 Honda Accord was the most stolen vehicle in 2010

News

Federal Way and Washington cut auto theft in half | Top 10 stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft has decreased more than 50 percent in Federal Way and Washington since 2005.

Children splash away May 7 at the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club in Federal Way.

Life

Marine Hills Pool hosts opening day party | Slideshow

The Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club held its opening day festivities May 7, featuring a renovated pool.…

Brenda Ochoa of Yakima sells asparagus and produce on May 7 at the Federal Way Farmers Market. The market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at 31600 20th Ave. S. (near the transit center).

Life

Opening day at the Federal Way Farmers Market | Slideshow

The Federal Way Farmers Market opened for the 2011 season on May 7 at the former AMC Theatres…

A planned expansion of light rail to Federal Way has been delayed indefinitely.

News

It’s official: No light rail in Federal Way | Sound Transit reviews options for Highline Community College station

A planned expansion of light rail to Federal Way has been delayed indefinitely due to a lack of…

Opinion

Spread your ideas for downtown Federal Way | Andy Hobbs

In my wallet is a message from a fortune cookie that reads: “The best way to get a…

Hometown Office Suites and Services

Business

Executive suites reduce office overhead for small businesses

One of the biggest expenses for a business is office space — and all the necessities that go…

Shawn Thomas

Life

Federal Way gardens gear up for Mother’s Day weekend events

Mother’s Day weekend in Federal Way is filled with hotspots for gardening activities, information and world-class displays of…

Opinion

Skybridge is Federal Way’s missing link | Andy Hobbs

My family and I risked our lives while pretending to be tourists in downtown Federal Way — figuratively…

News

City Vision connects resources for better living in Federal Way

A grass-roots group hopes to connect the dots in the name of making Federal Way a better place…

Federal Way High School student Vanessa Delatorre (right) works with Jasmine Guitterez on a math problem last Thursday at Illahee Middle School. Vanessa is a sign language student at Federal Way High School.

News

Sign language thrives in Federal Way schools | ASL counts as foreign language class

America has another foreign language all its own that thrives in Federal Way schools.

Opinion

Veterans memorial could fire up Federal Way’s economy | Andy Hobbs

If Federal Way wants a veterans memorial, let’s do it.

Czar Sklavos

Sports

Blood, sweat and jeers at CageSport XIV: Ellis and Smith win titles | Slideshow

Here are the results from CageSport XIV, held April 23 at the Emerald Queen Casino. The mixed martial…

Federal Way resident Megan Johnson was named the 2011 winner of the Washington State Jefferson Award. She is shown with a copy of her book 'Growing up Different

Life

Megan Johnson: Inside the mind of Federal Way’s mega-volunteer | The Mirror Interview

Federal Way resident and mega-volunteer Megan Johnson was recently named the winner of the Washington State Jefferson Award.…