Life
Gardens galore: Highlights from 2010 Buds and Blooms festival | VIDEOS and SLIDESHOW
Federal Way held its annual Buds and Blooms spring garden festival May 8-9, featuring the following six attractions:…
Opinion
Big idea behind Buds and Blooms | Andy Hobbs
One idea blooming in Federal Way is the community garden. It is an idea worth growing. Last weekend’s…
Opinion
Captivated by sizzling fajitas in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs
All eyes in the restaurant stare at the sizzling fajitas. The searing meat and greasy fumes grab everyone…
News
State Rep. Skip Priest will run for Federal Way elected mayor
On April 27, State Rep. Skip Priest (R-District 30) confirmed his candidacy for Federal Way’s first elected mayor.…
Opinion
Empathy for immigrants in Federal Way | Andy Hobbs
An aggressive courting of foreign dollars leaves some local residents feeling uneasy, even threatened, by the potential influx…
Life
Rummage sale to benefit family of 5-year-old Federal Way girl with brain cancer
The Lakeland Elementary PTA will hold a rummage sale 3:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at 35827…
News
Ferrell officially kicks off campaign for Federal Way mayor
City council member Jim Ferrell officially kicked off his campaign to become Federal Way’s first elected mayor. More…
Life
Buds and Blooms spring garden festival returns Mother’s Day weekend
PowellsWood is a three-acre private garden owned and operated Monte Powell. The Federal Way resident looks forward to…
Business
Umpqua Bank will close branch on Pacific Highway South
On April 30, Umpqua Bank will close its branch at 31435 Pacific Highway S. (formerly Evergreen Bank), and…
Life
Sisters split $2.9 million lottery prize; winning ticket purchased at Auburn gas station
Last week, Beverly Bowman bought a $2 lottery ticket. The Federal Way resident stopped by a Fred Meyer…
News
Kochmar announces candidacy for Federal Way mayor
On Monday, Federal Way Mayor Linda Kochmar announced her candidacy to become the city’s first elected mayor. Kochmar…
Sports
Federal Way boxer Thompson wins at ‘Battle at the Boat 76’
Federal Way resident Vincent Thompson won his second professional boxing match with a unanimous decision over DJ Linderman…
News
Sullivan will challenge Miloscia for District 30 state House seat
Political newcomer Shawn Sullivan will challenge incumbent State Rep. Mark Miloscia (D-Federal Way) for his seat in Olympia.
Sports
VIDEO: Federal Way heavyweight Vincent Thompson trains for ‘Battle at the Boat 76’
Federal Way resident Vincent Thompson will compete in his second professional boxing match, slated for April 3 during…
News
Michael Park joins race for Federal Way’s first elected mayor
On March 29, Federal Way City Council member Michael Park confirmed his candidacy for elected mayor. Until now,…
Life
5-year-old Federal Way girl endures brain cancer treatment
Earlier this year, 5-year-old Kaylie Bergen came down with a cold and felt a little off-balance. A couple…
News
Former mayors discuss Federal Way’s first mayoral election
In 2009, voters approved a change in Federal Way's form of government during one of the most controversial…
Life
Jeanne Burbidge and the spirit of service | Federal Way Mirror Interview
The Municipal League of King County has chosen Jeanne Burbidge, longtime Federal Way City Council member and former…
Life
Polar Bear Plunge at Salty’s: Swimmers chill in 47-degree waters | VIDEO
Swimmers from the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club participated in the fourth annual Polar Bear Plunge at…