Life
Summer school in Federal Way lets students catch up or expand horizons
The end of another school year may be just over week away — but there are plenty of…
News
English-Spanish approach could keep Federal Way kids in school
A proposed dual immersion language school could open at Sunnycrest Elementary in 2010. The school board received a…
Life
FUSION festival: A head start on art
This year, the invitations were more than just an announcement of the upcoming event — they were also…
News
Federal Way schools minimize layoffs; teachers who lose jobs will be featured in booklet
Superintendent Tom Murphy received praise from community members at the last school board meeting for his work in…
Life
Here’s a way to keep your kids active this summer
There are plenty of options this summer for kids who want to lose a few pounds or discover…
Life
Federal Way grad Heather Brooke shakes up British government
Twenty years ago, Heather Brooke was getting her first taste of journalism at Federal Way High School. Today,…
News
Firefighter helps rescue helicopter crash victim
In his mind, he’s not a hero. “Anyone else in the fire service would have done the same…
Life
Clap for clay: Pottery class keeps kids coming back
Dobrilla Marinkovich’s pottery classroom is a minefield. There’s clay everywhere — some even lobbed onto the ceiling. Half-finished…
Life
Nomadic way of life takes its toll on state’s foster children
They get taken away in hopes of protecting them. But in addition to leaving their homes and parents,…
Sports
Elementary track: Federal Way School Board president will run from Seattle to Portland
He’s running so others can continue to do so. Ed Barney, who is also a member of the…
News
Federal Way schools’ lawsuit goes back to court
Federal Way’s schools will once again get their day in court. A date has been set for the…
News
Student sentenced after spiking Federal Way teacher’s coffee
A Federal Way School District student pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault for spiking his teacher’s coffee with ipecac.…
News
School construction in Federal Way: On time and on budget
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow kept construction workers away from Federal Way schools. Federal Way school construction…
Life
Let’s roll: Todd Beamer’s parents advocate for Flight 93 memorial
A sparse but attentive crowd turned out to listen to David and Peggy Beamer, parents of the namesake…
Life
Cherish breakfast: Food, faith and fashion
Fashion, faith and food were on the agenda at the Cherish breakfast held May 9. The annual event…
Life
Foster parents count their blessings
It’s chaos most days at the Haugland house — but Kathy and Irwin wouldn’t have it any other…
News
Event honors Todd Beamer and 9/11 heroes
“Let’s roll.” That phrase became synonymous with Flight 93 and 9/11 — a phrase that Todd Beamer uttered…
Life
Fire academy: Humor and supportive families carry recruits through | Mirror series
After 12 long cold weeks, firefighters Chris Boone and Tyler Wilkins-Haigh — no longer just recruits — are…