Business
City and businesses work toward energy efficiency to save money
Hybrid vehicles, LED lights and lighting controls at City Hall are among ideas Federal Way is exploring. Federal…
News
Federal Way man pleads not guilty in wife’s poisoning
The Federal Way man charged with killing his wife by poisoning her with a pesticide pleaded not guilty…
News
Washington state Wal-Mart employees hope to unionize
Each working day, Kim Quartimon shows up at Federal Way’s Wal-Mart Supercenter with an agenda: Educate employees on…
News
Task force targets burglaries in King County
A task force — targeted at decreasing burglaries — is in its beginning stages with the King County…
News
Trial begins for man accused of slaying Jane Britt
The murder trial of Joseph N. Njonge, the 25-year-old accused of slaying 75-year-old Jane Carol Britt on March…
Life
Police academy: Ringing the graduation bell
On June 2, Federal Way police officer Carl VanDyke stepped onto the blue carpet and gently rang a…
News
Grant will shine light on a few dark streets in Federal Way
One downtown neighborhood will get a bit brighter thanks to federal recovery act funds that will be used…
Life
Energizer Bunny protege: Co-founder of Gloria’s Angels keeps going and going and …
Federal Way resident Doug Strauss, 34, has been called energetic and non-stop, but not until recently has he…
News
City manager job in Federal Way nets more than 80 applicants
The city council is gearing up to review the more than 80 applications it received from individuals eager…
News
Federal Way budget blues: Public faces diminished customer service amid restructuring of city staff and salaries
Interim city manager Brian Wilson unveiled his latest proposed budget cuts — differing in areas from those offered…
News
Controversy still boils over proposed Northshore development
An 860-home residential development to replace the Northshore Golf Course is still in the works — and troublesome…
Life
Police academy: Simulations and the ultimate test
Screaming voices boomed from a sound system and flashing police lights pierced the dark. Police recruits at the…
News
City considers terminating Federal Way Municipal Court
Federal Way is evaluating its options for providing court services, and has shown interest in terminating its municipal…
News
City receives $5 million for performing arts center
Federal Way was awarded $5 million this legislative session to put toward a performing arts, culture and conference…
News
Federal Way man charged with murder in wife’s poisoning
Joseph Naimo was charged May 26 with first degree murder of his wife, Ann Marie Naimo. On May…
News
Council waives residency requirement for Federal Way’s next city manager
Federal Way temporarily waived the requirement that a new city manager reside within city limits. The city council…
News
Annexation: Lawsuit targets state and governor over Senate bill’s language
A local resident is taking a stand against new legislation that grants jurisdictions to annex unincorporated areas —…
Business
Coffee and conversation: Forum seeks input on Federal Way’s economic conditions
When times get tough, community support can make a world of difference. Coffee and Conversation will take place…
News
Safe City: 27 cameras will monitor crime in Federal Way’s downtown core
Police are keeping a close eye on criminals in the downtown core — and the public and business…
News
Women file lawsuit against Federal Way police over mother’s death
Interim Federal Way police chief Andy Hwang, among others, are named in a lawsuit filed May 13 against…