Valley SWAT arrested a suspect in a standoff Tuesday in Federal Way. The standoff began about 8:40 a.m. and ended with the suspect's extraction from a condo at about 1:30 p.m.

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Arson suspect in police standoff at Federal Way condo

At 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Federal Way police were called to the 100 block of South 340th Place at…

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Grading system: Federal Way schools influence Tri-Cities

Apparently, that district is following the lead of Federal Way Public Schools, which generated its fair share of…

On July 16

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I-5/SR 18 flyover ramp opens in Federal Way: ‘Key point for our economy’

A new flyover ramp at Interstate 5 and State Route 18 officially opened Monday in Federal Way, six…

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

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Man ticketed for spitting | Federal Way crime blotter

At 3:44 a.m. July 15 in the 31000 block of 23rd Avenue South, police responded to a report…

Pictured left to right: King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer

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Sudanese refugee prepares for U.S. Air Force Academy

King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer gave special recognition to Isaac Wani, who was recently accepted to the…

This July 2011 photo shows the intersection of South 348th Street and 1st Avenue South in Federal Way. At the time

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Federal Way pursues grant money for traffic projects

traffic engineer for the city, discussed the new projects for the city in the coming years.

Gordon Sabin (right) with Luke Thompson at the competition in Kansas City.

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Decatur grad takes 3rd in national auto skills competition

Recently graduated Decatur High School senior Gordon Sabin competed against 50 other students as part of the 2012…

The risk for transmission of whooping cough is greatest during the first two weeks of the illness

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State spreads vaccine to curb whooping cough epidemic

More than 2,000 new cases have been reported, bringing the total up to 2,883, according to the Department…

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We Love U Foundation seeks blood donors in Federal Way

The International We Love U Foundation is holding a blood drive this weekend, marking the Seattle chapter's first…

Federal Way High School

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Public invited to meet architects for FWHS remodel

Architects from SRG Partnership, the firm helping Federal Way Public Schools with the preliminary design stages for a…

Carla Ackley posted photos of the alleged burglar at her blog

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Resident’s photos help capture alleged serial burglar in Federal Way

The recent arrest of two serial burglars in Federal Way has led to a dramatic drop in burglaries…

This photo of Melinda O'Meara was downloaded from Kenneth Mace's profile on Facebook.

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Murder charges: Federal Way man stabbed girlfriend over 100 times

First-degree murder charges have been filed against a 29-year-old Federal Way man in the grisly death of his…

Pictured left to right: Tony Moore

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PRIMARY ELECTION: District 30 candidates tackle education, jobs, health care

Eight total candidates are vying for District 30's two seats in the state House of Representatives. The top…

Scene of a fatal shooting Wednesday

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Renton man charged in deadly shootout at Federal Way bar

A 21-year-old Renton man was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault after a June 27 shootout left…

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State earns waivers for education requirements

Randy Dorn, the state superintendent of education, announced last week that Washington had been granted waivers from Elementary…

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

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Naked toddler found near motel | Federal Way crime blotter

At 4:23 a.m. July 8 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, police responded to a call…

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Driver in fatal Federal Way crash faces tougher state laws

A 31-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide Monday morning at the Regional Justice Center for allegedly…

Here's a rendering of the future Federal Way 320th Library

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Federal Way 320th Library will close for construction

Patrons are encouraged to use the Federal Way Regional Library at 34200 1st Way S. The regional library…

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SWAT team arrests Federal Way man in standoff

A knife-wielding man was arrested early Sunday morning in Federal Way after a SWAT team busted down his…

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Federal Way teen dies after rescue from Steel Lake

South King Fire and Rescue responded to a 911 call about 8:18 p.m. July 6 at Steel Lake…