Thomas Jefferson High School parents aired their concerns with Federal Way Public Schools representatives on Monday over a new rigorous academic policy.
Created with Executive Order 10924 on March 1, 1961, by president John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.
Federal Way Public Schools is seeking public input regarding an additional $2 million in budget cuts that must be made.
The search for the Federal Way serial groper continues, with detectives tracking down leads on the so far elusive sexual attacker. The Federal Way Police Department believes the suspect may have moved into the valley due to a recent incident in Auburn.
With the state and local economy still foundering, Federal Way is trying to stay afloat by preparing its 2013-2014 budget ahead of schedule.
Operation Write Home (OWH), a project started by Federal Way resident Sandy Allnock, hit a significant milestone last month.
In a 5-1 vote, the Federal Way City Council extended an additional $25,000 in funding for the 2011 sand sculpting competition to be held later this summer.
Federal Way City Council member Mike Park has announced he will not seek re-election to position 3. Park made an official announcement at the June 7 city council meeting.
Two recent reports by the Huffington Post and local NPR affiliate KPLU highlighted Federal Way Public Schools’ policy of requiring any student who meets standards to enroll in a rigorous Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge program.
It has been called at the same time a frivolous toy and the most powerful tool on the Internet. Twitter is responsible for revolutions, both political and social, and responsible for blurring the line between public and private like never before.
Although it may not look like much yet, construction on the new Federal Way Public Schools “hub” facility at South 332nd Street and 13th Avenue South (and near Celebration Park) has been a success so far.
While most apps are for entertainment purposes, many can provide helpful services that keep families safe.
Federal Way police officers responded to a domestic violence call Saturday in 1700 block of S. 370th Street, only to uncover “a significant case” once they entered the home.
The Andes mountain range is home to some of the most historic ruins, isolated people and beautiful vistas in the world. But it’s also home to some of the best coffee on the planet, and that’s the reason why Marlene’s Market and Deli manager Kim Love is heading to Peru.
His name is Ray Stewart, United States Marine Corps, 1955-1985. His distinctions include two tours in Vietnam, 1965-67 and 1969-70 as a tank operator.
For 19-year-old Federal Way resident Ashley Vacanti, pain has been a constant companion in her young life. Diagnosed at two and a half months old with neurofibromatosis, Vacanti has spent a lifetime in doctors’ rooms and surgery wings, battling this common but mostly unknown disorder.
While Federal Way schools dealt with the painful ramifications of cutting jobs, more bad news came down the pipe Tuesday when the proposed state budget was announced.
“The city is reviewing legal options to enforce the ballot measure Sound Transit presented to voters on the November 20, 2008, election to specifically bring light rail to Federal Way.”
American Traffic Solutions (ATS), Federal Way’s partner in a red light photo enforcement program, has recently come under fire for some unusual business practices a maverick executive was employing in Everett.
$240 million: That’s the projected amount Federal Way will have paid into the Sound Transit light rail project by the time it’s finished in 2040 — regardless of whether light rail reaches the city.
