Celebrating National Literacy Month
Federal Way Public Schools implements new writing structure called CER, or claim, evidence and reasoning.
Decatur has a lot to cheer for this month. The Gators cheer team placed first in two divisions at state earlier this month, taking home… Continue reading
Teen sentenced in shooting
Girl’s family protests at courthouse for stricter gun control and increased sentences for gun-related crimes.
State of the City
Federal Way mayor rolls out the city’s “30 for 30” campaign; addresses permitting, crime statistics and more.
Girls basketball
Todd Beamer girls set to play Bellarmine Prep in the first round of the Hardwood Classic state basketball tournament March 8.
Robbery at gunpoint
Suspect got away with the tip jar and the company’s tablet.
Police Blotter
The restroom had a strong odor of mildew, urine and feces; parks staff cleaned it up.
Citizen of the Month
Federal Way Police Department’s Michelle Roy has keen eye for crime data.
Federal Way City Council appointment
Council interviews will be held at a future, undetermined date and are open to the public.
Council candidate Pagliocco is on probation until 2022 and required an interlock device on his car for a DUI arrest in 2016.
Will signs help city reduce panhandling?
City looking at several cities to analyze how they handle panhandling, including Lakewood and Bellevue.
Homicide investigation
Someone called 911 about an illegal discharge approximately 100 yards from the victim’s Federal Way home; police are trying to determine if the shooting happened in Federal Way.
El Centro de la Raza
“The Center for People of all Races” aims to bring hope to the community.
Video footage shows Nicky Juneau apparently assaulting 30-year-old who tries to run away before he is killed.
Federal Way crime
But some residents don’t feel safe following recent uptick in violent crime — including four fatal shootings.
Metal bar injures driver
The bar grazed the driver’s head and he sustained minor injuries.
Reporter’s Notebook
Limitations of King County’s annual homeless street count could result in an undercount and ineffective solutions.
