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Federal Way Wal-Mart workers rally for better benefits
A small group of current and former Wal-Mart employees rallied for improved employer responsibility from the megastore Oct.…
Business
The Commons mall welcomes liquor for the holidays
The Commons mall now offers customers a chance to purchase spirits throughout the holiday season. A liquor and…
News
Asphalt Overlay Project for FW streets
The Federal Way City Council has approved a preliminary list of streets to receive an asphalt overlay as…
News
Playground improvements on tap at four Federal Way parks
Four local parks are scheduled for improvements that include new play equipment and safety features. On Oct. 20,…
News
City seeks grants to fight seaweed at Dumas Bay
Federal Way is pursuing two state grants to research and address an abundance of algae blooms that routinely…
News
Courts are exempt from state’s Public Records Act
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled 7-to-2 earlier this month to exempt courts from the state’s Public Records…
News
Federal Way Transit Center: Joint policing plan intended to reduce crime, increase safety
Beginning next month, an agreement between local police, Sound Transit and King County Metro is expected to provide…
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Violent incidents spark action at Federal Way Transit Center
Several of the items included in a new joint policing plan between Sound Transit, Federal Way police and…
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Northshore development: Residents await conclusion after long battle
Within a month, a nearly three-year debate as to whether several hundred homes will replace Northeast Tacoma’s North…
News
Halloween vandals’ trick is no treat; reward offered for information
In a matter of seconds, vandals threatened the spirit of Halloween for Federal Way resident Vince Stansbury. Around…
News
Kloshe Illahee community: A model for emergency preparedness
Residents at Kloshe Illahee manufactured homes park are ready to take on disasters. The folks are trained through…
News
Hit-and-run update
The 14-year-old boy who was struck by a motorist Oct. 10 near Highway 161 remains at Harborview Medical…
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Federal Way police seek armed robbery suspect
Federal Way police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. At 12:35 a.m. Oct.…
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City at odds over zoning variance for 24-Hour Fitness
A hearing examiner will soon decide whether to grant a zoning variance to allow a well-known fitness club…
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Federal Way pays $2.2 million settlement over girl’s playground injury
Federal Way settled an $80 million lawsuit by agreeing to pay $2.2 million to the family of a…
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Business incubator: Investing in Federal Way’s economy
Federal Way is investing in its small businesses with the hope they will revitalize the city. On Oct.…
News
Lagging economy delivers a blow to Federal Way’s budget
Federal Way will once again adjust its budget in response to the economy. The mid-biennium budget process is…
Opinion
Council owed public a recusal over Proposition One | Jacinda Howard
Federal Way’s city council members are elected to act in the best interests of their constituents. They are…