Life
Rampathon helps disabled Federal Way man access his own front door
Every year, the Master Builders Care Foundation presents its Rampathon, in which free access ramps are designed and…
Life
Church’s $10,000 donation enriches Rainier View Elementary School’s teaching power
Ask and you shall receive. Pastor Casey Treat, on behalf of Christian Faith Center in Federal Way, has…
Opinion
Black and white and gray all over | Andy Hobbs
“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” – Isaac Newton’s third law of motion This…
Opinion
Who killed your local paperboy? | Andy Hobbs
Why didn’t you receive your paper today? That’s a good question. I wish we could say that an…
News
University of Washington football coach Sarkisian highlights annual Breakfast for Kids
The 17th annual Breakfast for Kids raised about $60,000 to support youth programs in the Federal Way/Auburn Boys…
Business
Fuller Brush Man: 70 years and counting
After 70 years and counting, Arthur Pearson reigns as the oldest active Fuller Brush salesman. The Fuller Brush…
News
Senators host discussion in Federal Way regarding state’s economic situation
It was standing room only during a town hall forum devoted to Washington state’s budget and economy. State…
Opinion
Newspapers need painkillers in the Information Age | Andy Hobbs
In 2009, we witnessed the demise of major metro dailies such as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Denver’s Rocky…
Opinion
Life lessons in geriatric journalism | Andy Hobbs
America’s elders always open windows into history. It was an honor to meet Otis Clark, the 106-year-old South…
Business
Words of wisdom for Federal Way businesses
A panel of business professionals offered advice to local small-business owners during the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce…
News
Pete Gonzales named Mentor of the Year
The annual Communities in Schools of Federal Way’s Literacy Breakfast, held Feb. 24 at Christian Faith Center, raised…
News
Literacy Breakfast raises nearly $43,000 to boost education in Federal Way
The annual Communities in Schools of Federal Way’s Literacy Breakfast, held Feb. 24 at Christian Faith Center, raised…
Life
106-year-old evangelist still hard at work
Otis G. Clark turned 106 on Feb. 13, 2009, and still works as a traveling evangelist. His secret…
Business
Weyerhaeuser: Victim of economy and green times | Business analysis
If the newspaper industry needs a stiff drink, it should grab a stool next to Weyerhaeuser. Both suffocate…
News
Former court employee seeks damages from Federal Way
A former employee of the Federal Way Municipal Court filed a claim for damages against the city and…
News
Porn tax: Bill seeks 18.5 percent increase in Washington state
State Rep. Mark Miloscia proposed legislation that would add an 18.5 percent tax on pornographic materials in Washington…
Business
Foreclosures change the game for Federal Way real estate agents
Foreclosures, considered a last resort for homeowners and banks, are now a routine part of doing business for…
News
State of the City: Mayor wants Federal Way to help thy neighbor
In his State of the City address, Federal Way Mayor Jack Dovey spoke of 2008’s accomplishments and 2009’s…