Site Logo

News

Federal Way pro-school group misses key election deadline

A volunteer group that supports Federal Way Public Schools has missed the publication deadline for pro-levy statements in…

The motels on Pacific Highway in Federal Way are often the last stop before living in a car or on the streets. Some people spend months or years at the motels

News

Inside Federal Way’s motels: Crime and transient life on Pac Highway

Three motels along a short stretch of Pacific Highway mark the Main Street of transient life in Federal…

After losing 137 pounds

Life

137 pounds later, Federal Way woman leaves obesity behind

The Federal Way resident, who maxed out at more than 306 pounds, had been overweight nearly all her…

On Dec. 30

News

Volunteers clear rusty shopping carts from swampy grave | VIDEO and PHOTOS

The Federal Way Shopping Cart Recovery Team volunteers take their mission seriously, all in the name of cleaning…

Opinion

Stream of class consciousness | Andy Hobbs

In 2011, the spirit of the times created a heightened sense of class consciousness and raised new questions…

Christine Duffy

Life

Peace Corps: Decatur grad talks Thai | Slideshow

While searching for a service-oriented career path, Christine Duffy found the Peace Corps — and eventually, the Peace…

Opinion

Federal Way weekend TV guide | Andy Hobbs

• “Celebrity Mud Wrestling” (4 p.m., ESPN): Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest takes on Sound Transit CEO Joni…

Mark Haukaas founded Maranatha Grace Assembly in Federal Way

News

Federal Way pastor fights critical injuries from UPS truck crash

Mark Haukaas is expected to survive following the accident, which took place about 7:45 p.m. Dec. 14 in…

News

Federal Way single parents struggle with poverty

In Federal Way, almost one out of three single parents are likely to live in poverty.

Seattle Sounders player Lamar Neagle and Wild Waves Theme Park CEO Jeff Stock worked with Kelly Maloney (center)

News

Federal Way hopes TV ad lures businesses

Set to debut in January, the ad features two hometown celebrities who pitch a new marketing message: “Think…

Opinion

Third places enrich quality of life in Federal Way | Hobbs

A third place can be anything from a coffee shop to a church to a library — any…

Opinion

Cameras make you smile more | Andy Hobbs

When arriving at any scene with a camera, some people react like you’re packing an M-16.

Bally closed its doors Dec. 8

News

Federal Way tennis scene mourns Bally closure | Slideshow

Aside from being a fitness facility, Bally was embraced by the Federal Way tennis community as a social…

Highline Community College hosted a summit of regional leaders Dec. 7 to review the fate of light rail in South King County. Highline President Jack Bermingham noted the college’s vested interest in light rail because many of its 18

News

No light rail in sight despite Federal Way’s payment

Will Federal Way see light rail in the next 20 years? No. Will Federal Way still pay for…

Highline Community College hosted a summit of regional leaders Dec. 7 to review the fate of light rail in South King County. Highline President Jack Bermingham noted the college’s vested interest in light rail because many of its 18

News

Will Federal Way see light rail in the next 20 years? No. Will Federal Way still pay for…

Dini Duclos

Business

Multi-Service Center CEO retires after 16 years | Duclos focuses on Federal Way’s future

After 16 years, Dini Duclos will retire as CEO of the Multi-Service Center, which is one of Federal…

Opinion

Federal Way holiday horoscope | Andy Hobbs

• Taurus (April 20-May 20): A romantic encounter awaits between you and Federal Way’s well-kept roads, which make…

As far as unfit premises in Federal Way

News

Unfit premises: Federal Way pursues rat-infested foreclosure | Slideshow

In May, the city's "unfit building" code was amended to include unfit premises. Federal Way code enforcement will…

Jayme Thomas

News

Justice for Jayme: Redondo shooting suspect still at large

A community fundraiser will increase the reward for information leading to the suspect accused of killing a Des…

More than 100 students gathered Tuesday morning at Decatur High School to protest the district's new Standards Based Education system.

News

VIDEO: Students protest grading system | Walkout planned at Federal Way high schools

More than 100 students gathered Tuesday morning at Decatur High School to protest the district's new Standards Based…