I really like my job. Not the one that pays the bills – that’s a menial labor job, and it really sucks. I’m talking about my other job, being a journalist.
Fact: A person who receives a tattoo or piercing in a state licensed shop no longer has to wait one year before giving blood.
Elrik is an alias, used by a Federal Way resident to avoid unwanted attention. Although he regards his work as more than just vandalism, if caught, he faces a charge of malicious mischief in the third degree, which could include jail time and a fine of up to $500.
Two Federal Way tattoo artists brought home awards from last weekend’s Seattle Tattoo Expo.
While showing off his skills on the ropes of an activity pool at Wild Waves Theme Park, a young boy lost his grip and found himself floundering.
A young man, Aaron, came wandering in from the cold, looking for a roof and a hot meal. During Federal Way’s last winter, more than 200 men, women and children were forced to endure the elements — facing hunger, cold, violence and hopelessness.
I saw a conspiracy theorist attempt to convince a room of people to impeach Obama. I saw an immigrant struggle through a language barrier and stand up for his beliefs. I saw an outdated conservative and a Democratic powerhouse.
The Federal Way Mirror and Federal Way Chamber of Commerce hosted a congressional forum for candidates in the 9th District last Saturday.
Monsters Scare You! is a post-modern electronic rock band. They tuck themselves into the corner of a barn and practice like there’s no tomorrow.
The Federal Way Knights 13U baseball team defeated the Eastside Select Baseball Club on Wednesday with a score of 6-4.
The Federal Way National Little League All-Stars 9-10 had their third state tournament game on July 17.
The Federal Way National Little League All-Stars 10/11 struggled through their game on July 18.
It was a warm and cloudy Tuesday afternoon when the Twin Lakes Penguins hosted the Lakeridge Dolphins at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.
Peter Dominguez stretched the skin on Burke’s chest, lowered his tattoo gun, and began to fill in the wings of a massive harpy across Burke’s chest.
There’s a family in Auburn – the Andrews. Their little boy, Austin, is afflicted with autism. Tim Keaty, a close friend of the Andrews, took it upon himself to help this family achieve their goal of $15,000. Partnering with Fantasium Comics and Games in Federal Way, Keaty has donated his collection of more than 2,500 comic books to Austin’s cause.
Federal Way plays host to two different comic retailers: Action City Comics and Toys, and Fantasium Comics and Games. Both store owners believe that a friendly relationship is more beneficial than a hostile and overly competitive one.
Since June 1, Federal Way grocery stores have provided liquor and spirits for the public. With the new merchandise, stores have also taken measures to ensure the liquor is purchased legally.
