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City councilman Jim Ferrell leads campaign to change Federal Way’s government
Federal Way City Council member Jim Ferrell has hired a political consultant and set up an office, determined…
Opinion
Story for Federal Way adolescents | Andy Hobbs
As Federal Way students prepare for a new school year, I am reminded of the trials and tribulations…
News
FW motorcycle cop hit by driver at Pacific Highway and S. 330th St.
About 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, a Federal Way police officer was knocked off his motorcycle by another…
Life
Woodstock: 40 years of groovy memories
As the joke goes, if you remember Woodstock, you weren’t there. But for Federal Way resident Gary Goldstein,…
Life
Federal Way’s TBN station reaches beyond religion with ‘Public Report’
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is the largest Christian television network in the United States. Tucked away on South…
News
King County executive forum in Federal Way: Primary candidates state their cases July 28
Six of the eight candidates for King County executive primary race gathered for a forum July 28 in…
Sports
Renowned swim coach finds healthy balance through tai chi
Known best as Coach Xu, the Federal Way resident is renowned for leading successful swimming programs in the…
Sports
Federal Way woman: Kung fu master
Federal Way resident Wei Qi He, the wife of renowned swim and tai chi instructor Coach Xu, is…
News
Meet the candidates: Federal Way City Council position 6 | Primary election
Candidates for the Federal Way City Council position six faced off during a forum July 22 at Federal…
News
Candidate forums and coverage in Federal Way | Election 2009
Local elections, start your engines. Local voters, pay attention. On July 29, ballots will be mailed for the…
Opinion
Fireworks and the savory scent of gunpowder | Andy Hobbs
Kudos to the fireworks show July 4 at Celebration Park in Federal Way. Thousands of people packed the…
News
Good Samaritan comes to the rescue for mom and kids
Dana Bellefeuille was rollerblading with her two kids in Celebration Park when they literally ran into trouble. On…
Life
Medical marijuana in WA: Politics and conclusions | Part 5 of series
The Overton Window refers to a range of ideas considered acceptable at a particular moment. The theory was…
Life
Medical marijuana in WA: Bubble bath and higher education | Part 4 of series
Aside from smoking marijuana, some patients prefer to soak in it. Sue Watson, who runs the Emerald Cross…
Life
Medical marijuana in WA: Academics and the turning tide | Part 3 of series
The Institute of Medicine is an authoritative voice in the nation’s medical community. In 1997, the non-profit institute…
Life
Medical marijuana in WA: Patients and defenders | Part 2 of series
The people who run the medical marijuana clinics in Washington state control the supply and prices. Patients pay…
Life
Medical marijuana in WA: Pushing the legal limits | Part 1 of series
En route to a patient's house, "Bob" whips out a sack of candy that smells like pot. The…
Opinion
Cheers and jeers in Federal Way: City manager search, court drama, litterbugs and cameras
• Cheers to the Federal Way rumor mill for those juicy updates on the city manager search. A…
Opinion
World Vision president Rich Stearns: Faith, politics and the war on poverty | The Mirror Interview
With its U.S. headquarters in Federal Way and offices in 99 countries, World Vision is the largest Christian…