The proposed Crystal Palace project

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Crystal Palace awaits financial fate

The ambitious Crystal Palace project, as proposed by Boston-based ARCADD Inc., may be on hold in Federal Way…

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When school districts dissolve: State superintendent testifies on bill

Members of Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Randy Dorn's office testified before the Legislature on Jan.…

Ryan Thomas of Federal Way's Public Works department helps clear a fallen tree from S. 333rd Street on the morning of Jan. 19

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Power outages: Puget Sound Energy offers $50 credits

Puget Sound Energy is offering a $50 credit on utility bills for any customers who experienced a power…

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Free tax preparation at Highline

Through April 17, Highline Community College’s StartZone Department will be offering free tax help each Thursday from 4…

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Sibling accused of voyeurism | Federal Way crime blotter

One of the siblings attempted to record the female sibling while in the bathroom using an iPod.

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Federal Way takes light rail fight to Olympia to reform Sound Transit

Federal Way is taking the light rail fight to Olympia by urging state lawmakers to pass legislative reforms…

A memorial service will be held for Diane Holtz at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Cavalry Community Church (15116 Gary St. E.

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Memorial for Diane Holtz, Federal Way Public Academy teacher, is Feb. 3

Diane Holtz, the longest tenured teacher at the Federal Way Public Academy (FWPA), passed away Jan. 20 after…

Singers from the Federal Way Harmony Kings will deliver Singing Valentines in 2012.

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Harmony Kings will deliver Singing Valentines

Send your special person two songs, a red rose and a Valentine card with a personal message, delivered…

Federal Way is offering free pickup of storm debris Jan. 30 through Feb. 10.

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Free branch and yard debris collection in Federal Way

From Jan. 30 through Feb. 10, Federal Way is providing residents with a free way to get rid…

During the 2011 homeless count

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2012 One Night Count finds fewer homeless in Federal Way

In Federal Way, volunteers counted 77 people, of which 48 were sleeping in vehicles and 16 were found…

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City council to hold annual retreat Jan. 28

According to the city, there are five agenda items the council will tackle during the all-day retreat: developing…

South King Fire and Rescue serves more than 150

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South King Fire will ask voters for money in April special election

In response to tough economic times, South King Fire and Rescue will seek voter approval this spring for…

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Twin Lakes taps Safe City for neighborhood crime watch

Twin Lakes is the first neighborhood to join Federal Way's Safe City program in an effort to curtail…

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Federal Way school levies: Public discusses pros and cons

With the Feb. 14 special election fast approaching, the conversation continues over the pros and cons of the…

A Federal Way voter drops off his ballot last November outside City Hall on 8th Avenue South. Ballots for the Feb. 14

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Special election ballots will arrive this week

Federal Way residents will start receiving ballots and voters pamphlets in the mail this week for the upcoming…

Jason Puracal was found guilty of money laundering

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Puracal case takes turn with human rights lawsuit

Jason Puracal, the Seattle area man who is serving 22 years in a Nicaraguan prison for drug-trafficking charges,…

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Federal Way schools clean up after storm | Snow make-up dates announced

All in all, Federal Way Public Schools and its facilities fared well during the recent winter storm that…

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Federal Way man among 20 busted by DEA for drug trafficking

A Federal Way man was among 20 people arrested and charged for drug trafficking Wednesday as part of…

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Federal Way woman charged with dumping cleaner on baby’s face

A four-week-old baby suffered burns after laundry detergent was allegedly dumped on her face by a baby-sitter.

A scene along 1st Avenue South near the Cove Apartments on Wednesday

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Snow survivors: 974 still lack power in Federal Way

Puget Sound Energy reports that 1,209 customers in Federal Way still had no power as of Tuesday afternoon…