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In this Jan. 2010 file photo

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Resident pitches disc golf course for Federal Way

Federal Way resident Randy Clark addressed the Federal Way City Council on Jan. 15, sharing his ideas on…

Pictured is the King County Council. Standing (from left): former Councilmember Bob Ferguson

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King County Council announces leadership team

The King County Council determined its 2013 leadership team earlier this month, with Larry Gossett picked to be…

The Dec. 30 crash in Eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains is considered among the deadliest in the state's history. A tour bus crashed through a guardrail and rolled down an embankment along an icy Interstate 84.

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FW couple joins lawsuit over fatal Oregon tour bus crash

Two Federal Way residents, husband and wife Woon-Jae Lee and Jung-Nyeo Lee, have joined a lawsuit over the…

Governor Jay Inslee

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Jay Inslee sworn in as Washington’s 23rd governor

Inslee also made a few specific requests to the Legislature, among them his desire to see the Reproductive…

The Federal Way City Council. Pictured left to right: Jim Ferrell

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Open discussion on council candidates ‘isn’t necessary’

Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell addressed both The Mirror’s and Federal Way resident Norma Blanchard’s concerns about the city…

The Federal Way City Council. Pictured left to right: Jim Ferrell

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Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell addressed both The Mirror’s and Federal Way resident Norma Blanchard’s concerns about the city…

Federal Way City Hall is located at 33325 8th Ave. S.

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Federal Way’s economy picks up slowly but surely

For the first time in a while, economic development director Patrick Doherty said he had good news to…

Cats are popular pets in Washington.

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Washington state ranks fifth in cat ownership

With so much of the tech and Internet industries calling Washington state home, it may come as no…

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Wash. schools boost number of board certified teachers

Washington state and Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) continue to increase their numbers of National Board Certified Teachers…

A group of Federal Way High School graduates in 2008.

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Dropout data: 70.2 percent graduate on time in FW

Assistant Superintendent Sally McLean reviewed Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) graduation rate and dropout data during the school…

Pictured: Drivers ed cars. Nearly 800 students graduated from the school district’s traffic safety program last year.

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State law affects cost of drivers ed

Parents enrolling their students in Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) traffic safety program may notice a slight bump…

On Dec. 14

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No armed teachers in FW schools, says superintendent

In the wake of the tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the debate has…

This sign is posted on 1st Avenue South near Panther Lake Elementary School and Winco in Federal Way.

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Traffic cameras reduce collisions at city’s intersections

Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson said the city's traffic camera enforcement program is having its intended effect…

The Seattle Seahawks take on the Washington Redskins this weekend in the NFL playoffs.

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County exec bets coffee on Seahawks-Redskins game

King County Executive Dow Constantine has made a wager with D.C. area county executive Rushern L. Baker III…

The Federal Way City Council in 2012. Pictured left to right: Jim Ferrell

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Federal Way City Council vacancies garner 24 applicants

The Federal Way City Council will choose from among 24 applicants for the two vacant council seats left…

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Three die from flu-related issues

A Pierce County child is believed to have died from the flu, and two adults in King County…

Picture of a cute baby

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Mason and Sophia are state’s most popular baby names

Mason and Sophia were the two most popular baby names in 2011 in Washington, according to a release…

At an assembly Dec. 21

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Federal Way teens pledge to stop texting while driving

With cellphone use skyrocketing 300 percent since the year 2000, the issue of texting and driving has become…

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Gregoire’s final state budget targets education funding

Gov. Christine Gregoire proposed her final budget this week, with her plan for the 2013-15 budget focusing on…

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown

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Federal Way schools respond to Newtown massacre

As the country comes to terms with the shooting deaths of 26 students and teachers at Sandy Hook…