Obituaries
Karen Hedwig Backman | Obituary
June 29, 1940 - December 8, 2023
News
One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County
King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.
Life
‘Sleeping Beauty: A Panto’ brings humor and romance to the stage
Show is running now at Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way.
News
One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County | King County
King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.
Opinion
Message from the Chief: Keeping holiday safety in mind
Given all of the media attention, people tend to be hyper-focused on personal safety related to crimes of…
Life
Preserving your veteran’s story
Write to preserve your veteran’s story and include some photographs. Your family might not understand now but will…
Opinion
Salute to veterans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
On Veterans Day, honor those who served your country.
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Councilmember’s comments about ‘controversial’ events
Plus: A message to whoever vandalized a Federal Way church.
News
Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of Seattle commissioners
The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.
Life
Here’s to the crew at Station 62 for filling an old medic’s heart
Rick Woods is 90 years young. He was a paramedic in Los Angeles back in the 1960s.
Opinion
Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column
When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever…
Life
Federal Way’s Centerstage Theatre presents “Emma”
Cozy up and enjoy Michael Bloom’s adaptation of Jane Austin’s classic, “Emma.”
Opinion
Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist
Obituaries
Jason Mathias | Obituary
Mr. Jason Lopaka James Richert Mathias also known as “Jake Leota” was born early Saturday morning in Honolulu,…
News
Suspect threatens officers with flare gun | Federal Way Police Blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
News
Small businesses in unincorporated King County eligible for break-in repair grants
Businesses must have 10 employees or less to be eligible for up to $5,000 for repairs
Northwest
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
Opinion
Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.