Overcoming the odds: Federal Way High School senior credits mentor with helping him graduate

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Overcoming the odds: Federal Way High School senior credits mentor with helping him graduate

David Brambila is the first in his family to receive a high school diploma.

Ceremony will honor Vietnam Veterans UPDATE: Event canceled

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Ceremony will honor Vietnam Veterans UPDATE: Event canceled

Event has been rescheduled for Sept. 19.

Remembering Wesley

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Remembering Wesley

Special ceremony will be held for slain teen on what would have been his high school graduation day.

Teens encouraged to apply for summer safety academy

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Teens encouraged to apply for summer safety academy

The Federal Way Police Department and South King Fire & Rescue invite youth ages 13-17 years old to…

Washington CAN protests unfair treatment of apartment residents

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Washington CAN protests unfair treatment of apartment residents

Tenants at Kitts Corner Apartments claim management has discriminated, charged high fees

Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

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Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

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New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.

Volunteers Paint the Fence to help beautify the city

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Volunteers Paint the Fence to help beautify the city

Last Saturday’s efforts focused on 320th Street

Federal Way Public Schools to host summer meals program

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Federal Way Public Schools to host summer meals program

Various sites will offer free breakfasts, lunches for children

Man in wheelchair struck by hit-and-run driver while crossing the road

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Man in wheelchair struck by hit-and-run driver while crossing the road

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

Five Federal Way schools recognized for conservation efforts

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Five Federal Way schools recognized for conservation efforts

Camelot, Green Gables, Olympic View elementaries and Sequoyah and Kilo middle participated in the King County Green Schools…

Federal Way Korean Americans react to ‘surreal’ Trump-Kim summit

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Federal Way Korean Americans react to ‘surreal’ Trump-Kim summit

The historic summit in Singapore this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong…

Rise With Us

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Rise With Us

Rally recognizes athletes from Federal Way who will compete in Special Olympic Games

South King County Flag Day Celebration set for June 16

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South King County Flag Day Celebration set for June 16

Annual event will highlight Korean War Armistice

A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr

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County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled

One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

Kent City Council approves school impact fee cap

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Kent City Council approves school impact fee cap

Vote in response to high request from Federal Way Public Schools

Explore the world at FWPA’s Culture Fair

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Explore the world at FWPA’s Culture Fair

Seventh-graders will present on various countries June 11-12

Evaluating elected officials

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Evaluating elected officials

My first reaction is to be flattered when someone asks for my opinion, but what is the right…

Giving youth a voice

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Giving youth a voice

Local leaders team up to host youth forum June 11

Overcoming a childhood diagnosis

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Overcoming a childhood diagnosis

Tim Dempsey will represent Federal Way in the 2018 Special Olympic Games